Network Configuration

The 802.11b and 802.11g frequency band, which operates at

2.4GHz, can easily encounter interference from other 2.4 GHz devices, such as other 802.11b or g wireless devices, cordless phones and microwave ovens. If you experience poor wireless LAN performance, try the following measures:

Limit any possible sources of radio interference within the service area

Increase the distance between neighboring access points

Increase the channel separation of neighboring access points (e.g., up to 3 channels of separation for 802.11b or up to 5 channels for 802.11g)

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no Access Point or Bridge)

An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter, connected through radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel.

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

Notebook with

Wireless USB Adapter

Notebook with

Wireless PC Card

PC with Wireless

PCI Adapter

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SMC Networks 2.4GHz/5GHz manual Network Configuration, Ad Hoc Wireless LAN no Access Point or Bridge