User's Manual

April 2004 © 2003 Foundry Networks, Inc. 1-1
Chapter 1
About This Guide
The IronPoint™ 200 Access Point is a device that allows wireless clients to connect to your
enterprise network. It is a full-featured access point that can be managed as a single device or by
IronView Network Manager, a network management tool that manages several Foundry devices on a
network.
This guide presents the procedures for installing the IronPoint™ 200 Access Point.
Audience
This guide is for system administrators with a working knowlege of wireless networks and network
management.
You should be familiar with switching and networking concepts.
Nomenclature
This guide uses the following typographical conventions to show information:
Warning: A warning calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death.
Caution: A caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment.
Note: A note emphasizes an important fact or calls your attention to a dependency.
How to Get Help
If you need assistance, Foundry Networks is committed to ensuring that your investment in our
products remains cost-effective by offering a variety of support options.
Foundry Networks Technical Support
Foundry Networks technical support will ensure that the fast and easy access that you have come to
expect from your Foundry Networks products will be maintained.
Web Access
Point your browser to the following URL: http://www.foundrynetworks.com.