Lancom Systems LCOS 3.50 - Manual (Page 208)

LANCOM Reference Manual LCOS 3.50 ̈ Chapter 11: Wireless LAN – WLAN
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̈ Connecting the Wireless LAN to an existing LAN
̈ Extending the coverage of a Wireless LAN
Additionally, the use of a base station enables a central administration of the
Wireless LAN.
Connection to an
existing LAN An infrastructure network is ideally suitable as an extension to existing wired
LANs. For extension of a LAN in areas, where a wiring is not possible or une-
conomical, the infrastructure network represents an ideal alternative.
Larger extension by
roaming function The area, in which mobile stations can get in touch with a base station, is
called radio cell.
If the range of a radio cell is not sufficient any longer to serve all mobile sta-
tions of a wireless network, several base stations can be brought in action. It
is possible to change from a radio cell into another one without interruption
of the network connection. The transmission of roaming information and data
between the base stations is enabled by the wired LAN connection.
LAN base station
Wireless