Enterasys Networks 802.11 Network Card User Manual


 
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Chapter 3
Designing and Implementing
a Wireless Network
The first step in designing a wireless network is to determine which network configuration
best fits your needs. The wireless network configurations are discussed in Chapter 1. Once
you have chosen a configuration, this chapter lists the various site requirements necessary
for each type of network.
Some of the features listed are not available with earlier versions of the AP and the PC Card
driver. Review the Release Notes to determine if a feature is supported by your AP version
and client version.
In This Chapter
Information in this chapter is presented as follows:
Topic Page
Infrastructure Network 3-2
Determining the Coverage Area and Supported Users 3-3
Selecting the Location for a Single AP 3-4
Selecting the Locations for Multiple APs 3-5
RoamAbout R2 Mezzanine Special Considerations 3-6
Using Multiple Wireless Infrastructure Networks 3-6
Using an Outdoor Antenna 3-6
LAN-to-LAN Network Configuration 3-7
Ad-Hoc Network 3-8
Wireless Network Hardware Installation Overview 3-9