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What is the advantage of Mini-PCI compared to PCI?
What is the advantage of Mini-PCI compared to PCI?
Mini-PCI can be upgraded as technology evolves.
What are the advantages of USB Adapters for wireless LAN client devices?
What are the advantages of USB Adapters for wireless LAN client devices?
Support plug-n-play, can be moved easily, and can maximize signal strength by positioning.
What is the purpose of PCMCIA-to-PCI Adapters for wireless LAN client devices?
What is the purpose of PCMCIA-to-PCI Adapters for wireless LAN client devices?
To allow PCMCIA cards to be used in a desktop computer.
When are Ethernet & Serial Converters used for wireless access?
When are Ethernet & Serial Converters used for wireless access?
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What components are typically found in a wireless LAN gateway (residential)?
What components are typically found in a wireless LAN gateway (residential)?
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How can wireless residential gateways be configured and installed?
How can wireless residential gateways be configured and installed?
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What are some management and configuration connectivity options for wireless residential gateways?
What are some management and configuration connectivity options for wireless residential gateways?
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What is the purpose of an enterprise wireless gateway (EWG)?
What is the purpose of an enterprise wireless gateway (EWG)?
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What services can an enterprise wireless gateway provide in wireless LAN environments?
What services can an enterprise wireless gateway provide in wireless LAN environments?
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How are enterprise wireless gateways usually configured?
How are enterprise wireless gateways usually configured?
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How can configuration backups and operating system code upgrades be handled for enterprise wireless gateways?
How can configuration backups and operating system code upgrades be handled for enterprise wireless gateways?
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What is the purpose of an AP in repeater mode?
What is the purpose of an AP in repeater mode?
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What does a wireless bridge provide?
What does a wireless bridge provide?
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What must be the configuration of bridges in a wireless bridge link?
What must be the configuration of bridges in a wireless bridge link?
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What is essential for all bridges in a point-to-multipoint link?
What is essential for all bridges in a point-to-multipoint link?
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What are the different modes that can be configured in a wireless bridge?
What are the different modes that can be configured in a wireless bridge?
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Describe the role of a wireless repeater in a network setup.
Describe the role of a wireless repeater in a network setup.
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What is the most common wireless LAN device?
What is the most common wireless LAN device?
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In what mode is the Access Point configured when it is connected to a wired backbone through its wired interface?
In what mode is the Access Point configured when it is connected to a wired backbone through its wired interface?
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What is the purpose of bridges in a wireless LAN infrastructure?
What is the purpose of bridges in a wireless LAN infrastructure?
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How many modes can an Access Point be configured in?
How many modes can an Access Point be configured in?
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Which mode allows wireless clients to communicate with each other across different cells through their respective APs?
Which mode allows wireless clients to communicate with each other across different cells through their respective APs?
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What type of connection does the Access Point establish when connected to the wired segment through its Ethernet port?
What type of connection does the Access Point establish when connected to the wired segment through its Ethernet port?
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What is the role of the central bridge in a point-to-multipoint link?
What is the role of the central bridge in a point-to-multipoint link?
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Why is aligning bridge antennas considered more critical than aligning AP antennas?
Why is aligning bridge antennas considered more critical than aligning AP antennas?
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What are the 3 main methods of aligning a bridge antenna?
What are the 3 main methods of aligning a bridge antenna?
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What is the purpose of a Wireless Workgroup Bridge (WGB)?
What is the purpose of a Wireless Workgroup Bridge (WGB)?
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What is the difference between a wireless bridge and a WGB?
What is the difference between a wireless bridge and a WGB?
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When is a Wireless Workgroup Bridge (WGB) useful?
When is a Wireless Workgroup Bridge (WGB) useful?
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