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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of
the Wireless Broadband Router. Read the description below to solve your problems.
5.1 Frequently Asked Questions
What is WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)?
WPA resolves the issue of weak WEP headers, which are called initialization vectors (IV), and
provides a way of insuring the integrity of the messages passed through MIC (called Michael or
message integrity check) using TKIP (the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to enhance data
encryption. WPA-PSK is a special mode of WPA for home users without an enterprise
authentication server and provides the same strong encryption protection. WPA is not an official
IEEE standard, but is based on and is expected to be compatible with the upcoming 802.11i
security standard
Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?
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.
Can I play games with other members of the wireless network?
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.
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
The IEEE 802.11b 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.
What IEEE 802.11 features are supported?
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
What is PBCC?