User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221-802.11b-only
- This multi-product manual describes some features not available on the 2221-802.11b-only Access P...
- Preface
- Hardware Installation
- Network Configuration and Planning
- System Configuration
- Specifications
- Template for placing the Access Point 2220/2221
- Mounting the Access Point 2220/2221 on a Drop Ceiling
Chapter 2 Network Configuration and Planning 23
Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221
A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers. More than
one access point can be configured to create an Extended Service Set (ESS). By
placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless
users within this ESS can roam freely. All Nortel Networks Wireless LAN--Series
2200 wireless network cards and adapters and Access Point 2220/2221 wireless
access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID
.
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Server
Switch
Desktop PC
Access Point
<BSS2>
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
Seamless Roaming
<ESS>
Switch
Access Point
<BSS1>
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter