Installation guide

Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide 7
1 Introduction
This chapter includes information on the following topics:
• “Overview” on page 7
• “Hardware Description” on page 7
• “Software Description” on page 11
Overview
The Altitude 300-2 dual-band wireless port provides transparent, high-speed data communications
between Extreme's wireless switch products and wireless fixed, portable, or mobile devices equipped
with 802.11a and 802.11b/g adapters.
The Altitude 300-2 is part of the Extreme Networks Unified Access Architecture. When the Altitude
300-2 is connected to a switch that supports Extreme's Unified Access Architecture, the resulting
wireless network is completely integrated into the enterprise network. The Altitude 300-2 and Unified
Access Architecture switches are managed in a seamless extension of Extreme Networks' centralized
management system, EPICenter. This integrated network provides unified security, scalability and
manageability.
Hardware Description
Altitude 300-2 Models And Connections
The Altitude 300-2 wireless port box is available in two models, both of which include the same radios
and feature set:
• Altitude 300-2i with integrated, dual band antennas. This unit is intended for indoor deployment
only.
• Altitude 300-2d with external antenna connectors. This unit can be installed indoors along with
Extreme Networks external antennas, or it can be installed indoors and connected to external
antennas that are installed outdoors.