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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ativa Wireless G Router (the Router). The following
two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best
practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance.
Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special
attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Router for Optimal
Performance” on page 2.
Benefits of a Home Network
• Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers
in your home
• Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected
computers in your home
• Share a single printer with the entire family
• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat
Advantages of a Wireless Network
• Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer
room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer
anywhere within your wireless range
• Easy installation – The Ativa Easy Installation Wizard makes
setup simple
• Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking
devices from anywhere in your home
• Easy expansion – the wide range of Ativa networking products lets
you expand your network to include devices such as printers and
gaming consoles
• No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
• Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products