Proxim 7920 User Manual
10
Infrastructure
Many companies have an existing Ethernet or Token Ring LAN
infrastructure and want to be able to extend that capability to
wireless nodes. This is accomplished by attaching an Access
Point to the wired LAN. This allows the wireless clients to
access the network resources.
infrastructure and want to be able to extend that capability to
wireless nodes. This is accomplished by attaching an Access
Point to the wired LAN. This allows the wireless clients to
access the network resources.
Figure 4
Single Ethernet AP
For larger environments, RangeLAN2 products support the
ability to roam from one wireless cell to another while maintain-
ing the same network connection. The Access Points establish
coverage areas or cells similar in concept to those of a cellular
phone network. The mobile clients will connect with any Ac-
cess Point that is within range.
ability to roam from one wireless cell to another while maintain-
ing the same network connection. The Access Points establish
coverage areas or cells similar in concept to those of a cellular
phone network. The mobile clients will connect with any Ac-
cess Point that is within range.