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Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions
The Frequently Asked Questions addresses common questions regarding 4 Ports 11g Wireless ADSL2/2+
Router settings.
Some of these questions are also found throughout the guide, in the sections to which they reference.
1.
How do I determine if a link between the Ethernet card (NIC) and the 4 Ports 11g Wireless
ADSL2/2+ Router has been established?
Ans.
A ping test would determine if a connection is established between your 4 Ports 11g Wireless
ADSL2/2+ Router and computer. Using, the ping command, ping the IP address of the 4 Ports 11g
Wireless ADSL2/2+ Router, in this case, 192.168.1.1 (default). For more information on Ping Testing,
refer to Appendix C: Troubleshooting Guide. Alternatively, if the Ethernet LINK LED is solidly on, then
the Ethernet link is established.
2.
How do I determine if a link between the 4 Ports 11g Wireless ADSL2/2+ Router and the Internet
has been established?
Ans.
Similar to the previous question, a ping test would determine whether or not a connection is established.
However, this time use a URL instead of and IP Address, such as
f the
ADSL LED is solidly on, then the ADSL link is established.
3.
How can I find/verify my 4 Ports 11g Wireless ADSL2/2+ Router and/or computer Ethernet MAC
Address?
Ans.
Refer to Chapter 3 and 4 for details.
4.
What is ad-hoc mode?
Ans.
When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured. To
communicate directly with each other, peer-to-peer without the use of an access point.
5.
What is infrastructure mode?
Ans.
When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to
communicate with a network through a wireless access point.
6.
What is roaming?
Ans.
Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely
throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point. Before using the roaming
function, the computer must make sure that it is the same channel number with the access point of
dedicated coverage area.