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Using one at-wl2411 in a simple wireless network – Allied Telesis AT-WL2411 User Manual

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Configuring the IEEE 802.11b Radio

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Using One AT-WL2411 in a Simple Wireless Network

You can use the AT-WL2411 to extend your existing Ethernet network to
include wireless end devices. The access point connects directly to your
wireless network and the end devices a wireless extension of the wired
LAN.

Figure 39 A Simple Wireless Network

In a simple wireless network, the access point that is connected to he
wired network serves as a transparent bridge between the wired
network and wireless end devices.

To install a simple wireless network, perform the following procedure:

1.

Configure the initial IP address. For help, refer to

Configuring the

TCP/IP Settings

on page 52.

2.

Install the access point. For help, refer to

Installation

on page 25.

3.

Configure the Ethernet network. For help, refer to

Configuring the

Ethernet Network

on page 51.

4.

Configure the radios. For help, refer to

To Configure the 802.11b

Radio

on page 127.

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Access
Point

Ethernet