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Q. What is an Access Point?
A. An access point is a bridging device for connecting a
wired and wireless network together. Access points are typically
wireless routers or stand-alone devices that plug into an
Ethernet hub, switch, or router.
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Q. What is SSID
A. SSID, or Service Set Identifier, is the workgroup name of
your Wireless Network. All devices (access points, wireless
routers, and wireless network adapters) must all have the same
SSID to communicate on the Wireless Network.
You can use up to 32 letters and/or numbers.
Do not use spaces, dashes, slashes, or other
non-alphanumeric characters.
The SSID is case-sensitive.
it is recommended to change your SSID. Since the SSID is
transmitted, do not use personal information. The SSID has
nothing to do with security, it simply is a name for your
wireless network.
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Q. What is the maximum distance between
station and access point?
A. The maximum distance is 300ft for indoor environment, and
900ft for outdoor environment.
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Q. Will upgrading to 802.11g increase my
Internet connection speed?
A. Upgrading to 802.11g will not increase the speed of your
Internet connection. Most broadband (DSL, satellite, cable)
Internet connections top out at about 1-5 Mbps. If your Internet
connection download speed is 1.5 Mbps, then your will not be
able to go faster then that speed. Upgrading to 802.11g will
increase the speed of file transfers on an internal (private)
network
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Q. What is IEEE 802.11 standard ?
A. The IEEE 802.11 specification is a wireless LAN standard
developed by the IEEE committee in order to specify an "over the
air" interface between a wireless client and a base station or
Access Point, as well as among wireless clients. The IEEE
created the specification but they do not certify equipment,
WECA certifies wireless LAN products.
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