JVC MP-XV841US 70EN, Network Connections Using a Wireless LAN, Types of Wireless LAN Networks

70EN	HARDWARE
Network Connections Using a Wireless LAN

The model MP-XV841GB PC comes with wireless LAN functions.

You can connect to a LAN system from any location within the wireless communication area to access the Internal LAN or send and receive mail. By using a wireless LAN access point (available from a retail store) which is connected to an ADSL modem (available from a retail store), you can access broadband environments from a multiple number of PCs. Furthermore, you can bring your PC to one of the public wireless LAN services which have been increasing of late and enjoy accessing the Internet by wireless means.

For the wireless network settings and details, refer to [Help and Support] on the [Start] menu.

General Description of Wireless LAN

The wireless LAN in this PC supports the following functions.

•Automatic communication speed selection function: IEEE802.11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54 (Mbps) IEEE802.11b: 1/2/5.5/11 (Mbps)

•Frequency channel selection:

IEEE802.11g/b: 2.412~2.462GHz (11ch)

•Roaming between multi-channels

•Power management function

•Compliance with IEEE802.11 and IEEE802.11b/g standards

Types of Wireless LAN Networks

•AdHoc Mode

In this mode, the data is transferred directly between PCs. It is suited to wireless networks in which data is transferred between several laptops. The peer-to-peer workgroup setting for providing equal handling for all the laptops is established.

•Infrastructure Mode

In this mode, the PCs are connected through an access point. If the access point is connected to an ADSL, CATV, ISDN or other such line, the PCs can be connected to the Internet as well.