Symbol Technologies AP-4131 manual Introduction, Access Point AP

Chapter 1 Introduction

Spectrum24 is a spread spectrum cellular network that operates between

2.4and 2.5 GHz (gigahertz). This technology provides a high-capacity network using multiple access points within any environment.

The Symbol AP-4131Access Point (AP) is a Spectrum24 direct-sequence (DS) product. Spectrum24 DS products use direct-sequence technology to provide a high-capacity, high-data-rate wireless network.

Spectrum24 DS infrastructure products include:

•bridging architecture to provide communication between radio and wired multiple network segments

•a design based on the IEEE 802.11 standard

•an 11 Mbps data rate for fast operation

•seamless roaming for mobile users with devices such as laptops, wireless PCs, scanning terminals and other computers with PCMCIA slots.

1.1Access Point (AP)

The Access Point (AP) provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and wireless networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped mobile units (MUs). MUs include the full line of Symbol Spectrum24 terminals, PC Cards, bar-code scanners and other devices.

This guide provides configuration and setup information for the AP-4131 model access point. Refer to the rear of the access point for product model information.

The AP provides an 11 Mbps data transfer rate on the radio network.

It monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to MUs over the Spectrum24 network. It also monitors MU radio traffic and forwards MU packets to the Ethernet LAN.

AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 1