Contents
1
Introduction
Product Features 6
Security 7
Performance and Reliability 7
Manageability 7
Wireless Network Standards 8
Far-Reaching 802.11b 8
High-Performance 802.11a 8
Network Configuration and Planning 9
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 9
Infrastructure Wireless LAN 10
Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs 11
Terminology 11
2
Installing the Access Point
Installation Requirements 13
Power Requirements 14
Safety Information 14
Deciding Where to Place Equipment 15
Before You Begin 16
Connecting the Standard Antennas 16
Connecting Power 17
Using the Power Supply 18
Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port 19
Checking the LEDs 19
Mounting on a Wall 19
Flat Surface Installation 21
Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model 22
Installing Software Utilities 23
