User's Manual

MA 850 Installation and Configuration Guide 1
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This chapter provides a description of the MA 850 system, its architecture, installation
configurations, operation and required commissioning procedures.
1.1 About MobileAccess MA 850
Figure 1-1. MobileAccess 850
The MA-850 Wi-Fi Module enables 802.11b/g Wi-Fi signals to be combined with other wireless
services for simultaneous distribution over the MobileAccess Universal Wireless Network. It can
be deployed in a stand-alone mode, for distribution of Wi-Fi only, or it can be connected to
other MobileAccess elements (MA-1000/2000) to deliver Wi-Fi along with other wireless services
including cellular/PCS, public safety, and WMTS.
Unlike traditional Wi-Fi deployments, where 802.11 Access Points (APs) are installed on ceilings
and walls throughout the facility, the MA-850 enables organizations to cluster their 802.11 APs
together in secure telecom closets. With the clustering approach, IT managers can more easily
access APs, which ultimately reduces the operational costs of managing the Wi-Fi network and
minimizes disruption within the facility.