What is the maximum number of wireless clients that can be networked using Ad Hoc mode, i.e. w/o access point?The theoretical limit, which is the same as in Ethernet, is determined by the 48 bit MAC address field in each wireless data frame.The pract
How can I prevent a wireless laptop from losing connection when moving between multiple Access…?
25-Jun-07How can I prevent a wireless laptop from losing connection when moving between multiple Access Points?The concept of roaming, i.e. moving among access points, was not high on the priority list for the framers of the 802.11 series of specifications. A
Is there a tool that will give you a better indication of wireless signal strength than the meter built into WinXP or many wireless clients?If you’re running a Windows machine, then Marius Milner’s NetStumbler is probably your best bet. The latest ve
Can I add a wireless LAN card to my Ethernet-connected computer and have it act like an access…?
25-Jun-07Can I add a wireless LAN card to my Ethernet-connected computer and have it act like an access point for other wireless computers?Yes! It won’t act exactly like an access point, but will work essentially the same. See this How To.
I want to set up a wireless network for my neighborhood. Can you tell me what to buy and how to do i
25-Jun-07I want to set up a wireless network for my neighborhood. Can you tell me what to buy and how to do it?Neighborhood wireless networks were largely championed by the Community Wireless movement that was quite active in the early 2000’s. But the movemen
Do wireless network cards need to support WMM (802.11e) or is it only a function of a wireless acces
25-Jun-07Do wireless network cards need to support WMM (802.11e) or is it only a function of a wireless access point?802.11e specifies enhancements to the Media Access Control (MAC) layer of 802.11 networks. So it must be supported in all WLAN devices in orde
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Is there a performance difference between 2.4 and 5GHz wireless LANs?5GHz signals are attenuated more than 2.4GHz signals when passing through the same objects (walls, people, etc.). This can put 5GHz gear at a disadvantage for range vs. throughput p