Infrastructure Network
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Infrastructure Network
To plan a wireless infrastructure network, determine the following:
•Coverage area - the area where the clients are located. If the clients are mobile, this is
the area where the clients can connect to the network.
•Supported users - the number of clients that you expect to support.
•Network utilization - how users intend to use the network. Utilization includes
frequently transferring large files (heavy utilization) or only accessing e-mail (light
utilization).
These factors, described in the following sections, help you to determine the number of APs
needed. Afterwards, you need to examine the AP hardware requirements and the wireless
client system requirements.
When designing a wireless network, consider the security issues for your environment.
Security can include the following:
•Keeping the AP in a locked closet.
•Using the security cover. A security cover is not included with the Access Point 2000
(contact your Enterasys Representative for more information).
•Preventing unauthorized users from joining the wireless network.
•Using authentication and data encryption to ensure that sensitive data is kept private.