Determining wireless hardware requirements
Before setting up a WLAN, be sure to have the following:
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High-speed Internet connection, such as cable, DSL, or other broadband technology. Your
Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you with the modem, Internet service, and the broadband
Internet configuration settings.
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Wireless access point or wireless router, which provides the gateway for accessing your Internet
connection or fixed WLAN.
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WLAN device for your computer, such as one of the following:
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Integrated wireless device
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PC Card adapter
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USB adapter
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Chapter 2 Setting up a WLAN (select models only)