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6.

Before you Begin

This section will guide you through the installation process. Placement

of the TRAVEL ROUTER is very important to avoid poor signal reception

and performance. Avoid placing the device in enclosed spaces such as a

closet, cabinet or wardrobe.

6.1

Considerations for Wireless Installation

The operating distance of all wireless devices cannot be pre-

determined due to a number of unknown obstacles in the environment

that the device is deployed. These could be the number, thickness and

location of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. Here are some key guidelines to ensure that

you have the optimal wireless range.

1.

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the EnGenius access point and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or

ceiling can reduce the signal strength, the

degradation depends on the building’s material.

2.

Building materials makes a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum stubs may have a significant negative effect on range.

Locate your wireless devices carefully so the signal can pass through a drywall or open doorways. Materials such as glass, steel,

metal, concrete, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets and brick will also degrade your wireless signal.

3.

Interferences can also come from your other electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

The most usual types are

microwaves, or cordless phones.

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6.2

AP Router / AP / Client Bridge Modes

There are three main modes to select from which will influence the installation of the TRAVEL ROUTER. This section will help you

determine which mode works with your setup.

AP Router Mode

AP Router Mode allows you to share an Internet connection to multiple computers.

AP Mode

AP mode allows you to have a wired or wireless router.

Client Bridge Mode

Client Bridge Mode allows a wired network device to connect to your wireless network, or create a point-to-point bridge.

Change mode from the top right of the User Interface.

Please see

Configuring the TRAVEL ROUTER

for instructions to access the Web-Based User Interface.

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6.3

Check Network Settings (Windows XP/Vista)

1.

Click Start button and open Control Panel.

Windows XP

Windows Vista

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3.

Right click on [

Local Area Connection

] and

select [

Properties

].

Windows Vista, click [

View Network Status and

Tasks

] then [

Manage Network Connections

]

2.

Windows XP, click [

Network Connection]

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4.

Check

“Client for Microsoft Networks”, “File and

Printer Sharing”

,

and

“Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

is ticked. If not, please install them.

6.

Select

“Obtain an IP Address automatically”

and

“Obtain DNS server address automatically”

and click [

OK

].

5.

Select

“Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”

and

click [

Properties

]