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Networking Modes
Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:
Ad-hoc
Networking
Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc
network is one that allows all workstations and
computers in the network to act as servers to all
other users on the network.
Users on the network can share files, print to a
shared printer, and access the Internet with a
shared modem.
However, with ad-hoc networking, users can only
communicate with other wireless LAN computers
that are in the wireless LAN workgroup, and are
within range.
Infrastructure
Networking
Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc net-
working in that it includes an access point. Unlike
the ad-hoc structure where users on the LAN con-
tend the shared bandwidth, on an infrastructure
network the access point can manage the band-
width to maximize bandwidth utilization.
Additionally, the access point enables users on a
wireless LAN to access an existing wired network,
allowing wireless users to take advantage of the
wired networks resources, such as Internet, email,
file transfer, and printer sharing.
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Infrastructure networking has the following advantages over ad-hoc networking:
•
Extended range
Each wireless LAN computer within the range of the access point can communicate with other wireless
LAN computers within range of the access point.
•
Roaming
The access point enables a wireless LAN computer to move through a building and still be connected to
the LAN.
•
Wired to wireless LAN connectivity
The access point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and their wired counterparts.
This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter deals with the hardware installation of the Wireless Router.
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C
HAPTER
2
Hardware installation
This chapter covers plugging in the Wireless Router, and connecting the router to a WAN, LAN, and wireless LAN
(WLAN).
Setup Considerations
When setting up the Router be sure to note the following points:
•
Optimize the performance of the Router by ensuring that the distance between access points is not too
far. In most buildings, the Router operates within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness
and structure of the walls.
•
Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is interference in transmitting
through a wall, it may be that the wall has reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point
to circumvent this problem.
•
Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere with transmission.
•
Do not place the Router near (within 4 feet) electrical devices that generate RF noise, such as micro-
wave ovens, monitors, and electric motors.
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Connecting the Router to the WAN
Follow the procedure below to connect the Wireless Router to the WAN.
1.
Plug the supplied straight cable into the WAN RJ-45 jack:
2.
Plug the other end of the cable into the RJ-45 jack on your ADSL or cable modem.
3.
Plug the AC adapter jack into the connector on the rear of the router, and plug the adapter into a wall
socket.
Note!
Insure that you only use the supplied AC adapter with
the wireless router.
Connecting the Router to the LAN
Follow the procedure below to connect the Wireless Router to the LAN.
4.
Plug a straight cable into a free LAN RJ-45 jack at the rear of the router:
5.
Plug the other end of the cable into the RJ-45 jack on your computer.
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Connecting the Router to the WLAN
Follow the procedure below to connect the Wireless Router to the WLAN.
1.
Open the browser interface (refer to page 20).
2. Click
Wireless
to view the WLAN configuration page:
3.
Click the radio button next to Enabled. For connection to a WLAN client, the client must configure its
WLAN interface so that the SSID and channel are the same as the Wireless Router’s.
Note!
For more information about the browser interface, re-
fer to the online help.
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers operating system network configuration.
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