User Manual

1–4 Installation Guide
Getting Started
Additionally, the access point on the infrastructure wireless LAN
can provide access to an existing wired LAN. This link allows
computers on the wireless LAN to access the wired LAN’s
resources and tools, including Internet access, electronic mail
delivery, file transfer, and printer sharing.
Advantages Extended range: The access point extends the
range of the wireless LAN. Each computer can
communicate with other computers equipped
for wireless networking that are within the
range of the access point.
Roaming: As you move throughout the
building, the MultiPort Module determines the
best access point to use to ensure continuous
communication with the network.
Network connectivity: An access point can
provide a wireless LAN access to an existing
wired network by bridging the two networks
together. This gives users of the wireless LAN
access to all functions of the wired
network—from file server access to electronic
mail and Internet.
Disadvantages As this network mode offers more features, it
requires additional components and setup time
to deploy.
Requirements One access point, such as the Compaq
WL300, WL400, WL410, or WL510.
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