GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router
Chapter 2
Wireless Networking
A wireless local area network (or Wi-Fi for short) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the wireless network uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a wireless network share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network.
The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters, which can roam within a certain radial range of the Router. You can arrange the Router and multiple access points to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your Ethernet hardware as well. The big advantage of Wi-Fi is its simplicity. You can connect computers anywhere in your home or office without the need for wires. The computers connect to the network using radio signals, and computers can be up to 100 feet or so apart.
Wireless Network Layout
The BR30N-RH High-speed wireless Router has been specifically designed for use with both your 802.11n and 802.11b/g products, and retains full backward compatibility. After you have finished setting up your GN-BR30N-RH High-speed Wireless Router, your home network will be similar to the diagram shown at the right.
Figure 3: Typical Home Wireless Network