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Appendix 4: Frequently Asked Questions
NETWORK ELEMENTS
Q- What are the elements that make up the Strix Systems product?
A- Access/One Network is a modular system with several categories of building blocks
that perform specific roles within the system. These categories are Client Connect,
Network Connect, Wireless Workgroup, and Network Server.
Each of these categories contains a choice of modules which are individually selected
and assembled to form a single network element called a Network Node. Each
Network Node provides localized connectivity and intelligence with multiple Network
Nodes connected in a mesh to form the Access/One Network.
Q- What are all the possible combinations of modules?
A- Due to the modular architecture of Access/One Network, there are a large number of
possible combinations of modules. Each Network Node within the Access/One
Network is assembled based on the categories defined above.
Each Network Node can be assembled to provide a single or dual RF technology for
Client Connection (802.11a or b/g), with wired or wireless Network Connectivity, and
with or without a Network Server. Stationary users can also be added to the
Access/One Network via the Wireless Workgroup.
There are some basic physical configuration rules for each Network Node as they are
being assembled, which are outlined below.
• The Base Module must always be the lowest module within the Node
• When using 802.11a Network Connect, the 802.11a Wireless Module must be
placed as the lowest Wireless Module within the Node.
• The 802.11 Antenna Module must be placed above all other modules within the
Node (must be the topmost module in the Node).
Q- What are the prohibited combinations?
A- Besides the physical assembly rules defined above, it is prohibited to use more than one
radio module of the same type. For example, a WM11Ae may not be used with another
WM11Ae module. Also, it is prohibited to use more than three ‘active’ modules within
any single Network Node. An ‘active’ module is defined as being either a Wireless
Module or a Network Server Module. Base Modules and Antenna Modules are not
considered ‘active.’
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