User`s guide

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the RangeLAN2 754x Extension Point, a member of
the RangeLAN2 family. The Extension Point will allow you to wirelessly extend the coverage
of your existing RangeLAN2 network. It includes features like Smart Attach and
10BaseFree . Smart Attach is a combination of parameters including Preferred Master
Lists, the Error Domain, and the Backbone Search Timer which enable easy configuration of
the Extension Point devices. With Proxim’s 10BaseFree two-radio architecture, one radio
supports data traffic from mobile clients, much like the radio in a standard Access Point. The
second radio creates a data link replacing the wired Ethernet or Token Ring connection.
Since client and backbone traffic each use their own radio, transmissions occur concurrently
with minimum latency and maximum throughput.
Today, Proxim is the leading supplier of spread spectrum radio networking technology for
local area environments. Proxim's unmatched spread spectrum networking expertise,
combined with the company's extensive experience serving the communications needs of the
mobile computing user, have kept Proxim at the forefront of the emerging wireless LAN
market.
Proxim also manufactures ProxLink. ProxLink is a family of RS-232 cable replacement
products. If you would like more information on ProxLink, please contact Proxim's Sales
Department at 800-229-1630.
The RangeLAN2 Family
RangeLAN2 Extension Point is part of a family of high-performance products that provides a
complete wireless networking solution.
❑ RangeLAN2 7400 is a wireless LAN adapter which fits into a PCMCIA Type II
slot on a portable notebook, laptop or pen-based computer.
❑ RangeLAN2 7100 is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a standard PC/AT ISA
bus slot.