User's Manual Part 1
Table Of Contents
- contents
- Preface
- Product Overview
- Preparing for Installation
- Installing the Client Adapter
- Using the Profile Manager
- Configuring the Client Adapter
- Overview
- Setting System Parameters
- Setting RF Network Parameters
- Setting Advanced Infrastructure Parameters
- Setting Advanced Ad Hoc Parameters
- Setting Network Security Parameters
- Using EAP Authentication
- Performing Diagnostics
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Introduction to the Client Adapters
Introduction to the Client Adapters
The Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters are radio modules that provide transparent wireless
data communications between fixed, portable, or mobile devices and other wireless devices or a wired
network infrastructure. The client adapters are fully compatible when used in devices supporting
Plug-and-Play (PnP) technology.
The primary function of the client adapters is to transfer data packets transparently through the wireless
infrastructure through an access point connected to a wired LAN. The adapters operate similarly to a
standard network product except that the cable is replaced with a radio connection and an access point
is required to make the connection to the wire. No special wireless networking functions are required,
and all existing applications that operate over a network can operate using the adapters.
This document covers the five client adapters described in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Client Adapter Types
Client Adapter Model Number Description Illustration
PC card AIR-PCM3xx An IEEE 802.11b-compliant 11-Mbps 2.4-GHz PCMCIA card radio
module that can be inserted into any device equipped with an external
Type II or Type III PC card slot. Host devices can include laptops,
notebook computers, personal digital assistants, and handheld or
portable devices. The PC card is available in the 340 and 350 series.
LM card AIR-LMC3xx An IEEE 802.11b-compliant 11-Mbps 2.4-GHz PCMCIA card radio
module that is usually preinstalled in a device equipped with an
internal Type II or Type III PC card slot. Host devices usually include
handheld or portable devices. The LM card is available in the 340 and
350 series.
PCI card AIR-PCI3xx An IEEE 802.11b-compliant 11-Mbps 2.4-GHz client adapter card
radio module that can be inserted into any device equipped with an
empty PCI expansion slot, such as a desktop personal computer. The
PCI card is available in the 340 and 350 series.
Mini PCI card AIR-MPI350 An IEEE 802.11b-compliant 11-Mbps 2.4-GHz client adapter card
radio module that is preinstalled in a device equipped with an internal
Type IIIA mini PCI card slot, such as a laptop computer. The mini PCI
card is available only in the 350 series.
PC-Cardbus
card
AIR-CB20A An IEEE 802.11a-compliant 54-Mbps 5-GHz client adapter card
radio module with a Cardbus interface that can be inserted into any
device equipped with an external Type II or Type III Cardbus slot.
Host devices can include laptops, notebook computers, personal
digital assistants, and handheld or portable devices.
CISCO AIRONET 340
SERIES
11 Mbps WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER
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CISCO AIRONET 340
SERIES
11 Mbps WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER
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