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Conditions
The partner used can be a wireless
access point
. An access point is a wireless
transmitter that communicates with your PC and controls access to the network
connection (for example, a home network or a broadband connection such as DSL).
Wireless access points are often found in offices, airports, universities or Internet
cafés. They offer access to enterprise services and networks or to the Internet.
Access authorizations
are normally needed. A fee may be required to use a public
access point. To set up a wireless network to share Internet access, files, and print-
ers at home, you will need an access point, a router, and a broadband (DSL or ca-
ble) modem. Some access points can also serve as a router and/or a broadband
modem. Check with your retailer to find the best solution for your needs.
A link to another PC with wireless LAN functionality can also be created
without an
access point
. This will allow you to share files, but you will need an access point
and a router to share an Internet connection. The wireless network link works ac-
cording to standard
IEEE 802.11g
and is compatible to the standard
IEEE 802.11b
.
Other standards (802.11a etc.) are not supported.
If encrypted transmission is used, this must operate according to the
same princi-
ple on all devices
. Encryption is a method of protecting the network from unauthor-
ized access.
The transmission speed (max. 54 Mbp/s) can vary according to distance and other
factors. If, for example, the other devices support the 802.11b standard the trans-
mission speed can be max. 11 Mbp/s.
Search for “wireless networking” in Windows Help and Support for more information.
