Avaya AP-6, AP-4, AP-5 manual This Chapter, Document Conventions

Introduction 1

In This Chapter

The following topics are covered in this section:

•Document Conventions

•Introduction to Wireless Networking

•IEEE 802.11 Specifications

•Management and Monitoring Capabilities

Document Conventions

•The term, AP, refers to an Access Point.

•The term, 802.11, is used to describe features that apply to the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless standards.

•A Single-radio AP is an Access Point that supports one IEEE radio standard. The AP-4, AP-5, and AP-6 are Single-radio APs.

•An 802.11a AP is an Access Point that supports the IEEE 802.11a standard.

•An 802.11b AP is an Access Point that supports the IEEE 802.11b standard.

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