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Q4: Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?
A: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.
Q5: Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?
A: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.
Q6: What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
A:The IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufacturers to communicate.
Q7: What’s Ad-hoc?
A:An
Q8: What is Infrastructure?
A:An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database, or wireless application for mobile workers.
Q9: What is Roaming?
A:Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Wireless Network Access Point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same SSID with the Wireless Access Point of dedicated coverage area.
Q10: What is Spread Spectrum?
A:Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure,
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