GE MDS iNET 900 - PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND APPLICATIONS; PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

05-2806A01
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Rev. J iNET Series Reference Manual i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND APPLICATIONS .......... 1
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL.........................................................................................................3
1.1.1 Related Publication ....................................................................................................................3
1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Model Offerings ..........................................................................................................................5
1.2.2 Differences Between iNET and iNET-II Models ..........................................................................6
1.2.3 GE MDS P21 Protected Network (Redundant) Configuration ....................................................6
1.3 APPLICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.1 Wireless LAN ..............................................................................................................................7
1.3.2 Point-to-Point LAN Extension .....................................................................................................8
1.3.3 Backhaul for Serial Radio Networks ...........................................................................................8
1.3.4 Multiple Protocols and/or Services .............................................................................................9
1.3.5 Wireless LAN with Mixed Services ...........................................................................................10
1.3.6 Upgrading Older Wireless Network with
Serial Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................10
Replacing Legacy Wireless Products ............................................................................................ 11
Supplement legacy wireless network with IP services................................................................... 11
1.3.7 High-Speed Mobile Data .......................................................................................................... 11
1.4 NETWORK DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS.......................................................................... 12
1.4.1 Extending Network Coverage with Repeaters ..........................................................................12
What is a Repeater System? .........................................................................................................12
Option 1 — Using two transceivers to form a repeater station
(back-to-back repeater)..................................................................................................................12
Option 2 — Using the AP as a Store-and-Forward Packet
Repeater ........................................................................................................................................13
1.4.2 Protected Network Operation using Multiple Access Points .....................................................14
1.4.3 Collocating Multiple Radio Networks ........................................................................................14
The Network Name and the association process ..........................................................................14
Can radio frequency interference (RFI) disrupt my wireless network? ..........................................15
1.5 CYBER SECURITY ............................................................................................................15
1.6 ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................. 17