Linksys WPG12 manual Appendix a Troubleshooting, System Info, What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?

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Figure 7-3

Play - Click this button after selecting a presentation file to start the presen- tation.

Delete - Click this button after selecting a presentation file you want to delete from the list.

Back - Click this button to go back to the previous screen. Home - Click this button to go the the Home page.

System Info

If you click the System Info button from Figure 7-1, you will see a screen like that shown in Figure 7-4. You can view the Player’s system information, including identification, network settings, and wireless LAN configuration.

Figure 7-4

Back - Click this button to go back to the previous screen. Home - Click this button to go the the Home page.

Presentation Player

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the Presentation Player. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless net- work?

This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports oper- ation over a network.

Can I use the Presentation Player with non-Linksys wireless equipment?

Yes, as long as you use it with wireless equipment that complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard.

What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

It is the IEEE standard for wireless networks. This standard allows wireless LAN hardware from different manufacturers to communicate.

What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions:

CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

Multi-Channel Roaming

Automatic Rate Selection

RTS/CTS feature

Fragmentation

Power Management

The Presentation Player’s Control Utility cannot detect the Presentation Player.

Verify that the Presentation Player’s power is on and all of your wireless equip- ment complies with the 802.11B standard and that you are correctly connected to the Player with a Category 5 Ethernet network cable.

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Contents Presentation Player Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Environmental IntroductionGetting to Know the Presentation Player Package ContentsPlay StopPointer ConnectConnecting the Presentation Player Installing The Presentation Player’s Setup Utility Installation Using The Presentation Player’s Web- based Utility Instant WirelessTM Series Instant WirelessTM Series Using The Control Utility of the Presentation Player Instant WirelessTM Series Instant WirelessTM Series Presentation List Using the Remote Display Presentation FunctionRemote Users What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat Ieee 802.11b features are supported? System InfoWhat is Infrastructure? What is Ad-hoc?What is Roaming? What is a BSS ID?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Appendix B Planning Your Wireless NetworkAppendix C Upgrading the Presentation Player’s Firmware Ad-hoc versus Infrastructure ModeAppendix D Glossary Instant WirelessTM Series Appendix E Specifications Tech Support RMA Issues Fax Appendix F Warranty InformationAppendix G Contact Information Sales InformationCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved