Contents
Introduction
Product Features
6
Security
7
Performance and Reliability
7
Manageability
7
Wireless Network Standards
8
Far-Reaching 802.11g
8
High-Performance 802.11a
8
Network Configuration and Planning
9
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
9
Infrastructure Wireless LAN
9
Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs
10
Terminology
11
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Installing the Access Point
Installation Requirements
13
Power Requirements
14
Safety Information
14
Deciding Where to Place Equipment and Performing A Site Survey
15
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Before You Begin
16
Connecting the Standard Antennas
16
Connecting Power
17
Using the Power Supply
18
Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port
19
Checking the LEDs
19
Mounting on a Wall
19
Flat Surface Installation
21
Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model
22
Power Settings on the Access Point for External Antennas
24
Installing Software Utilities
24