User`s guide

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Table of Contents
About the User’s Guide and Technical Reference
Manual ......................................................................... vii
Typographical Conventions ...................................ix
Section 1
Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series
Wireless LAN Adapter ............................................... 1-1
Safety Information .............................................. 1-2
Dipole Antenna ............................................ 1-3
High Gain Antennas .................................... 1-3
Other Devices in the Wireless Network ....... 1-3
Radio Characteristics ......................................... 1-4
Direct Sequence Radio Technology ................... 1-4
Data Transparency and Protocols ...................... 1-4
Protocols Supported ........................................... 1-5
Radio Ranges ..................................................... 1-5
Site Survey .................................................. 1-5
Link Test ...................................................... 1-7
Security Features ............................................... 1-7
Terminology ........................................................ 1-8
System Configurations ..................................... 1-10
Coverage Options ............................................ 1-14
Section 2
Installing the Hardware .............................................. 2-1
Before You Start ................................................. 2-2
Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter ................... 2-4
Installation ................................................... 2-4
Configuring the DIP Switches (ISA Only) ........... 2-7
Base Address .............................................. 2-8
IRQ Level .................................................... 2-9
Attaching the Antenna ...................................... 2-10
Viewing the Indicator Displays ......................... 2-11