Access Point User Guide

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AP-4000 Series User Guide
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following:
• Products Covered in this User Guide
• Document Conventions
• Introduction to Wireless Networking
• Mesh Networking (AP-4000M/4900M Only)
• Guidelines for Roaming
• IEEE 802.11 Specifications
• Management and Monitoring Capabilities
Products Covered in this User Guide
This User Guide details functionality of the AP-4000 Series Access Points, consisting of the following:
Document Conventions
• AP refers to an AP-4000, AP-4000M, or AP-4900M Access Point.
• AP Series refers to the AP-4000, AP-4000M and AP-4900M Access Points.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, screen captures in this User Guide are from the AP-4000.
• 802.11 is used to describe features that apply to the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless standards.
• Blue underlined text indicates a link to a topic or Web address. If you are viewing this documentation on your
computer, click the blue text to jump to the linked item.
• Text enclosed within triangle brackets, < >, should be replaced with a user-defined value.
• The following special notations are used:
NOTE: A note contains important information that helps you make better use of the AP or your computer.
CAUTION: A Caution indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data.
WARNING: A Warning indicates imminent danger to hardware or loss of data.
Product Description
AP-4000 Tri-mode AP that supports:
• 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a clients simultaneously
The AP-4000 can be converted to an AP-4000M using Proxim’s Mesh Software Kit.
AP-4000M Tri-mode AP that supports:
• 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a clients simultaneously
• Mesh networking
AP-49000M Tri-mode AP that supports:
• 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a clients simultaneously
• Mesh networking
• Operation in the 4.9 GHz Public Safety band