User's Manual

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About This Guide
z This guide describes the various options for configuring the Meru AP300 and the wireless
LAN. The architecture and fundamental operations of system are described.
Audience
This guide is intended for network administrators configuring and maintaining the Meru AP300.
Familiarity with the following concepts is helpful when configuring the Meru Wireless LAN
System:
z Network administration, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and routing
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches (if required by your switch)
z IEEE 802.11n (Wi-Fi) concepts, including:
ESSIDs
WEP
z Network Security (optional)
WPA
802.1X
RADIUS
X.509 certificates
Other Sources of Information
Additional information is available in the following Meru publications, Web site, and external
references.
Meru Publications
z Meru AP300 Install Guide
z Meru System Director Release Notes