AMG1202-T10B/AMG1302-T10B
Support Notes
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Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring
frequent moves and changes.
Scalability: Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies
to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are
easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small
number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that
enable roaming over a broad area.
3. What is the disadvantage of Wireless LAN?
The speed of Wireless LAN is still relatively slower than wired LAN. The setup
cost of Wireless LAN is relative high because the equipment cost including
access point and PCMCIA Wireless LAN card is higher than hubs and CAT 5
cables.
4. Where can you find 802.11 wireless networks?
Airports, hotels, and even coffee shops like Starbucks are deploying 802.11
networks, so people can wirelessly surf the Internet with their laptops.
5. What is an Access Point?
The AP (access point also known as a base station) is the wireless server that
with an antenna and a wired Ethernet connection that broadcasts information
using radio signals. AP typically acts as a bridge for the clients. It can pass
information to wireless LAN cards that have been installed in computers or
laptops allowing those computers to connect to the campus network and the
Internet without wires.
6. Is it possible to use wireless products from a variety of
vendors?
Yes. As long as the products comply with the same IEEE 802.11 standard. The
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