Linksys WPG11 manual Troubleshooting, What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?

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The next screen, shown in Figure 4-8, allows you to select your Presentation Options. Basic Color allows faster speed with less color, while True Color gives you more color at a slower speed. Choose the option that works best with your presentation.

Figure 4-8

Click the Take Control of the Presentation Gateway button to start your pres- entation. To pause your presentation or allow access to another user, click the Give Control to Another User button. When you have completed using the Wireless Presentation Gateway, click the Exit button.

Note: An easy way to pause and resume your presentation when using the Wireless Presentation Gateway is to use the hotkey combi- nation of ALT + F12. With the ALT + F12 hotkey combination, you can pause and resume your presentation easily from your keyboard.

Wireless Presentation Gateway

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the Wireless Presentation Gateway. 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 Gateway 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 Gateway’s Player cannot detect the Presentation Gateway.

Verify that the Presentation Gateway’s power is on and all of your wireless equipment complies with the 802.11B standard.

Why can’t I access the Internet/Intranet while using the Presentation Gateway?

Make sure you are not using the Presentation Gateway in High-Speed Mode. This would prevent access to the Internet or Intranet.

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Contents Wireless Presentation Gateway Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents IntroductionPackage Contents Wireless Presentation Gateway’s PortsWireless Presentation Gateway’s LEDs Installation is completeWireless Installing the PlayerPresentation Gateway’s Player Overview and AutorunUsing the Player What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? TroubleshootingWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is Ad-hoc? What is Infrastructure?What is Roaming? What is a BSS ID?Appendix a Planning Your Wireless Network What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Ad-hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Wireless Ethernet Workgroup Bridge Appendix D Glossary Instant WirelessTM Series Appendix E Specifications EnvironmentalAppendix F Warranty Information Tech Support RMA Issues FaxAppendix G Contact Information Sales InformationCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved