Wireless Basics - Universal Electronics Hashi User Manual

Hashi User Manual

4 Wireless Basics

The Hashi is based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed
wireless connectivity within your home or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to
the IEEE standard, the wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you
want, remote control the Infrared Ray devices, when and where you want it. You will be able to
enjoy the freedom that Hashi delivers.
A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and
receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both
home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities.
Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more
efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have
proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapters
and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Under many
circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet
LAN in order to use setup box, TV/DVD, servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied
through the wired LAN. A Hashi is a device used to provide this link.
What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network
without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to
connect computers anywhere in your home or office network.
How does wireless work?
Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from
point A to point B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network.
You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There
are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless
Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network
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