User Manual

54M Wireless CardBus Module
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within the range of the access point can commu-
nicate with other wireless LAN computers within
range of the access point.
• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless
LAN computer to move through a building and still
be connected to the LAN.
• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access
point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and
their wired counterparts.
Notes on wireless LAN configuration
When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the
following points:
• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that
the distance between access points is not too far. In most
buildings, WLAN cards operate within a range of 100 ~
300 feet, depending on the thickness and structure of the
walls.
• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal.
If there is interference in transmitting through a wall, it
may be that the wall has reinforcing metal in its structure.
Install another access point to circumvent this problem.
• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing
struts that interfere with WLAN transmission.