Linksys WUSB54GS manual Planning your Wireless Network, Network Topology, Roaming

Page 9

Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

Network Topology

A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.

Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router.

An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled.

Roaming

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same channel and SSID.

Before enabling you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.

ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer- to-peer) without the use of an access point

access point: device that allows wireless- equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.

infrastructure: Configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point.

roaming: the ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.

ssid: your wireless network’s name

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

4

Network Topology

Page 8 Page 10
Image 9
Page 8 Page 10
Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents List of Figures Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen13 Create a New Profile Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Ssid your wireless network’s name Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Planning your Wireless NetworkSetup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Using the USB Network Adapter’s Setup WizardWireless Mode Screen Wireless Security Screen WEP PSK+RADIUS 10 The Check Settings Screen Adapter Software instructions for the computerA USB Port Connecting the USB Network AdapterLink LED IndicatorsUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Icon Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Information Site SurveyProfile Information Profiles13 Create a New Profile Creating a New Profile17 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile WEP 18 Wireless Security for New ProfilePSK 20 Wireless Security PSK for New ProfileEAP-TLS PSK + RadiusRadius 23 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS for New Profile26 Congratulations for New Profile Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingMy computer does not recognize the USB Network Adapter USB Network Adapter does not work properlyWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster TCP/IP Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Model Appendix E SpecificationsWUSB54GS StandardsOperating Temp FCCStorage Temp Operating HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationAppendix H Contact Information
Top Page Image Contents