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Introduction to Wireless Networking

Introduction to Wireless Networking. Overview of the Wireless functionality Applications for Wireless in Education Introduction to the RoamAbout product line Advantages of RoamAbout. Why Wireless?. A network that’s reliable and sets up in less than 15 minutes!

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Introduction to Wireless Networking

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  1. Introduction to Wireless Networking • Overview of the Wireless functionality • Applications for Wireless in Education • Introduction to the RoamAbout product line • Advantages of RoamAbout

  2. Why Wireless? • A network that’s reliable and sets up in less than 15 minutes! • Establish instant networks wirelessly in any location • Cost effective, both indoor and outdoor • Roam anywhere and stay connected throughout offices, campuses, etc.

  3. Why Wireless on Campus? • Proliferation of Laptops / PDA’s • Cooperative Learning in a creative, social environment • Libraries • Dormitories • Study Rooms • Cafeterias • Outside • Enhance classroom / lecture learning • Cost effective in classroom, department offices

  4. Wireless is a Horizontal market product • Healthcare • Industrial • Government • Enterprise / SOHO / Business Travel / Home

  5. RoamAbout Wireless LAN Product Family • Complete IEEE 802.11 wireless solutions including: • RoamAbout AccessPoint: Bridges Wireless LAN to standard Ethernet LAN • Wireless adapter cards(PCMCIA): Used in AccessPoints and in PC's • Extended range indoor antenna: Used for workgroup wireless LANs • Directional Antenna:For building to building applications

  6. RoamAbout AccessPoint “Bridge” • The AccessPoint full-featured bridge that bridges a wired LAN to a wireless LAN • Redundancy through overlapping footprints • allows network integrity and fault tolerance • support for spanning tree • Point-to-point diagnostics / SNMP management

  7. RoamAbout AccessPoint • Standard UTP RJ-45 connections • Network management: • Local via console management port • Remote via any SNMP management platform • Free Software upgrade capabilities for future upgrades

  8. RoamAbout AccessPoint 2000:So What’s New? • Standard international mounting hardware • Compact form factor • Smoke-detector-like cover • Remote Power / “Power Injector”

  9. AccessPoint-to-Client Ratio • One AccessPoint provides ethernet quality support to multiple users • Roaming: • Allows a station to move one AccessPoint to another within the same wireless network • Eliminates conflicts and data loops • Multi-Channel Roaming: • Makes it possible to support 3 non-overlapping channels within the wireless network • Stations dynamically change channels when roaming from one AccessPoint to another in the same wireless network • Cabletron supports Inter-AccessPoint Protocol (IAPP)

  10. 802.11 Integrated Radio Transmitter/Receiver • PC Card - 2.4GHz Direct Sequence, Spread Spectrum Technology • PCMCIA Type II extended • External antenna option • LED indication • 5Volt operation Diagnostic LED’s External Antenna connection

  11. New ISA 802.11 Interface Card • Desktop solution • ISA and PCI • Modular • Antenna cable Optional external antenna Note: ISA or PCI adapter need to be installed in PC prior to the installation of the PCI card

  12. RoamAbout Building-to-Building Solution • LAN to LAN mode is when the user wants to span a distance with a wireless bridge

  13. IEEE 802.11(B) Standard Provides • 11Mbps throughput • Vendor interoperability • Better power device management • Pricing improvements • Proven migration path • Integrated transmitter/receiver • Backward compatible with previous 802.11 DS 2Mbps products

  14. Cabletron Advantages • Best Wireless AccessPoint in the industry!! • Provides the mobile user true mobility! • Through filtering, prevents unnecessary network traffic passing through the wired LAN • RMON capability • Full remote management • Enterprise level, SPECTRUM - manage both the wireless network and wired network • Access Point Manager • SNMP network management for the AccessPoint • Management utility for the client

  15. Cabletron Advantages • Better security tools than most other vendors • Cabletron is one of few manufacturers that offer Encryption worldwide • Used for highly secure environments • Supports four simultaneous encryption keys • Encryption based on RC4 in building for enhanced security • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) • High performance • Very high security levels • Confidence in deploying wireless technology when data security is vital

  16. Cabletron Advantages • Investment Protection • Easily upgradable to future radio technologies • Flash firmware from Cabletron’s website • www.cabletron.com/wireless

  17. The Complete Networking Solution • Global Network Technology Services • Network Focused • Strategic partnerships (Outdoor Installations / Site Surveys) • Global Technology Services

  18. The Best Wireless Network Solution • GUI tool allows for the configuration of multiple AccessPoints with just a single command a big time saver! • Remote Power from Cabletron’s Power Injection Technology! -AC Power Installation Savings of $250 - $350 per Access Point! • Mounting Hardware and Attractive Cover Appropriate for mounting inany professional environment • 802.11B 11Mbps Ethernet Quality Performance!

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