■The WLAN device operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz lower, middle, and upper UNII bands.
■Microwave ovens may interfere with the operation of WLAN devices since they operate in the same 2.4GHz frequency range as IEEE802.11b/g devices. Interfer- ence by microwaves does not occur with IEEE802.11a radio which operates in the 5 GHz RF band.
■Wireless devices that transmit in the 2.4GHz range may interfere with operation of WLAN devices in IEEE802.11b/g modes. Symptoms of interference include reduced throughput, intermittent disconnects, and many frame errors. It is HIGHLY recommended that these interfering devices be powered off to ensure proper operation of the WLAN device.
DEACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE
Deactivation of the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances (to extend battery life) or where certain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics, airplanes, etc.).
Deactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch
The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and effi- ciently by sliding the Wireless On/Off Switch to the Off position (to the left). (Figure
The wireless On/Off switch has no effect on
W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e
Figure A-3. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
ACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE
Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process
■Using the Wireless On/Off Switch
■In Windows, by
Figure A-2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
ADSL modem,
Internet cable modem, or similar
Wireless LAN
Wired LAN
Access Point*
*An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required depending upon the type of access point used.
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