User's Manual Part 1

Access / One
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Network
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◗ Network Management
The network server maintains internal tables for each network node that it
communicates with, as well as any other network servers within Access/One
Network. The network server works in conjunction with Manager/One to
build detailed system/node/module level mapping of the network, enabling
you to monitor and configure the network at any level.
◗ Traffic Prioritization and Control
User traffic on the network is managed locally at the network node. Network
traffic is managed at the system-level by the network server. Knowing the
users that are attached to each node allows the network server to determine
how user traffic should be prioritized and routed through the network. All
types of user data are managed in this way (including broadcast and multicast
traffic) which significantly reduces any overhead on the network.
◗ Enhanced User Mobility and Tracking
Network servers make roaming possible for users of devices, such as PDAs,
who previously had to re-login every time they entered a conventional access
point coverage area. But thanks to the availability of 24/7 connectivity
through Access/One Network, even the smallest, most mobile and most
battery-sensitive of the handheld devices can now serve as productive
business tools.
Master Network Server
Establishing a master/slave relationship between network servers facilitates efficient
Wide Area Network management by reducing the amount of traffic between two
subnets on the same network. It also provides a single network server responsible for
all Strix devices within its subnet, which Manager/One users are redirected to if they
try to log into a non-master network server.
The master network server transmits time/date packets periodically to all Strix
devices using the Strix Time Distribution protocol, enabling all Strix network nodes
and wireless modules to be synchronized.