Linksys WGA54G manual Frequently Asked Questions, What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?

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Wireless-G Game Adapter

6. Power on the second Game Adapter.

The Game Adapter should now work properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

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 operation over a network.

Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?

Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game’s user guide for more information.

What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions:

CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

Multi-Channel Roaming

Automatic Rate Selection

RTS/CTS feature

Fragmentation

Power Management

What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions:

CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

OFDM protocol

Multi-Channel Roaming

Automatic Rate Selection

RTS/CTS feature

Fragmentation

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

mbps: one million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.

fragmentation: breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet.

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Linksys WGA54G manual Frequently Asked Questions, What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?, What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?