Linksys WPG54G manual Planning your Wireless Network, Network Topology, Roaming

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Wireless-G Presentation Player

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.

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

infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.

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.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityList of Figures Monitor/Projector ConnectionLinksys Presentation Converter Icon Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Presentation Player Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Overview Getting to Know the Presentation PlayerBack Panel Front Panel Infrared SensorRemote Control Remote ControlConnecting the Presentation Player Hardware InstallationPower Connection LAN Connection Placement Options Installing the Stand for Vertical PlacementSetting up the Presentation Player InstallationDestination Location Congratulations How to Access the Web-based Utility Setup TabNetwork Settings WEP Settings Administration Tab Player PasswordStatus Tab Status TabHelp Tab Help TabUsing the Control Utility Control UtilityPresentation Options Browse for your File Using the Remote Display Presentation Utility Remote DisplayPresentation List Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Using a USB Memory Disk to Install Files Conversion Linksys Presentation Converter IconConvert your File Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Presentation Player Frequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is a BSS ID? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Presentation Player Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Wireless-G Presentation Player Appendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Presentation Player Appendix I Contact Information
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