Chapter 1 - Introduction

1. Introduction

Overview

Thank you for purchasing the R100 Wireless Gateway. The R100 complies with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards. The 802.11g is an extension to 802.11b (used in the majority of wireless LANs today) that broadens 802.11b’s data rates to 54 Mbps within the 2.4 GHz band using OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) technology. The 802.11g allows backward compatibility with 802.11b devices but only at 11 Mbps or lower, depending on the range and presence of obstructions. Wireless LANs are complementary extensions to existing wired LANs, offering complete mobility while maintaining continuous network connectivity to both corporate and home Intranets. They add a new level of convenience for LAN users, as PC’s stay connected to the network anywhere throughout a building without being bound by wires. This is accomplished through the use of the Access Point functionality of the Wireless Gateway. The builtin Internet gateway capability allows your family to share a broadband Modem and one ISP account simultaneously from different rooms without wires!

System Requirements

To begin using the R100 Wireless Gateway, you must have the following minimum system requirements:

•ADSL/Cable Modem and Broadband InternetAccount.

•An Ethernet (10Base-T or 10/100Base-TX) adapter for a wired client

•At least one 802.11g (54Mbps) or one 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless adapter for wireless mobile clients

•TCP/IP and an Internet browser installed

1. Introduction

R100 Wireless Gateway

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