How to handle wireless network faults: FAQs about Wireless Networks

Can I use a vro to achieve wired and wireless networking?

Yes. A wireless router provides a wireless access point.

Can I use wireless access points to connect multiple computers to a cable/DSL modem to share Internet access?

No. To share Internet access, you must have a vro. Linksys has several Wireless Broadband Router models. They provide access points and router functions on the same device.

What is simple mode and basic architecture mode?

Simple mode is an end-to-end configuration. In this mode, a group of wireless devices can communicate directly without access points. The Infrastructure mode is the configuration for wireless networks to communicate with wired networks through access points.

How can we minimize mutual interference between a GHz telephone system and a Wireless-B or G network?

You can take the following steps: 1) change the channels of the phone or router so that they can use different channels. 2) The base station of the mobile phone, so that it can be farther away from the router. 3) if there is too much interference, you may need to purchase different telephone systems at 900 MHz or 5 GHz ).

What is the difference between a wireless access point and a wireless broadband router?

A wireless access point is connected to another hub, vswitch, or vro for wireless access. A Wireless Broadband Router has the access point function for wireless access and the routing function for shared bandwidth connection.

Can a router replace a modem?

No. The router must be connected to a cable or DSL modem.

How can I add wireless features to an existing wired network?

You need to purchase an access point and connect it to an existing router. You also need to install a wireless network adapter based on the same wireless standard for computers on the wireless network.

Are 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products compatible with each other?

802.11a-based products only communicate with other products based on 5 GHz frequencies and the same standards. 802.11b and 802.11g products can communicate with each other at a 2.4 GHz frequency.

Linksys provides dual-band products for communication between 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products, such as Linksys dual-band wireless A + G router (WRT55AG.

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