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Modem, Internet and Network
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WLAN – Setting Up a Wireless Network
Nowadays, it is not only possible to interconnect PCs but also any kind of device
such as mobile phones, notebooks, handheld PCs etc. In the past, only wired net-
works with hubs have been used, but wireless development is moving fast. One of
the most interesting technologies is WLAN. It means "
Wireless Local Area Net-
work " and designates the connection of different computers and devices without
the need for any wires (cables). The transmission is done by radio frequency. This
technology offers completely new possibilities, as you can access the data stored
on your PC whilst sitting in the garden working on your notebook – without any
cabling.
Notice About Model-Specific Configuration …
Some models do not feature the described Wireless LAN Adapter by default.
However, this feature can be optionally installed.
There exist WLAN adapters for many devices. The advantage is that the IEEE
802.11 standard has been widely established for home applications. This means
that basically any WLAN device can communicate with any other supporting this