User Manual

MDS 05-4055A01, Rev. A MDS entraNET 900 System Guide (Preliminary) 1
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
AND APPLICATIONS
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Contents
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .........................................................3
1.1.1 Model Offerings .............................................................................4
1.2 APPLICATIONS5
1.2.1 Wireless LAN ................................................................................5
1.2.2 Point-to-Point LAN Extension ........................................................6
1.2.3 Backhaul for Serial Radio Networks ..............................................6
1.2.4 Multiple Protocols and/or Services ................................................7
1.2.5 Wireless LAN with Extended Range .............................................8
1.2.6 Upgrading Older Wireless Network with
Serial Interfaces .......................................................................................8
1.3 NETWORK DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS.................................10
1.3.1 Extending Network Coverage with Repeaters ............................10
1.3.2 Protected Network Operation through Multiple Access Points ....12
1.3.3 Collocating Multiple Wireless Networks ......................................13
1.4 SECURITY TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS.....................................14
1.4.1 Early Warning via SNMP Traps ...................................................15
1.5 ACCESSORIES.........................................................................15