User Manual

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Overview
Introduction
This document describes the system features used in the WLAN Cable
Access Point 6220 Release 1.0 Product.
The Wireless LAN Cable Access Point 6220 is an outdoor hardened,
strand-mountable access point solution designed to extend the reach of
the cable operators’ hybrid fiber coax network utilizing wireless
technologies from existing rights of ways. This solution from Nortel
Networks provides cable operators a fast, low-cost alternative for
delivering service to new customers by eliminating the time, permits, and
construction costs associated with extending aerial or buried drops.
The WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 solution provides :
Flexible service platform
The WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 is a flexible service platform
giving cable operators the ability to offer many different wireless
services such as Public Hot Spots and Commercial High Speed Data
services.
Standard Compliance and Interoperability
The WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 utilizes standard-compliant
DOCSIS
TM
cable modems, thus ensuring interoperability with the
existing cable network. Wireless access is accomplished using industry-
standard IEEE 802.11 radios approved by government regulatory
agencies for use in “unlicensed” ISM frequencies.