Motorola CB3000 - Client Bridge - Wireless Access Point, User Manual

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Network Configuration
This chapter discusses the network configuration required for the CB3000 Client Bridge to communicate with
network hosts, mobile units, access points, or other CB3000 Client Bridge devices. It includes the following
sections:
• Understanding and Configuring Wireless Settings
• Understanding and Configuring Ethernet Settings
• Client Management
3.1 Understanding and Configuring Wireless Settings
Configuring the wireless LAN includes configuring network settings (including network type declaration and
associated settings), security encryption configurations, and client list definitions for devices allowed on the
restricted LAN. Before beginning network configuration, review existing the networks and their parameters.
The following sections describe how to view existing networks, and then configure different aspects of a
wireless LAN:
• Available Networks
• Network Configurations
• Security Encryption Configurations
• Client Management
3.1.1 Available Networks
A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a data-communications system that flexibly extends the
functionality of a wired LAN. A CB3000 can locate WLANs within its radio coverage area and connect to
them.
A WLAN does not require lining up devices for line-of-sight transmission. Roaming users can be handed off
from one WLAN to another like a cellular phone system. WLANs can therefore be configured around the
needs of specific groups of users, even when they are not in physical proximity. Each WLAN has a unique
network address, signal strength, security and mode configurations that could either render it optimal or at
risk for a CB3000 connection.
To display the WLANs available to the CB3000, select Settings > Wireless Settings > Available
Networks from the CB3000 menu tree. The Available Networks screen displays.