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5. Wireless Topologies .................................................. 45
Ad Hoc .................................................................................................... 45
Infrastructure .......................................................................................... 46
Guidelines for Roaming ...................................................................... 50
6. Understanding RangeLAN2 ..................................... 51
RangeLAN2 Software Parameters .......................................................... 51
Station Type ........................................................................................ 51
Domain ................................................................................................. 52
Channel ................................................................................................ 53
Subchannel .......................................................................................... 53
Master Name ........................................................................................ 54
Security ID ........................................................................................... 54
MAC Optimize ..................................................................................... 55
Roam Config ........................................................................................ 55
Peer to Peer ........................................................................................... 56
Node Override ...................................................................................... 57
PC Card Options ..................................................................................... 58
Inactivity Timeout ............................................................................... 58
Card and Socket Services .................................................................... 58
7. Performance Hints ..................................................... 59
Running Large Executable Files Efficiently ......................................... 59
Designating Devices as Masters and Alternate Masters ........................ 59
Microwave Ovens .................................................................................. 61
Range ..................................................................................................... 61
8. Troubleshooting ........................................................ 63
How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation .................................. 63
Windows 95/98 Installation Problems ................................................... 63
Windows NT 4.0 Installation Problems ................................................. 70
Commonly Asked Technical Support Questions .................................. 73
Other ....................................................................................................... 76
