Linksys WAP55AG User Guide - Page 38

Dual-Band Wireless A + G Access Point Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the DualBand Wireless A + G Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Frequently Asked Questions Can the Access Point act as my DHCP Server? No. The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub, and as such cannot be configured to handle DHCP capabilities. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend 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. Can I play multiplayer games with other users of the wireless network? Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game's user guide for more information. What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? 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 What is Ad-hoc? An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN. An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation. What is Infrastructure? An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to a central database, or wireless application for mobile workers. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 32 Frequently Asked Questions