Planet WRT-414 [87/93] Appendix b frequently ask question

Appendix B Frequently Ask Question

Q. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

A. 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.

Q. Can I play games with other members of the wireless network?

A. Yes, as long as the game supports multiple plays over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the

game’s user guide for more information.

Q. What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?

A. The IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the

industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufactures to

communicate.

Q. What IEEE 802.11 features are supported?

A. 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

Q. What is Roaming?

A. Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely

throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Wireless Network Access Point. Before

using the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with

the Wireless Network Access Point of dedicated coverage area.

Q. When WRT-414 works with WDS mode, can wireless connect to it?

A. Yes, WDS mode is work as a AP and Bridge at the same time. So the wireless client can access to

WDS mode WAP-4033 without problem. When wireless client connect to the remote site via WDS

mode, the performance will be 50% then access to the connected WDS mode WAP-4033. Just like

connect to AP via a repeater.

Q. How much wired client can connect to Station mode WRT-414?

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A. We will suggest you connect max. 5 wired clients to a WRT-414. This more is not suit to connect a