Contents
1
Introduction
Product Features 2
Security 2
Performance and Reliability 3
Dual G Radio Support 3
Virtual Access Point (VAP) Support 3
WDS Bridging and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Support 4
Manageability 5
Wireless Network Standards 5
802.11g 5
802.11a 6
Standard Network Configuration and Planning 7
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 7
Infrastructure Wireless LAN 7
Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs 8
Advanced Network Configuration and Planning 9
Public/Private Access Point Service 9
Remote Building Wireless Access with the AP8850 9
Remote Building Wireless Access with the AP8250 and 802.11g Upgrade Kit 11
Terminology 13
2
Installing the Access Point
Installation Requirements 15
Power Requirements 16
Safety Information 16
Deciding Where to Place Equipment and Performing A Site Survey 17
Before You Begin 18
Connecting the Standard Antennas 19
Connecting Power 20
Using the Power Supply 21
Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port 21
Checking the LEDs 22