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Linksys WMLS11B, WML11B manual What is ad-hocmode?, What is infrastructure mode?

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Wireless-B Media Link for Music

What is ad-hoc mode?

When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network.

What is infrastructure mode?

When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point or router.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Linksys WMLS11B, WML11B manual What is ad-hocmode?, What is infrastructure mode?

Contents

WIRELESS 2.4802GHz.11b Wireless-BUser Guide Media Link for Musicword definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents for Music List of Figures Figure 5-9 Connect the Power Figure 6-15 Internet Radio Screen Welcome Chapter 1 IntroductionWireless-BMedia Link for Music What’s in this Guide? Appendix D Upgrading Firmware Back Panel Front PanelSSID your wireless network’s name Remote ControllerPlay/Pause Left Speaker Speakers OptionalRight Speaker Overview Connection to a Wired Network for SetupFigure 3-3 Insert the Base Plate Overview Running the Setup WizardFigure 4-2 License Agreement Screen Click Next SSID your wireless network’s name Figure 4-6 Basic Settings ScreenFigure 4-8 Wireless Security Settings Screen Click Finish to continue Setting up Musicmatch Jukebox Overview OverviewDo the same for the left speaker Connecting to the Media Link to Your Stereo Figure 5-7 Connecting the RCA Cable to Your Stereo Connecting the Media Link to Your Network Device Name Using the LCD Menus to Set up the Media LinkChange to wired SSID your wireless network’s name WirelessAd-hoc a group of wireless devices Infrastructure configuration in which aTCP/IP Wireless-BMedia Link for MusicEncryption Site SurveyIP Address DHCPSubnet Mask GatewaySetting up Musicmatch Jukebox Installing the Media Server Software3.Click the CD Lookup/Connectivity tab Playlists Favorites Browse Internet Radio LCD Menu Icons Favorites Menu Playlist MenuBrowse Menu AlbumsInternet Radio Menu Network Setup MenuMedia Server Menu GenresFigure 6-18 Device Name Screen Network Type Wireless-BMedia Link for MusicEncryption Figure 6-21 Network Type ScreenFigure 6-24 Site Survey Screen DNS Server 1 and DNS Server ProxyProxy Server HostnameAutomatic Update Update Radio List MenuManual Update Network Status MenuOverview LoginWireless SetupFigure 7-3 Security Setting Screen Favorites Password Status LAN SettingsWireless Help Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A TroubleshootingHow do I set my favorite Internet radio stations? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the IEEE 802.11b standard? What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hocmode?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 1.Disable Broadcast 2.Make it unique Figure C-2 Example of a Wired Network Figure C-1 Example of a Wireless NetworkWireless-BMedia Link for Music OverviewAppendix D Upgrading Firmware TCP/IP Appendix E Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix F Glossary CTS Clear To Send - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data Packet - A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products TX Rate - Transmission Rate Appendix G Specifications Appendix G Specifications Wireless-BMedia Link for MusicStorage Temp Operating HumidityAppendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Chapter J Contact Information