Appendix B Frequently Ask Question
This chapter provides answers to problems usually encountered during the
installation
and operation of
the
Wireless Network Access Point
. Read the description below to solve your problems.
Q. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?
A. This is depending on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the
application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.
Q. Can I play games with other members of the cordless network?
A. Yes, as long as the game supports multiple plays over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game’s
user guide for more information.
Q. What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
A. The IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the
industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufactures to
communicate.
Q. What IEEE 802.11 features are supported?
A. The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions:
‧
CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol
‧
Multi-Channel Roaming
‧
Automatic Rate Selection
‧
RTS/CTS feature
‧
Fragmentation
‧
Power Management
Q. What is Infrastructure?
A. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Infrastructure is
applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database, or wireless application for
mobile workers.
Q. What is Roaming?
A. Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely
throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Wireless Network Access Point. Before using
the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the
Wireless Network Access Point of dedicated coverage area.
36
