User's Manual

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1.4 Applications
Wireless LAN (WLAN) products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes the benefits of
deploying a wireless access point:
a) Difficult-to-Wire Environments
There are many situations where wires cannot be installed, deployed easily or cannot be hidden from view. Many
older buildings sites, or areas within a building may make the installation of an Ethernet-based LAN impossible,
impractical or expensive.
b) Temporary Workgroups
A deployed wireless access point or several access points, gives businesses the flexibility to create temporary
workgroups/networks in more open areas within a building – auditoriums, amphitheater classrooms, ballrooms,
arenas, exhibition centers, and temporary offices.
c) The Ability to Access Real-Time Information
Doctors/Nurses, Point-of-Sale Employees, and/or Warehouse Workers can access real-time information on their
network via the access point while dealing with patients, serving customers, and/or processing information.
d) Frequently Changing Environments
Setting up an access point, like the ECB600, to provide access to a company network or its Internet connection is
quick and easy which also makes it ideal for establishing network access in temporary venues like exhibits, special
events, or show rooms.
e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networks
A wireless access point, like the ECB600, is ideal for SOHO users who need a cost-effective way to expand their
existing network to provide more access for more devices, easy and quick installation of a small network.
f) Wireless Extensions to Existing Ethernet-based Networks
Wireless access points, like the ECB600, enable network administrators, installers and end-users to extend the range
and reach of an existing Ethernet-based network.