[Broadcom] Frequently Asked Questions

Will my wireless keyboard interfere with my Wi-Fi network?
Generally, no. Wireless keyboards and mice using infra-red technology certainly won't, and most others use frequencies in the 900MHz range. Bluetooth keyboards and mice may interfere, but probably not to a noticeable degree.

Will my 802.11b laptop work with 54g wireless equipment?
Yes, both 802.11b and 802.11g operate on the 2.4GHz spectrum and can therefore interoperate with one another. However, using even one 802.11b device with an 802.11g router will reduce your throughput by up to half. You may not notice the difference, since the reduced speed is still much faster than your broadband connection.

Can I use my Apple Macintosh systems work on the same wireless network?
Both types of wireless clients can connect to an 802.11g access point or router. Apple equips most newer systems with AirPort Wi-Fi modules, and after-market Apple-compliant adapters are also available. Once set up and configured, a network consisting of Apple and Windows computers and access points will work together. Of course, you won't be able to run Windows programs on your Apple computer and vice versa unless you are running an emulator program. However, your Wi-Fi network devices will talk to each other and enable you to share an Internet connection and transfer files among the various computers.

How can I make sure I'm getting the additional speed offered by 125 High Speed Mode?
Use the following steps to confirm that 125 High Speed Mode and SpeedBooster are enabled:

1. On the router:
   • Open a Web browser and type the router's IP address (192.168.1.1) into the address field to view the management interface
   • Make sure that the SpeedBooster option is selected
   • If SpeedBooster is not enabled
2. On the notebook computer:
   • Go to the Control Panel and select Network Connections
   • Right click on Wireless Adapter and select Properties
   • Click on the Configuration button in the General tab
   • Select the Advanced tab
   • Click on Afterburner in the Property list and select Enable from the drop down box
   • Click OK
   

Why do I need wireless security for my home network?
Wireless security features protect your network from being accessed by those who are not authorized to use it. Without enabling the security features, anyone (within range) could connect to your home network, use your Internet connection, and potentially hack into the data stored on your computer or other devices.