Beacon Computer Lan Adapter manual Extended Infrastructure Using Repeaters

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Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter

Figure 1.4 - Extended Infrastructure Using Repeaters

File Server

Wired LAN

Aironet

Access Point

(Root Unit)

Workstation

Workstation

Aironet Access Point (Repeater)

Workstation

An Aironet Access Point can be configured as a stand- alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure, or to overcome an RF blocking obstacle. The repeater for- wards traffic between the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter equipped workstations and devices and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to another Aironet Access Point attached to the wired LAN. The data is sent through whichever route provides the greatest performance for the client. Multiple repeater hops can be supported in the path to the wired LAN.

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Contents User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc Table of Contents Appendix a Appendix D Page List of Figures Page List of Tables Page About the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual About the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Typographical Conventions Convention Type of InformationAbout the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter SectionSafety Information Dipole Antenna Snap-On AntennaHigh Gain Antennas Other Devices in the Wireless Network Direct Sequence Radio Technology Radio CharacteristicsData Transparency and Protocols Radio Ranges Protocols SupportedSite Survey Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Radio Antenna Security FeaturesLink Test Terminology Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Ad Hoc Wireless LAN System ConfigurationsWireless Infrastructure Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Extended Infrastructure Using Repeaters Coverage Options Minimal Overlap Coverage OptionHeavy Overlap Coverage Option Multiple Overlapping Systems Coverage Option Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Installing the Hardware Before You Start Antenna Connectors Overview of the 4000 Series PC CardStandard Antennas Attaching the Snap-On Antenna Attaching the AntennaAttaching a Remote Antenna Detaching the Snap-On Antenna Detaching the AntennaDetaching a Remote Antenna Connecting the PC Card Installing the Wireless LAN AdapterRemoving the PC Card Installing the Hardware Installing the Software Driver OverviewDriver Disk Structure PROTOCOL.INIVXD4500.VXD Windows 95 or Windows 98 NDIS3 Installation Installing the Software Windows NT NDIS3 Installation Select Add AdaptersSelect Other Require Disk from manufacturerInstalling the Software Windows for Workgroups NDIS2 Installation DOS NDIS2 Installation Minimum PROTOCOL.INI Driver SettingsInstalling the Software DOS Packet Driver Installation Minimum AWCPKT.INI Driver SettingsInstalling the Software ODI Driver Installation Minimum NET.CFG Driver SettingsGeneral Information Installing the Software Driver Keywords and Settings General Network Keywords Value Description Advanced Network Keywords Value Description Fragmentation Keywords Value Description FragthresholdPower Management Keywords Value Description Fastlistentime FastlistendelayListendecay Scanning Keywords Value Description 10 Infrastructure Keywords Value Description Authtimeout SpecifiedaptoAuthtype OFF, Open Haredkey11 Ad Hoc Keywords Value Description JoinnettoBeaconperiod DschannelInstalling the Software 12 PC Card Keywords Value Description Installing the Software Utilities Site Survey and Link TestUtilities Utilities Using Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Perform a Link Test Link Test Command in WinDGS IP address of Aironet Access PointNumber of Packets Packet SizeLinkscope Utilities Upgrading Firmware for Windows 95 or Windows Loading New Firmware VersionsSelect Load New Firmware Loading Firmware for Windows 3.11 and DOS Utility DescriptionUtilities Error Messages and Trouble Shooting Indicator LEDsGreen LED Operating Messages Condition Amber LED Operating Messages Green LED ConditionIf Your Radio Fails to Establish Contact Error Messages and Trouble Shooting PC Card Specifications Appendix aLAN Drivers Supported Table A.1 Supported Drivers Protocol Operating SystemTable A.2 Radio Specifications Description Radio SpecificationsFCC ID Power Requirements Table A.3 Power Requirements Specification ValueTable A.4 Physical Characteristics Description Physical SpecificationsMechanical Description Figure A.1 Mechanical OutlineUsing the WinDGS Utility Commands MenuAppendix B Select CardLoad New Firmware Edit PropertiesStatistics StatusLink Test Site SurveyRadio Off/On ExitOptions Menu Screen Update TimerPreferences Edit Parameters Save Properties OptionsSystem Parameters Network type Infrastructure ModeName Network type Ad Hoc Mode Constant Awake Mode CAMPower Save Mode Fast Power Save ModeMaximum Power Save Mode Network Parameters RF Network ParametersModel Allowable Selections Antenna Mode Advanced InfrastructureSpecified Access Point RTS ThresholdRTS Retry Limit Advanced Ad Hoc/IBSSChannel Beacon Period Wake DurationAppendix C User WarningAppendix C Appendix C Declaration of Conformity CPC/ARLAN/DK/9815PC4800 Appendix C Appendix D Technical SupportCommunications Web Site