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iNET Series Reference Manual
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
AND APPLICATIONS
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Contents
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................................................... 3
1.1.1 Related Publication .................................................................. 3
1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................................... 3
1.2.1 Model Offerings ........................................................................ 5
1.2.2 Differences Between iNET and iNET-II Models ....................... 6
1.2.3 P21 Protected Network (Redundant) Configuration ................. 6
1.3 APPLICATIONS ....................................................................... 7
1.3.1 Wireless LAN ........................................................................... 7
1.3.2 Point-to-Point LAN Extension .................................................. 8
1.3.3 Backhaul for Serial Radio Networks ........................................ 8
1.3.4 Multiple Protocols and/or Services ........................................... 9
1.3.5 Wireless LAN with Mixed Services ........................................... 10
1.3.6 Upgrading Older Wireless Network with
Serial Interfaces .................................................................................. 10
Replacing Legacy Wireless Products ............................................ 11
Supplement legacy wireless network with IP services .................. 11
1.3.7 High-Speed Mobile Data .......................................................... 11
1.4 NETWORK DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS .............................. 12
1.4.1 Extending Network Coverage with Repeaters ......................... 12
What is a Repeater System?......................................................... 12
Option 1
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Using two transceivers to form a repeater station
(back-to-back repeater) ................................................................. 12
Option 2
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Using the AP as a Store-and-Forward Packet
Repeater........................................................................................ 13
1.4.2 Protected Network Operation using Multiple Access Points .... 14
1.4.3 Collocating Multiple Radio Networks ....................................... 14
The Network Name and the association process .......................... 14
Can radio frequency interference (RFI) disrupt
my wireless network? .................................................................... 15
1.5 CYBER SECURITY ................................................................. 15
1.6 ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 17
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