Arada Systems Confidential
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v1.1, Dec 2009
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes some of the key features of the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access
Point. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (
.), package contents (
“What’s In the Box?” on page 1-5
) and a description of the front and
back panels of the MaxR-3210 (
“Hardware Description” on page 1-5
About the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point
The MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point
is the basic building block of a wireless
LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped
wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.
The MaxR-3210 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a
fixed range or area of coverage—interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an
antenna. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area
of about a 500 foot radius. Consequently, the MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point
can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points can
handle between 10 to 30 users simultaneously per radio.
The MaxR-3210 Single Band Wireless-N Access Point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN
and wireless clients. Connecting multiple MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Points via a wired Ethernet
backbone can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device
moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless
clients can freely roam from one Access Point to another and still maintain seamless connection to
the network.
Key Features and Standards
The MaxR-3210 Wireless Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking
support. It also offers a wide range of security options.
