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The Extricom WLAN System User Guide 13
A Typical Extricom Wireless Network Topology
An Extricom WLAN switch is connected to the wired LAN, and the APs distributed throughout the
enterprise. Figure 10 shows a typical Extricom enterprise topology, consisting of an Extricom
switch and eight APs.
Figure 10: Typical Extricom Typology
Extricom uses standard WLAN protocols (IEEE 802.11). As a result, any 802.11a/b/g/n standard
wireless device can work seamlessly with the Extricom system.
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• Mixing different types of Extricom AP’s on the same switch is not
permitted, except for EXRP-20 and 20E AP’s or EXRP-40 and 40E
AP’s.
• When using the EXSW-400/800 with EXRP-40, EXRP-30n, or EXRP-
40En, only two radios will operate.
• Extricom APs must be directly connected to the switch to function.
• An Extricom range extender or media converter, may be used between
the AP and the switch, when extra range is required.