NDC comm NWH2610, NWH6210 Planning WWB and WEC for your wireless network, Multiple AP Network

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Wireless Cell A	Wireless Cell B	Wireless Cell C
AP-1	AP-2	AP-3

Station -1 Station -2Station -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 type of configuration is usually a mix of these commonly used types.

Planning WWB and WEC for your wireless network

The InstantWave WWB may be used together with a hub or switch, and wirelessly associates to the existing network backbone via InstantWave APs. It can connect up to 16 users (per bridge) for temporary meeting areas, classrooms, etc.

The InstantWave WEC needs no extra drivers or wireless LAN configuration for wireless operation. It may be connected to most Ethernet-ready equipment, such as industrial PCs, scanners, etc.

Figure 4, on page 20, illustrates a complex infrastructure network that combines APs, WWBs, and WECs.

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