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OVERVIEW
SECTION 1
you hook up to your wireless access point will identify itself with an IP
address so that the network will know where to retrieve and deposit
requested information.
Static IP Address
A static IP address is a fixed address that is assigned manually to a
device on the network. Static IP addresses must be unique and
cannot be shared, therefore they are used in situations where the
address should never change, like print servers or PC servers.
Dynamic IP Address
A dynamic IP address is a temporary IP number, dynamically or
randomly generated by a DHCP server. The address lasts only as
long as the server allots, usually in the space of a day or two. When
the IP address expires, the client is automatically reassigned a new
IP address, ensuring smooth communication.
Understanding Wireless
Your wireless AP uses a radio transmission technology defined by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) called
802.11 or Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). This standard is subdivided into
distinct categories of speed and the frequency spectrum used,
designated by the lower case letter after the standard. For example,
your AP supports both the 'b' and 'g' specifications. The 802.11b
specification transmits data rates up to 11 Mbps while the 802.11g
specifications transmits data rates up to 54 Mbps. These are
theoretical speeds so your performance may vary. The radio waves
radiate out in a donut-shaped pattern. The waves travel through walls
and floors, but transmission power and distance are affected. The
theoretical distance limit is 1,000 feet (305 meters), but actual
throughput and distance varies.
Both standards operate in the 2.4 GHz range, meaning other
electrical appliance also might interfere with the AP – televisions,
radios, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless telephones. Thus
positioning your AP where it encounters the least interference gains
the greatest benefit to maintaining a quality connection.
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