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Chapter 2
Wireless Networking
A wireless local area network (or Wi-Fi for short) is exactly like a regular local
area network (LAN), except that each computer in the wireless network uses a
wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a wireless network
share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name
shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network.
The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters,
which can roam within a certain radial range of the Router. You can arrange the
Router and multiple access points to work in succession to extend the roaming
range, and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your
Ethernet hardware as well. The big advantage of Wi-Fi is its simplicity. You can
connect computers anywhere in your home or office without the need for wires.
The computers connect to the network using radio signals, and computers can
be up to 100 feet or so apart.
Wireless Network Layout
The BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router has
been specifically designed for use with
both your 802.11b and 802.11g products,
and retains full backward compatibility.
After you have finished setting up your
GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router,
your home network will be similar to the
diagram shown at the right.
Figure 3: Typical Home Wireless Network