Cabletron Systems FLIU-1, Installation Manual

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INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems FreeLINK
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Wireless LAN
Installation Guide. This manual provides installation and reference
information for the Cabletron Systems FreeLINK Wireless LAN
System.
The FreeLINK Wireless LAN System uses spread spectrum radio
transmission technology to wirelessly connect Ethernet devices to
an Ethernet Network link.
You should read through this manual to gain a full understanding
of the capabilities of CabletronÕs FreeLINK Wireless LAN System.
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
This manual is structured so that you follow sequential chapters as
you install the Cabletron FreeLINK Wireless LAN System.
Chapter 1, Introduction , discusses the capabilities of the Wireless
LAN system and lists its operating and environmental
speciÞcations.
Chapter 2, Site Planning and Installation , contains instructions
for planning the wireless LAN site and installing the hardware
components of the FreeLINK Wireless LAN System.
Chapter 3, Installing FreeLINK Software , provides instructions
for installing the wireless LAN software and conÞguring the LAN
SystemÕs operating parameters.
NOTE:
Those who are familiar with Ethernet 802.3 technology can use
the Quick Start Installation Procedure to expedite installation.
The Quick Start procedure contains Section Number references
to this manual.