Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Frequently Asked Questions - Linksys wap54g Quick Installation Manual

Wireless-G Access Point

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the
Wireless-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.
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