Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions 4324 Manual Do Utilizador

As with any full-featured network equipment, deploying the 
Alcatel Wireless LAN (Wireless LAN) solution requires a degree of 
planning. The process may involve multiple components as well 
as various individuals in your organization. As the network 
manager, you should become familiar with the components and 
deployment summary outlined in this section.

The Alcatel Wireless LAN solution consists of three major 
components:

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Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. This is an enterprise-class 
switch into which multiple Access Points (APs) and Air Moni-
tors (AMs) are connected and controlled.

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Alcatel Wireless Access Point. This is a next-generation wire-
less transceiver which functions as an AP or AM. Although 
third-party APs can be used with the Alcatel Wireless LAN 
system, the Alcatel AP provides the best features and easiest 
integration.

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Alcatel AOS-W Switch Software. This software intelligently 
integrates the Wireless LAN switch and APs to provide load 
balancing, rate limiting, self healing, authentication, mobility, 
security, firewalls, encryption, and centralization for monitor-
ing and upgrades.