Appendix A
FAQ
This section provides solutions to common problems that may occur during
installation, configuration or use of the GN-B49G.
Q:
What is Ad-hoc mode?
A:
When a wireless network is set to Ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped
computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The
Ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network..
Q:
What is Infrastructure mode?
A:
Also referred to as Access Point Mode. When a wireless network is set to
infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate
with a wired network through a wireless access point.
Q:
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
A:
The
IEEE 802.11g standard specifies data rates of up to 54 Mbps in the
2.4-GHz band. It uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
(OFDM), which is provided by this standard and is compatible with
802.11b standard offering speeds of about 11 Mbps. This standard uses
Complementary Code Keying (CCK) modulation. Both 11g and 11b can
operate at a range of up to 300 feet.
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