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The Status - Wireless Tab

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The Status - Wireless Tab

The

Wireless

screen displays the Access Point’s current status information for the wireless network(s).

Wireless Network

MAC Address

. The MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface is displayed here.

Mode

. The Access Point’s wireless network mode is displayed here.

SSID 1-4

. The Access Point’s SSIDs that have been configured are displayed here.

Channel

. The Access Point’s Channel setting for the SSID is shown here.

VLAN Trunk

. The VLAN Trunk Status is displayed here.

Priority Setting

. The priority setting status is displayed here.

To update the status information, click the

Refresh

button. Help information is available on the right side of the

screen.

Figure 6-29: Status - Wireless

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The Status - System Performance Tab

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The Status - System Performance Tab

The

System Performance

screen displays the Access Point’s status information for its current settings and data

transmissions.

System Performance

Wired

Name

. This indicates that the statistics are for the wired network, the LAN.

IP Address

. The Access Point’s local IP address is displayed here.

MAC Address

. This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point’s wired interface.

Connection

. This shows the status of the Access Point’s connection for the wired network.

Packets Received

. This shows the number of packets received.

Packets Sent

. This shows the number of packets sent.

Bytes Received

. This shows the number of bytes received.

Bytes Sent

. This shows the number of bytes sent.

Error Packets Received

. This shows the number of error packets received.

Drop Received Packets

. This shows the number of packets being dropped after they were received.

Wireless

Name

. This indicates the wireless network/SSID to which the statistics refer.

IP Address

. The Access Point’s local IP address is displayed here.

MAC Address

. This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point’s wireless interface.

Connection

. This shows the status of the Access Point’s wireless networks.

Packets Received

. This shows the number of packets received for each wireless network.

Packets Sent

. This shows the number of packets sent for each wireless network.

Figure 6-30: Status - System Performance

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Bytes Received

. This shows the number of bytes received for each wireless network.

Bytes Sent

. This shows the number of bytes sent for each wireless network.

Error Packets Received

. This shows the number of error packets received for each wireless network.

Drop Received Packets

. This shows the number of packets being dropped after they were received.

To update the status information, click the

Refresh

button. Help information is available on the right side of the

screen.

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the

Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. Read the descriptions below to help solve your problems. If

you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com

.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server?

No. The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub, and as such cannot be configured to handle DHCP

capabilities.

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 documentation to determine if it supports operation over a network.

Can I play multiplayer games with other users of the wireless network?

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

documentation 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 802.11 functions:

•

CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

•

Multi-Channel Roaming

•

Automatic Rate Selection

•

RTS/CTS feature

•

Fragmentation

•

Power Management

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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

•

Power Management

What is Ad-hoc?

An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent

wireless LAN. An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation.

What is Infrastructure?

An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Infrastructure is applicable to

enterprise scale for wireless access to a central database, or wireless application for mobile workers.

What is roaming?

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 Access Point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation

must make sure that it is set to the same channel number as the Access Point of the dedicated coverage area.

To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions. Each

node and Access Point, for example, must always acknowledge receipt of each message. Each node must

maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions

simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links Access Points and nodes. In such a

system, the user’s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates

such factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the message load currently being carried by each Access

Point and the distance of each Access Point to the wired backbone. Based on that information, the node next

selects the right Access Point and registers its address. Communications between end node and host computer

can then be transmitted up and down the backbone.

As the user moves on, the end node’s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in

touch with the original Access Point or whether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer receives

acknowledgment from its original Access Point, it undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new Access Point, it

then re-registers, and the communication process continues.