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2. Installation and Basic Configuration
This chapter describes how to install and configure the wireless access point for wireless
connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration enables computers with 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n
wireless adapters to connect to the Internet or access printers and files on your LAN. In planning
your wireless network, consider the level of security required. Chapter 3, Wireless Configuration
and Security, describes how to set up wireless security for your network. This chapter includes
the following sections:
• What You Need Before You Begin
• Install and Configure the Wireless Access Point
• Test Basic Wireless Connectivity