Cisco Systems CB21AG, PI21AG manual Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

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Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation

Network Configurations Using Client Adapters

Figure 1-1 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

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Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN

A infrastructure network can be created by placing two or more access points on a LAN. Figure 1-2shows a microcellular network with workstations accessing a wired LAN through several access points.

This configuration is useful with portable or mobile stations because it enables them to be directly connected to the wired network even while moving from one microcell domain to another. This process is transparent, and the connection to the file server or host is maintained without disruption. The mobile station stays connected to an access point as long as it can. However, when the transfer of data packets needs to be retried or beacons are missed, the station automatically searches for and associates to another access point. This process is referred to as seamless roaming.

Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista

 

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Contents Product Overview and Installation Terminology Introduction to the Client AdaptersRadio Hardware ComponentsRadio Antenna LEDsSoftware Components Network Configurations Using Client AdaptersAd Hoc Wireless LAN Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Safety Guidelines Safety informationFCC Safety Compliance Statement Unpacking the Client Adapter System Requirements Package ContentsFor Client Devices Site RequirementsFor Infrastructure Devices Inserting a PC-Cardbus Card Inserting the Client AdapterChanging the Bracket Inserting a PCI CardInserting the Card Inserting a PCI Card into a PC Assembling the AntennaInserting the Antenna into Its Base Mounting the AntennaBottom of Antenna Base Mounting the Antenna Obtaining Client Adapter Software Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software 11 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Window 13 Cisco Aironet Installation Program-Setup Status Window Click Finish OL-16534-01
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