Gigabyte GN-BR02G, User Manual

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GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router
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Chapter 2
Wireless Networking
A wireless local area network (or Wi-Fi for short) is exactly like a regular local
area network (LAN), except that each computer in the wireless network uses a
wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a wireless network
share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name
shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network.
The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters,
which can roam within a certain radial range of the Router. You can arrange the
Router and multiple access points to work in succession to extend the roaming
range, and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your
Ethernet hardware as well. The big advantage of Wi-Fi is its simplicity. You can
connect computers anywhere in your home or office without the need for wires.
The computers connect to the network using radio signals, and computers can
be up to 100 feet or so apart.
Wireless Network
Layout
The BR02G High-speed
wireless Router has been
specifically designed for use
with both your 802.11b and
802.11g products, and retains
full backward compatibility.
After you have finished
setting up your GN-BR02G
High-speed Wireless Router,
your home network will be
similar to the diagram shown
at the right.
Figure 3: Typical Home Wireless Network
Need to change…