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Computers and setting used in measurements

Computers and setting used in measurements

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Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) based on IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards are growing rapidly. WLANs can provide the benefits of network connectivity without the restrictions of being tied to a location or restricted by wires. Despite this convenience of mobility, the performance of a WLAN must be addressed carefully before it can be adopted and dep...

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... a client, we used a laptop with a 54 Mbps WLAN card, and as a server we used a desktop PC that was connected to the main switch, which also connected all APs using a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet cable. Specifications of the laptop and desktop PC are shown in Table 1. ...

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