User`s guide

MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. E.1 MDS iNET 900 Series User’s Guide 1
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
AND APPLICATIONS
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Contents
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................................... 3
1.1.1 Model Offerings ........................................................................ 5
1.2 APPLICATIONS ....................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Wireless LAN ........................................................................... 5
1.2.2 Point-to-Point LAN Extension ................................................... 6
1.2.3 Backhaul for Serial Radio Networks ......................................... 6
1.2.4 Multiple Protocols and/or Services ........................................... 7
1.2.5 Wireless LAN with Mixed Services ........................................... 8
1.2.6 Upgrading Older Wireless Network with
Serial Interfaces .................................................................................. 9
1.2.7 High-Speed Mobile Data .......................................................... 10
1.3 NETWORK DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS............................... 10
1.3.1 Extending Network Coverage with Repeaters ......................... 10
1.3.2 Protected Network Operation using Multiple Access Points .... 12
1.3.3 Collocating Multiple Radio Networks ........................................ 13
1.4 MDS SECURITY SUITE.......................................................... 14
1.4.1 Early Warning via SNMP Traps ................................................ 15
1.5 ACCESSORIES....................................................................... 15