Avaya Wireless AP-3 User Manual

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Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide                                                                                   1-1

The following topics are covered in this section:

•  Document Conventions
•  Introduction to Wireless Networking
•  IEEE 802.11 Specifications
•  Management and Monitoring Capabilities

•  The term, AP, refers to an Access Point. 
•  The term, 802.11, is used to describe features that apply to the 

802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless standards.

•  A Dual-radio AP is an Access Point that includes two radios; it can 

support one or two IEEE radio standards (depending on the type of 
radios installed). The AP-3 is a Dual-radio AP.

•  An 802.11a AP is an Access Point that supports the IEEE 802.11a 

standard.

•  An 802.11b AP is an Access Point that supports the IEEE 802.11b 

standard.

•  An 802.11b/g AP is an Access Point that supports the IEEE 802.11g