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Wireless Topologies and Site Surveys
Many companies have an existing Ethernet or wired LAN infrastructure and want to
be able to extend that capability to wireless nodes. This is accomplished by attach-
ing an access point to the wired LAN, allowing the wireless clients to access the net-
work resources.
Falcon portable data terminals, like other 386-compatible DOS computers, can be
connected to networks. With Falcon RF models, radio signals between the Falcon
units and the AP replace the wires connecting the nodes to the network.
Falcon RF units may be used in various network topologies, which are described in
this chapter. All of your Falcon applications will work with the WaveLAN wireless
LAN without any special wireless-networking software.
A site survey is an important part of setting up a wireless network. This chapter also
provides information about site surveys.
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CHAPTER CONTENTS
Single-Cell Topology
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Multiple-Cell Topology
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Site Surveys
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