User Manual

Introduction to the MA-860 System
1.2 System Architecture
The MA-860 system consists of the following main functional modules:
• MA-860 WLAN module – provides support for up to four
802.11a and 802.11b/g access
point radios in a 1:1 relationship between the access point connector port(s) and antenna
port. Support remote Web based management and configuration through any standard
supported HTTP web browser.
• Wi-Fi Coverage Expander (WCE) units – WLAN signal amplification unit installed
adjacent to each antenna via a standard patch cable. This device provides the capability
independently compensate for both 802.11a and 802.11b/g. A maximum distance of 250
feet of cable losses can be compensated from the 860 WLAN module.
• Multi-service Antennas – MobileAccess or any compatible multi-service antennas. A
complete list of MobileAccess certified antennas can be referenced in section
3.4.1.
• Access Point – Any MobileAccess certified IEEE 802.11a/b/g access point. A complete list
of MobileAccess approved access point vendors can be referenced in section
3.5.1.
The following figure illustrates the MA-860 services converged with MA2000 services.
Detailed information on the various installations is given in section
1.4.
Figure 1-2. MobileAccess 860 WLAN Functional Block Diagram
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