Chapter 1
SpaceLink Access Point
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Roaming Guidelines
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An 802.11b PC Card can only roam between 802.11b Access Points.
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All SpaceLink™ Access Points must have the same SSID.
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All computers with SpaceLink™ PC card or CF card adapters must
have the same SSID as the Access Points that they will roam between.
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If WEP encryption is enabled, then all SpaceLink™ Access Points and
client adapters must use the same encryption level and WEP Key(s) to
communicate.
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The SpaceLink™ Access Points’ cells must overlap to ensure that there
are no gaps in coverage and to ensure that the roaming client will always
have a connection available.
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SpaceLink™ Access Points that use the same Channel should be installed
as far away from each other as possible to reduce potential interference.
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It is strongly recommended that you perform a site survey using the
utility provided with the SpaceLink™ PC card or CF card to determine
the best location for each SpaceLink™ Access Point in the facility.