s, the network operating system may also need to be configured. Chapter Seven Table 7-12: WLAN Implementation Steps Implementation step Description/Considerations (1) Install Ethernet If access point locations have not been pilot tested it cabling to the may be desirable to lay temporary cabling until the planned access access point locations have been verified in practice, point location especially if cable laying is expensive and disruptive. Test the cabling by connecting a laptop to the wired network via the new cable and "ping" testing connectivity (see the Section "Analysing Wireless LAN Problems, p. 241"). (2) Install the first Follow the vendor's instructions and use any mounting access point at its kit provided, for example, for wall, ceiling or above planned location and suspended ceilings. Connect network cables and connect to the wired antenna(s), following vendor recommendations regarding network antenna orientation. Connect power cable unless power- over-Ethernet is being used. (3) Configure the Configuration is described further in the following access point settings section. Depending on the hardware in use, it may be necessary to install configuration software on a computer connected to the wired network, or to configure the access point via a web based utility. (4) Install wireless Check vendors instruction to determine the correct NICs in the installation sequence (drivers first or hardware first), computers that will which is often operating-system dependent (e.g. connect via this hardware first for Windows XP). access point (5) Configure a After installation of software drivers, the wireless wireless network NIC may need to be identified to the computer's connection for each operating system as a new network connection. new station (6) Verify operation Confirm network connectivity for stations connected of all stations through the first access point. Access Point Configuration The details of access point configuration will depend on the specific hardware selected, but Table 7-13 gives a summar