1999 Cabletron Systems Overview of the Wireless functionality
1999 Cabletron Systems
• Overview of the Wireless functionality • Applications for Wireless in Education • Introduction to the Roam. About product line • Advantages of Roam. About 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking Roam. About Introduction to Wireless Networking
• A network that’s reliable and sets up in less than 15 minutes! • Establish instant networks wirelessly in any location Roam. About Why Wireless? • Roam anywhere and stay connected throughout offices, campuses, etc. 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking • Cost effective, both indoor and outdoor
• Proliferation of Laptops / PDA’s • Cooperative Learning in a creative, social environment Roam. About Why Wireless on Campus? – Libraries – Study Rooms – Cafeterias – Outside • Enhance classroom / lecture learning – Cost effective in classroom, department offices 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking – Dormitories
• Healthcare • Industrial Roam. About Wireless is a Horizontal market product • Government Wireless Networking • Enterprise / SOHO / Business Travel / Home 1999 Cabletron Systems
• Complete IEEE 802. 11 wireless solutions including: – Roam. About Access. Point: Bridges Wireless LAN to standard Ethernet LAN Roam. About Wireless LAN Product Family – Extended range indoor antenna: Used for workgroup wireless LANs – Directional Antenna: For building to building applications 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking – Wireless adapter cards (PCMCIA): Used in Access. Points and in PC's
• The Access. Point full-featured bridge that bridges a wired LAN to a wireless LAN Roam. About Access. Point “Bridge” • Redundancy through overlapping footprints – support for spanning tree • Point-to-point diagnostics / SNMP management 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking – allows network integrity and fault tolerance
• Standard UTP RJ-45 connections • Network management: Roam. About Access. Point – Local via console management port • Free Software upgrade capabilities for future upgrades 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking – Remote via any SNMP management platform
• Standard international mounting hardware • Compact form factor Roam. About Access. Point 2000: So What’s New? • Remote Power / “Power Injector” 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking • Smoke-detector-like cover
• One Access. Point provides ethernet quality support to multiple users • Roaming: Roam. About Access. Point-to-Client Ratio – 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 Access. Point to another in the same wireless network – Cabletron supports Inter-Access. Point Protocol (IAPP) 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking – Allows a station to move one Access. Point to another within the same wireless network
• PC Card - 2. 4 GHz Direct Sequence, Spread Spectrum Technology Roam. About 802. 11 Integrated Radio Transmitter/Receiver – PCMCIA Type II extended – LED indication – 5 Volt operation Diagnostic LED’s External Antenna connection 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking – External antenna option
• Desktop solution – ISA and PCI – Modular Optional external antenna Roam. About New ISA 802. 11 Interface Card Wireless Networking – Antenna cable Note: ISA or PCI adapter need to be installed in PC prior to the installation of the PCI card 1999 Cabletron Systems
Wireless Networking • LAN to LAN mode is when the user wants to span a distance with a wireless bridge Roam. About Building-to-Building Solution 1999 Cabletron Systems
• 11 Mbps throughput • Vendor interoperability Roam. About IEEE 802. 11(B) Standard Provides • Better power device management • Proven migration path • Integrated transmitter/receiver • Backward compatible with previous 802. 11 DS 2 Mbps products 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking • Pricing improvements
• Best Wireless Access. Point in the industry!! – Provides the mobile user true mobility! • Through filtering, prevents unnecessary network traffic passing through the wired LAN Roam. About Cabletron Advantages • Full remote management – Enterprise level, SPECTRUM - manage both the wireless network and wired network – Access Point Manager – SNMP network management for the Access. Point – Management utility for the client 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking • RMON capability
• Better security tools than most other vendors – Cabletron is one of few manufacturers that offer Encryption worldwide Roam. About Cabletron Advantages – Supports four simultaneous encryption keys • Encryption based on RC 4 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 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking – Used for highly secure environments
• Investment Protection – Easily upgradable to future radio technologies Roam. About Cabletron Advantages Wireless Networking – Flash firmware from Cabletron’s website • www. cabletron. com/wireless 1999 Cabletron Systems
• Global Network Technology Services – Network Focused Roam. About The Complete Networking Solution – Strategic partnerships (Outdoor Installations / Site Surveys) Wireless Networking – Global Technology Services 1999 Cabletron Systems
• GUI tool allows for the configuration of multiple Access. Points with just a single command a big time saver! Roam. About The Best Wireless Network Solution -AC Power Installation Savings of $250 - $350 per Access Point! • Mounting Hardware and Attractive Cover Appropriate for mounting in any professional environment • 802. 11 B 11 Mbps Ethernet Quality Performance! 1999 Cabletron Systems Wireless Networking • Remote Power from Cabletron’s Power Injection Technology!
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