User Manual

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Introduction
In This Chapter
Introducing the AP-600
The Product Package
System Requirements
IEEE 802.11 Specifications
Wireless Networking Concepts
Management and Monitoring Capabilities
Active Ethernet
Software Features
Introducing the AP-600
The AP-600 is a high performance wireless Access Point that includes an integrated antenna and radio. The AP-600
comes in two models: AP-600a, which complies with the IEEE 802.11a wireless standard, and AP-600b, which
complies with the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard (see IEEE 802.11 Specifications for details). Both models provide
mobile clients with wireless access to a network infrastructure.
Proxim is a leading manufacturer of wireless networking equipment. Proxim’s unmatched expertise in radio networking
technology, combined with the company’s extensive experience serving the communication needs of the mobile
computing user, have kept Proxim at the forefront of the wireless Local Area Networking (LAN) market.
Document Conventions
The term, AP-600, is used to describe features that are available with both the AP-600a and the AP-600b.
The term, 802.11, is used to describe features that apply to both the 802.11a and 802.11b standards.
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