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1.2 Applications
1.2.1 Infrastructure
The WL-8305 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated
wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of WL-8305 PC
users and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each WL-8305 PC in a
BSS can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.
An Infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a WL-8305 equipped PC to a
wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range for 2 WL-8305 PCs.
Since the Access Point is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission
range in an infrastructure LAN is doubled.
The use of a unique ID in a BSS is essential. All WL-8305 equipped PCs configured
without roaming options in an independent BSS must be configured with a BSS ID
corresponding to the WL-8305 used in the BSS. Check your WL-8305 for its BSS ID or
use the Site Survey function on Configuration Utility program to determine the BSS ID.
The Infrastructure Wireless LAN configuration is appropriate for enterprise-scale
wireless access to a central database, or as a wireless application for mobile users.
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More than one
BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The continuous network
allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All WL-8305 PCs or other IEEE 802.11b
compliant wireless adapters within one ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID
and use the same radio channel.
Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio channel and
optimum Access Point position is recommended. Proper Access Point positioning
combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
