Networking basic

Reasons to start a network

Before you start a network

Setting up a wireless network

Adding wireless capability to
    existing network

Setting up a wired network

Introduction to Networking
4. Setting up a Wireless Network

Q. How to set up a wireless network?
A. Step 1: Determine which Wireless Standard to use

A standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.

There are 3 wireless standard to choose from at this time:
802.11b -
802.11a -
802.11g -

Wireless Standard Comparison
802.11b:
Widely adopted, Inexpensive, Good range, and Data rate up to 11Mbps at 2.4GHz

802.11a:
Relatively new technology, Expensive, Short range, and Data rate up to 54Mbps at 5.0GHz

802.11g:
Growing rapidly, Relatively inexpensive, Good range, and Data rate up to 54Mbps at 2.4GHz

     Step 2: Determine required equipment

Wireless Access Point / Router

Wireless Client Adapter
  + Wireless Card Bus Card - for Notebook
  + Wireless PCI Card - for Desktop PCs
  + Wireless USB Adapter - for both PC and Notebook

Wireless Print Server

      Step 3: Installation and Configuration

All U-linx networking products include "Quick Installation Gudie" and "Web-based Networking Configuration Utility" for quick set up and management.