Compaq WL110, User Manual

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1-4 Introduction
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chapter 3 “Setting Up your LAN Administrator Station” describes how to
select a station to manage your 11Mbps Wireless LAN network, and how to
install the necessary software.
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chapter 4 “Basic Network Configuration” explains how to configure your
particular network, using three network scenarios, from simple to
sophisticated.
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chapter 5 “Monitoring your 11Mbps Wireless LAN Network”, describes
how to monitor and diagnose communications quality.
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chapter 6 “Optimizing Performance” presents a number of considerations to
help you sort through the complex factors that determine the performance of
your wireless LAN.
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chapter 7 “Security” describes how to enhance security and minimize
unauthorized use of your 11Mbps Wireless LAN network.
This document does not describe every possible option supported by the
11Mbps Wireless LAN software suite. It should serve as a general guideline to
help you to decide which tool can help you to accomplish a specific task.
For more information about specific software screens or options, you are
advised to consult the on-line help documentation.
About Icons used in this Document
Throughout this document we use the following icons to represent the various
networking devices:
Icon
Description
Wireless computer
Equipped with:
•
WL110 Wireless PC Card
• WL215 Wireless USB Adapter
• WL210 Wireless PCI Card
Access Point
- WL310 Wireless Home Office Gateway
- WL410 Wireless SMB Access Point, or
- WL510 Wireless Enterprise Access Point
Server station