Specifications

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Glossary
access platform
See R2 Wireless Access Platform.
access point
A wired to wireless bridge that connects a wireless LAN to a wired Ethernet LAN.
ad-hoc network
A group of wireless clients that participate in wireless communication without connection to
a wireless infrastructure network. An ad-hoc network does not include APs.
Ad-hoc networks are also referred to as peer-to-peer networks.
AP
A generic term that refers to the RoamAbout Access Point, RoamAbout Access Point 2000,
or the RoamAbout R2 Wireless Access Platform.
AP Manager
Software that allows the user or Network Manager to configure and manage one or more APs.
Can be used as a diagnostic tool to easily determine best antenna orientation and to make sure
there is a reliable link. The software is installed on a Windows computer that connects to the
AP via a wired LAN or wireless LAN.
bandwidth
A relative range of frequencies that can carry a signal without distortion on a transmission
medium.
beacon
A message that is transmitted at regular intervals by the RoamAbout AP to all wireless clients
in the wireless network.
Beacons are used to maintain and optimize communications by helping mobile clients to
automatically connect to the AP that provides the best communications quality.