This document discusses wireless networking standards and information from an ISP. It outlines various 802.11 wireless standards, their data rates and maximum ranges. It also lists technical networking information provided by an ISP, including an IP address, subnet mask, and DNS servers. The document provides brief explanations of these terms and notes recommendations to use a strong password and avoid outdated security like WEP for a home wireless network.

1. WIRELESS NETWORKING

2. WIRELESS STANDARDS
Protocol
Data
Rate
(Max)
Range
Legacy 2 Mbit/s ?
802.11a
54
Mbit/s
~100 feet
802.11b
11
Mbit/s
~150 feet
802.11g
54
Mbit/s
~100 feet
802.11n
540
Mbit/s
~160 feet
802.11ac
867
Mbit/s
?

3. FROM MY ISP (CHARTER)
• Static IP: 97.81.252.58
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• DNS 1: 24.177.176.38
• DNS 2: 24.196.64.53

4. Get from ISP
Get from ISP

5. Controls the addresses given
out to other pcs or devices on
the network

7. Administrative Password
to change settings

8. Avoid WEP
Use a strong password
Some routers give more options

9. OK to leave on