User Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Telex 2480AA Access Point
Perfect for the campus, enterprise or wireless Internet service provider (WISP), the Telex
2480AA Access Point extends wireless connectivity to any 802.11b client device. The 2480AA
AP simply and efficiently transmits data between 10Base-T and your 2.4 GHz 802.11b clients.
The Telex 2480AA AP gives you the freedom to wirelessly connect any standard 802.11b
networked client anywhere within it’s range. A highly sensitive 200 mW radio and optional
diversity reception means that you can easily cover distances of up to 12 miles in LOS or
multipath environments.
Based on signal strength, it dynamically shifts between 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps network speeds for
maximum reliability of connection. So you’ve got the flexibility and performance you need
from your wireless LAN or wireless ISP.
Wireless data or VoIP is transmitted and received from the client or CPE to the 2480AA Access
Point on the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The radio signal path should be line-of-sight (LOS) between
the 2 antennas. If the radio signal path is over a large body of water, such as a lake or bay, or if
the signal passes through an urban area with several tall buildings, then multipath propagation
may be present. The 2480AA AP may be used with a single Tx/Rx antenna for normal LOS
conditions, or a secondary Rx antenna may be used when multipath is present.