User's Manual

Installation and User Guide: Airgo Access Point 1
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Overview
This chapter introduces the features and capabilities of the Airgo Access Point and presents the
following topics:
• Product Overview
• Features Overview
• Standards and Data Rates
• Radio Resource Management
• Mobility Management
• Portal Architecture
• Security
• Integration with the Existing Wired Network
• Management Interface Options
Product Overview
The Airgo Access Point is part of an innovative suite of wireless technology products designed to
dramatically improve the quality and convenience of wireless networking. By greatly increasing
the range, speed, reliability, security, and ease-of-use of wireless LAN (WLAN) systems, Airgo
Networks products help to promote the mainstream adoption of wireless technology and foster new
wireless applications.
Product Suite
The Airgo Networks product suite comprises these wireless networking products:
• Airgo Access Point
• Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter
• NMS Pro
Airgo Access Points
Airgo Access Points (Airgo AP) provide network connectivity for wireless client stations.
Incorporating the latest technological advances in radio design and implementation, the dual or
single radio Airgo Access Point offers very high wireless performance, financial-grade security,
and extended wireless coverage.
Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter
The Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter provides the communications link between laptop or
desktop PC users and a wireless network. Available in PC Card and Mini PCI Card form factors,
the Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter is designed to take full advantage of the performance,
range, security, and management capabilities of the Airgo Access Point. For more information,
refer to the Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter Installation and User Guide.