Overview
SECTION 1
WE800G
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Understanding Functions
Before installing your WE800G, please take a few minutes to review
the wireless networking functions described in this section.
Wireless Ethernet Bridge Connectivity
Your WE800G allows you to:
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Connect wired and wireless networks together
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Create your own private wireless ad-hoc network by configuring
multiple clients such as laptops, each using their own WE800G
The mechanics behind the connectivity are explained in the following
sections.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) comprises
the backbone of the Internet. IP moves packets of data between
nodes while TCP verifies delivery from client to server. Every device
you hook up to your wireless router identifies itself with an IP
address. You are able to assign devices on your network with either
a static or dynamically assigned IP address.
LAN
Local Area Network. A local area network provides a full-time,
high-bandwidth connection over a limited area such as a home,
building, or campus. Ethernet is the most widely used LAN standard.
Static IP Address
A static IP address is a fixed address that is assigned manually to a
device on the network. Static IP addresses must be unique and
cannot be shared, therefore they are used in situations where the
address should never change, like print servers or PC servers.
Dynamic IP Address
A dynamic IP address is a temporary IP address, dynamically or
randomly generated by a DHCP server. The address lasts only as
long as the server specifies, usually in the space of a day or two.
When the IP address expires, the client is automatically reassigned a
new IP address, ensuring smooth communication.
