Where can I find a great wireless network FAQ?

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I'm looking into going wireless for my home network, and want to know everything I can about wireless gear. I want a FAQ that explains EVERYTHING. Thanks for any links.

EDIT: I'm looking for info on how fast the formats transfer, keeping others out of my cable bandwidth (if it's possible), should I go for Wireless B or G, is there any loss of transfer while playing online games, etc....

 

[maxcom]

ditto

 

[JackMDS]

Quote: I want a FAQ that explains EVERYTHING.

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Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. What do I need for wireless Networking?

Link to: Wireless Cable/DSL Router or Access Point ? What should I get?

Link to: Wireless Network - Configuration Modes. .

Link to: Wireless Security for the Home User.

Link to: Wireless Network Troubleshooting.

Link to: Extending the Distance of Entry Level Wireless Network.

Link to: Antennas / Range Boosting


802.11b vs. 802.11g.

For Internet surfing it does mot matter since Internet broadband connection is slower than 802.11b

For traffic across Internal LAN, 802.11g is significantly faster.

General Wireless info.

802.11b = 11Mb/sec. Network "Speed" (Carrier transmission 2.4GHz)
802.11g = 54Mb/sec. Network "Speed" (Carrier transmission 2.4GHz)

Wireless Ethernet needs additional protocol over head for the transfer. In addition, it is not as stable as Wired so it needs extra processing procedures.

As a result the 11Mb/sec. of the Network chipset is translated to a much lower actual performance. Usually 4-6Mb/sec.

Few 802.11b hardware units are also capable to work at 22Mb/sec.(usually referred to as b+) it is nice if it works, in real term will yield 20%-40% more than 11Mb/sec. systems.

The 802.11g line that is rated 54Mb/sec. in the real world it yields 18-22Mb/sec.

The differences between the first set of graphs to the second represent the performance differences between 802.11b to 802.11g. It might give you a good idea about indoor's distance coverage. Your actual distance might be different. Indoor coverage depends heavily on the envioroment; graphs like this should be used to understand the relation in performance between Wireless hardware. .

Link: 802.11a/b/g SOHO Routers & Access Points: Performance

The D-Link 624 SuperG and the Netgear WGT624 SuperG seem to out perform the rest of the bunch.

In order to achieve such a performance you should get the matching SuperG cards of the same brand.


Wireless basic Configuration:

MS Zero Configuration was not devised for Entry Level consumers Hardware, it has to be set Off.

Put the computer with the Wireless Client close to the Wireless Router,

Disable all software Firewalls (including Windows ICF).

Make sure that the drivers are set to infrastructure mode and obtain IP auto.*

Make sure that the Router does not have any MAC or IP filtering on.

Router's DHCP On. (Static IP will work too if set correctly).

Disable WEP on both devices.

Set the SSID and channel of the Router and the Client card to be is same name.[/b]

 

[blurredvision]

Wow.

You've went above and beyond Jack. For that, I'm thankful . You definitely are an Elite member.