General Description Of Wireless Lan; Types Of Wireless Lan Networks - JVC MP-XP731GB Instructions Manual

Network Connections Using a Wireless LAN
The model MP-XP731GB PC comes with wireless LAN functions.
You can connect to a LAN system from any location within the wireless communication area to
access the Internal LAN or send and receive mail. By using a wireless LAN access point (available
from a retail store) which is connected to an ADSL modem (available from a retail store), you can
access broadband environments from a multiple number of PCs. Furthermore, you can bring
your PC to one of the public wireless LAN services which have been increasing of late and enjoy
accessing the Internet by wireless means.
For the wireless network settings and details, refer to [Help and Support] on the [Start] menu.

General Description of Wireless LAN

The wireless LAN in this PC supports the following functions.
• Automatic communication speed selection function: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 (Mbps)
• Frequency channel selection : All 11 channels (2412 to 2462 MHz)
• Roaming between multi-channels
• Power management function
• Compliance with IEEE802.11 and IEEE802.11b standards

Types of Wireless LAN Networks

• AdHoc Mode
In this mode, the data is transferred directly between PCs. It is suited to wireless networks in
which data is transferred between several laptops. The peer-to-peer workgroup setting for
providing equal handling for all the laptops is established.
• Infrastructure Mode
In this mode, the PCs are connected through an access point. If the access point is connected
to an ADSL, CATV, ISDN or other such line, the PCs can be connected to the Internet as well.
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