User's Manual

Installation and Configuration 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
products help to promote the mainstream adoption of wireless technology, and help to foster new
wireless applications.
Product Suite
The Airgo product suite comprises these wireless networking products:
• Airgo Access Point
• Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter
• Airgo Professional Network Management System (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-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 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.