The UNH-IOL Wireless LAN Consortium is an industry-supported organization that works in conjunction with its member companies to provide a neutral test environment and industry accepted test methodologies for the purpose of promoting and fostering interoperability of Wireless LAN devices.

The WLAN Consortium is a separate entity from the IEEE 802.11 Working Group and the various 802.11 Task Groups. The UNH-IOL has been a contributor to the development of the various wireless LAN standards (IEEE 802.11), attending and participating in task group meetings from the initial Calls for Interest (CFI), through the respective final meetings. The test suites developed by the WLAN Consortium are based heavily on the WLAN standards.

The Wireless LAN Consortium is a separate entity from the Wi-Fi Alliance, but supports the Alliances mission in promoting wireless LAN technology, specifically through the technical efforts related to interoperability and conformance testing relative to the various Wireless LAN specifications.

The list of devices currently in our active Wireless LAN Consortium interoperability test bed is posted on our Wireless LAN Consortium Test Bed page.

The Wireless LAN Consortium uses a variety of tools, both commercial and custom-made, for the purposes of performing our testing services. A list of these tools can be found on our Test Tools page.

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.

Wireless LAN Option service provides your computer to connect to your ADSL modem without a cable. This service is not for Wireless LAN service like Hot Spot.

Generally speaking, IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b / Wi-Fi certified wireless LAN cards are compatible with our wireless service.

infrastructure network is a wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point which connects them to the rest of the network.

A LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and enjoys a continuous connection to an Infrastructure network.

Computer retailers, Computer manufacturers, electronics retailers, etc. We recommend purchasing a wireless card directly from our website http://www.rightwayonlinestore.com/ for best compatibility and technical support assistance. Some recent laptops, notebooks, PDA's are built with wireless capabilities preinstalled. Consult your manufacturer to learn whether Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) is installed on your specific device.

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.

Yes. The idea behind the wireless network is network connections without wires. Any service available over wired networks is deliverable over "wireless" limited only by the wireless bandwidth or bit rate, on any single point to point link (currently limited at 11Mbits/sec) or ability to pay. To connect to the internet using wireless requires a pathway or route to an Internet Access Provider (IAP)....

A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a flexible data communication system implemented as an extension to, or as an alternative for, a wired LAN within a building or campus. Using electromagnetic waves, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable moveable LANs.

Directly from manufacturers such as Cisco, IBM, Lucent, 3Com, and Compaq. Or try these authorized resellers: CDW, Insight, PC Connection, and MicroWarehouse. Note: Some notebook PCs from Dell, Compaq, IBM, and Apple are being shipped with the cards pre-installed or as a factory option. Ask your manufacturer or employer's Information Technology department whether 802.11b is installed on your model.

HOTSPOT service does not lease wireless LAN card. Please purchase one at your local PC shop or electronics store.