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This chapter provides a description of the MA-860 WLAN solution, architecture, installation
configuration, operation and required commissioning procedures.
1.1 About MobileAccess MA-860
Figure 1-1. MobileAccess MA-860
The MA-860 WLAN solution is part of the MobileAccess third generation family of products for
Wireless LAN infrastructure. It is comprised of an MobileAccess 860 WLAN module and WCE,
WiFi coverage expander, in order, to provide a centralized, secure Wi-Fi AP management system
with greater range and coverage visibility by delivering an “access point” in the ceiling behavior
and performance with added benefits of security, management, aesthetics, and leveraging a
single infrastructure to provide a complete set of wireless services.
The MobileAccess 860 WLAN solution offers the ability to leverage a single antenna
infrastructure to deliver not only IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g, but a combined services approach
which allows the customer the flexibility to choose one or all MobileAccess supported RF
technologies for distribution over a single antenna infrastructure: Wi-Fi, cellular/PCS, public
safety and/or WMTS while maintaining a reliable application independent architecture.
1.1.1 MA-860 Features and Capabilities
• Multi-use infrastructure:
o The same cables and antennas used for Wi-Fi can be used to support the
simultaneous extension and distribution of other wireless voice and data services
• Simple installation and maintenance:
o Access Points are co-located in the telecom IDF or closet
o All data and voice services distributed via a common coax cabling and broadband
antennas
o AP Clustering - 802.11 access points (APs) connect to the MA-860 in telecom closets
MA-860 Installation and Configuration Guide
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