Linksys WRT150N manual Can the Router act as my Dhcp server?, What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?

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Can the Router act as my DHCP server?

Yes. The Router has DHCP server software built-in.

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s documentation to determine if it supports operation over a network.

What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions:

•CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

•OFDM protocol

•Multi-Channel Roaming

•Automatic Rate Selection

•RTS/CTS feature

•Fragmentation

•Power Management

What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions:

•CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

•Multi-Channel Roaming

•Automatic Rate Selection

•RTS/CTS feature

•Fragmentation

•Power Management

What is ad-hoc mode?

When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc network will not communicate with any wired network.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Contents GHz Wireless- N How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Back Panel Router’s Front Panel26 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Home Router Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router Back PanelFront Panel Top PanelConnecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware InstallationWireless Configuring the Wireless-N Home RouterSetup OverviewSecurity Access RestrictionsAdministration Applications & GamingInternet Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup StatusStatic IP PPPoEPptp Telstra CableOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Setup Dhcp Server SettingRouter IP Time Setting Dhcp ReservationSetup Tab Ddns Ddns ServiceDynDNS.org 10 Setup Tab Ddns TZO.com TZO.comSetup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Address CloneDynamic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Static Routing13 Routing Table Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Basic Wireless SettingsPSK-Personal Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityWireless Security PSK2-PersonalPSK-Enterprise PSK2-EnterpriseRadius Access Restrictions Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC Filter MAC Address Filter ListWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessWireless-N Home Router Web Filter Security Tab FirewallInternet Filter FirewallSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Internet Access PolicyTo create a policy 28 List of PCs Applications & Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding Single Port ForwardingApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range ForwardingApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering Port Range TriggeringApplications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZInternet Access Priority QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Applications and Gaming Tab QoS35 QoS Applications Add a New Application Summary 39 QoS Voice DeviceWeb Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Access Remote AccessBackup and Restore UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics 43 Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Upgrade FirmwareStatus Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless 51 Status Tab WirelessAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-N Home Router Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Protocol To IP Address Enabled Application NameApplication Name Start and End Port Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workWireless-N Home Router Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ISM band? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is Spread Spectrum?How do I reset the Router? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is a MAC Address? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Home Router Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Appendix G Specifications ModelLEDs Operating Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp Storage HumidityAppendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Appendix J Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide