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IxWLAN User Guide, Release 6.20 1-1
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Chapter 1:
Introduction
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Introduction to IxWLAN on page 1-1.
• Packaging Checklist on page 1-3.
• Features on page 1-4.
• WPA/RSN on page 1-6.
• Files on page 1-8.
• System Needs on page 1-10.
• Hardware Characteristics on page 1-10.
• General Usage Notes on page 1-12.
• Feature Key Dependent Parameters on page 1-13.
Introduction to IxWLAN
IxWLAN is a test and measurement device that emulates up to 128 wireless sta-
tions in an IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN environment. It operates in accordance
with the IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g specifications. IxW-
LAN is offered in the following configurations:
• IxWLAN SED 11a/b/g – Supports IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g,
depending on regulatory certifications.
• IxWLAN SED-MR+ 11a/b/g – Supports IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g.
Both configurations include the IEEE 802.11i and WiFi Protected Access (WPA)
security features.
IxWLAN can be used to reduce the number of PCs and station NIC cards that are
needed to test and stage 802.11 products and wireless LANs in terms of packet