Wireless LAN or WLAN is a type of Local Area Network (LAN) that uses high frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate and transmit data among nodes. It is a flexible data communication system implemented as an extension to, or as an alternative for, a wired LAN within a building or campus. Typical bit-rates for current wireless devices are 11Mbps and 54Mbps. Wireless LANs can be formed simply by equipping PC's with wireless NICs.

A wireless LAN, SeneNET, is a network that allows access to the Seneca College network and Internet without the need of any wired connections. Wireless network information is transmitted over radio frequencies to connect laptops or PDAs to an Ethernet LAN. SeneNET wireless network is based on the IEEE 802.11b standard. See similar questions...

No, both Bluetooth and WLAN can co-exist. Since Bluetooth devices use Frequency Hopping and most WLANs use Direct Sequence Spreading techniques they each appear as background noise to the other and should not cause any perceivable performance issues. See similar questions...

Yes. Our technician can turn on the wireless feature in your Qwest modem and configure your wireless devices, such as your wireless card in your computer. One additional computer can be configured, parts not included, at no additional cost. Each additional system can be configured at a special discounted rate. Please contact us for more information. See similar questions...

Ensure that you have "wired" Internet access through your broadband modem before attempting to establish a wireless Internet connection. To complete the installation process, use the order of restarting your wireless equipment as described below, or the connection could fail. Your wireless router might have been shipped with an installation CD. Such CD's usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. Load the required software according to the manufacturer's instructions. See similar questions...

Wireless LANs generally do not provide the reliability or the bandwidth required to support high quality video streams such as those provided by the Kaleidescape Server. The burst data rate for a DVD data stream can reach 11 megabits per second, which exceeds the practical capacity of 802.11a and 802.11b, and even some configurations of 802.11g. (However, we have received reports from customers that are successfully using 802.11g to connect a Kaleidescape Player to the Server. See similar questions...

Wireless connectivity gives mobility and flexibility, however, it is not as robust or secure as a wired connection. Wireless technology is evolving but is a "shared" technology. What that means is, everyone using the Wireless connection in your building is competing for the same resource. The more users, the slower the response. It is also less secure and susceptible to interference. See similar questions...

The number of sensors required for wireless lan varies accordance with the wlan environment. Obstacles such as concrete walls and metal supports will decrease the RF Spectrum Coverage. See similar questions...

To connect to the ACEnet, Wireless network (WLAN) or Hall Network, you must first register your network card by visiting the HKU Portal at http://hkuportal.hku.hk => Services => Computer Centre Services => Register Network Card. See similar questions...

Sometimes, cards are not correctly recognized by the computer. Check Windows [Device Manager] to make sure your card has been recognized. If the Network Adapter is indicated with [?] in [Device Manager], wireless LAN card installation is not complete. See the User’s Manual of your card and re- Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Performance and Maintenance] → [System]. This will bring up the [System Properties] dialog box. Click [Device Manager] in the [Hardware] tab. See similar questions...

Yes, it is possible to have wireless connectivity at your home or office, but specific equipment is required. We recommend that you consult our technical support staff before buying any wireless equipment. See similar questions...

No, at this time we do not allow access points in rooms due to their potential to disrupt the network. Unauthorized access points will be removed from the network. See similar questions...

Of course, wireless ideally accommodates environments where wires are impossible, such as vehicles and hand-held devices. Most wireless products can be categorized by application, some of which include the following: Many other applications exist. In fact, many companies take existing products, cluttered with wires, and make them wireless. What is the component availability of these devices? While wireless communications emerge as a technology, components are readily available. See similar questions...

Limit the number of DHCP addresses to the number of wireless access points that you will be using. Optionally, set static IP addresses, set to non-standard network blocks. Consider using VPN, SSL, Firewalls, RADIUS, Kerberos or other access control, or end-to-end encryption. Most of these can be integrated into your 802.11b appliance. See similar questions...