Enterasys Networks 802.11 - Manual (Page 71)

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Wireless Network Hardware Installation Overview
Wireless Network Hardware Installation Overview
Once you have designed the wireless network and determined where to place the wireless
devices, install and configure the hardware as described in the following sections.
Wireless Infrastructure Network
The following is an overview of the steps to install the wireless devices in a wireless
infrastructure network.
1. Install the RoamAbout AP in the location you have chosen. Refer to the RoamAbout
documentation to install the hardware.
2. Install a tool to configure the AP as described in Chapter 4 .
3. Configure the APs using the procedures in Chapter 5 . You should configure the APs
before configuring clients. A number of client settings depend on the AP settings.
4. Create wireless clients by installing the RoamAbout PC Card into the appropriate
computers. Refer to the RoamAbout PC Card documentation.
5. If installing the RoamAbout Client Utility (recommended), see the “RoamAbout
Client Utility” on page 4-7 .
6. Configure the wireless clients using the procedures described in the RoamAbout
802.11 PC Card Drivers and Utilities Setup and Installation Guide.
LAN-to-LAN Configuration
The following is an overview of the steps to install the APs in a LAN-to-LAN
configuration.
1. If using an outdoor antenna, follow the instructions in the RoamAbout Outdoor
Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide.
2. Install the RoamAbout APs in the locations you have chosen. Refer to the RoamAbout
AP documentation to install the AP hardware.
3. Choose and install a tool to configure the AP as described in Chapter 4 .
4. Configure the APs using the procedure in the “Configuring APs in a Point-to-Point
Network” on page 5-8 or “Configuring the AP for Point-to-Multipoint” on page
5-13 .