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Server

“Sales” Domain

Wireless Cell A

Wireless Cell B

Wireless Cell C

AP-1

AP-2

AP-3

Station -1 Station -2 Station -3

Figure 3. Multiple-AP Network

The reasons for having multiple APs installed are:

1.To increase bandwidth in order to boost overall network performance

2.To extend the coverage range

Any other configuration is usually a mix of these commonly used types.

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Contents User’s Guide MbpsNational Datacomm Corporation Technical SupportTrademarks Your NWH660 package should contain the following items Packing ListContents Advanced Settings Figures Igure Introduction Snmp InstantWave Wireless LAN ProductsAutomatic Discovery of InstantWave Devices Iwms The InstantWave Management SystemWindows 2000/XP Windows 95/98Windows NT Iwms Hardware and Software Requirements Regulatory Domain Terminology Used in this GuideSee Hardware Pre-configuration, page 22, for How to Use this GuideSee Installing the InstantWave Management See Using the InstantWave ManagementWireless Computer-1 Computer-2 Access PointPlanning the Network Infrastructure Network TypesSingle AP Network Wired Computers Server Access Point Wireless ComputersSales Domain Planning an Infrastructure Network Single AP InstallationMultiple AP Installation Roaming Color Meaning LED IndicatorsHardware Description Function Connectors and SwitchesInstalling the AP Management Tools Hardware Pre-configurationAP COMFig/Password Using the AP COMFig ToolAP COMFig Tool/Password AP COMFig/ServiceGeneral Configuration/GeneralDomain Name AP Alias NameTransmission Rate Basic RatesEncryption Configuration/EncryptionInstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Access Point Filter DhcpConfiguration/Filter Configuration/SNMP Access Control Snmp Access ControlPerform AP Self Diagnostic Test Hardware Diagnosis Upgrade AP FirmwareInstantWave Product Placement Guidelines Reset AP ConfigurationInstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Access Point Click Next Installing the InstantWave Management SystemImportant Issues Click Next again Figure Auto-Discovery Using the InstantWave Management SystemInstantWave Management System Popup Menu ConfigurationIP Configuration Next panel in the configuration dialog box is Filter Figure Name WirelessTransmission BroadcastRate ChannelMAC Access Control Identifier MAC Address List StatusAddress Click the Encryption tab to set up the security options New/Edit Address dialog box will open Figure New/Edit Address Trap ServerConfiguration/Trap Server Trap View Monitor MonitorStatistics Summary InformationMonitor/Statistics Upgrade Firmware ResetLoad Default Upgrade Firmware Batch mode operation Advanced SettingsManage Iwms Host Table Partition the network according to the physical locationCreate Host Table via Automatic Discovery New/Edit/Delete a Host Address on Host Table Import Host Table to check device’s availabilityNew/Edit/Delete a Host Address Export the Configuration profile to a FileImport the Configuration Profile from a File Import the Configuration Profile from a FileEncryption Question Answer FAQsSymptom Suggested Solutions TroubleshootingLocation of the wireless PC or AP Support from Your Network Supplier Technical SupportHardware NDC Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Service Procedures Services after Warranty Period Specifications Temperature Firmware UpgradeEmission Type Radio Frequency RangeChannel Center AppendixSpain France Japan Number Frequency MHzEncryption 13, 27, 48 IndexSsid