WaveRider NCL1170, User Manual

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APCD–NC006–A 5
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Network Considerations
How you configure your NCL1170 depends on its intended role in your network.
Before proceeding, answer the following questions:
• What network topology will I be implementing?
• Will my NCL1170 be operating in bridging or routing mode?
• Have I developed a network plan?
2.1 Network Topology
The NCL1170 can be deployed in three different network configurations:
• point-to-multipoint
• point-to-point
• repeater
Regardless of network configuration, each NCL1170 must be installed as either a bridge or
router; it cannot operate simultaneously in both modes.