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Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Network Configurations Using Client Adapters
Buttons on the ACU Screens
The buttons on the ACU screens are used to perform specific functions. Table 1-2 describes the most
common buttons.
Network Configurations Using Client Adapters
Client adapters can be used in a variety of network configurations. In some configurations, access points
provide connections to your network or act as repeaters to increase wireless communication range. The
maximum communication range is based on how you configure your wireless network.
This section describes and illustrates the two most common network configurations:
• Ad hoc wireless local area network (LAN)
• Wireless infrastructure with workstations accessing a wired LAN
For examples of more complex network configurations involving client adapters and access points, refer
to the documentation for your access point.
Note Refer to Chapter 5 for information on setting the client adapter’s network mode.
Table 1-2 Buttons on the ACU Screens
Button Description
Apply Saves any changes without exiting the screen
Cancel Exits the screen without saving any changes
Defaults Displays the default value of each parameter
Help Provides information on the screen and its parameters
OK Saves any changes and exits the screen
Start Initiates a test
Stop Stops a test that is running