Network Topology, Roaming | Genius Products U.S.A BEFW11S4 manual

Wireless-B Broadband Router

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

Network Topology

A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one Linksys wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless LAN must be configured to share the same radio channel.

The Linksys wireless adapters provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A group of Linksys wireless adapter users and a Wireless-B Broadband Router compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each Linksys wireless adapter PC in a BSS can talk to any computer in a wired LAN infrastructure via the Wireless-B Broadband Router.

An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a Linksys wireless adapter PC to a wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range for two Linksys wireless adapter PCs. Since the Wireless-B Broadband Router is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure LAN is doubled.

Roaming

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). This continuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All PCs equipped with a Linksys wireless adapter within one ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID and use the same radio channel.

Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio channel and optimum Wireless-B Broadband Router position is recommended. Proper router positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.

Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network

LAN: the computers and networking products that make up your local network

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

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Contents

Wireless- B Copyright and Trademarks Word definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix ATroubleshootingAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help List of Figures Broadband Router’s Back Panel 26 Applications and Gaming UPnP Forwarding Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router Back Panel Wireless-B Front Panel Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router Hardware Installation Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router Overview Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet Setup PPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPs Wireless-B Broadband Router Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 10 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab Advanced Routing 11 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 13 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Wireless Security 14 WPA Pre-Shared Key 17 Wireless Tab WEP Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Preamble type, Long Preambledefault or Short Preamble Security Tab Filter 21 Security Tab Filter Security Tab VPN Passthrough 23 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding 24 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding Administration Tab Management Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Administration Tab Log 29 Backup & Restore Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory Defaults 33 Administration Tab Factory Defaults Status Tab Router By the Router Status Tab Local Network 35 Status Tab Local Network Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Want to test my Internet connection Wireless-B Broadband Router TCP UDP VPN Ipsec Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Where is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsPower LED keeps flashing Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band? What is WEP? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is a MAC Address? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-B Broadband Router Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IP Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Appendix F Glossary Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix G Specifications Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information FCC Statement Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix J Contact Information Europe Mail Address