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AP-700 User Guide

Introduction

• Document Conventions

• Introduction to Wireless Networking

• IEEE 802.11 Specifications

• Management and Monitoring Capabilities

Document Conventions

• The term, AP, refers to an Access Point.

• The term, 802.11, is used to describe features that apply to the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless standards.

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Introduction to Wireless Networking

An AP extends the capability of an existing Ethernet network to devices on a wireless network. Wireless devices can connect to a single

Access Point, or they can move between multiple Access Points located within the same vicinity. As wireless clients move from one coverage

cell to another, they maintain network connectivity.

To determine the best location for an Access Point, Proxim recommends conducting a Site Survey before placing the device in its final

location. For information about how to conduct a Site Survey, contact your local reseller.

Before an Access Point can be configured for your specific networking requirements, it must first be initialized. See Getting Started for details.

Figure 1-1 Typical wireless network access infrastructure

Once initialized, the network administrator can configure each unit according to the network’s requirements. The AP functions as a wireless

network access point to data networks. An AP network provides:

• Seamless client roaming

• Easy installation and operation

• Over-the-air encryption of data

• High speed network links

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