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3 Wiring Guide - Network Connections
3.1
Connecting Wireless LAN
Introduction
In this section
WLAN basics
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Next to the single Ethernet port, enabling wired LAN connectivity,
the STWireless contains a Wireless LAN (WLAN) hub.
This WLAN hub allows wireless connection of several devices to
the public network, e.g. the Internet. The same technology enables
these devices to communicate with each other in a locally mobile
fashion, without the need of a wired LAN environment.
Wireless LAN Basics
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Wireless LAN Requirements
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Connecting WLAN Clients
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Configuration of your WLAN Environment.
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The WLAN's 'radio' link is a shared medium. A wireless access
point like the STWireless, can be seen as a hub between the
wireless clients. As no physical connection exists between the
STWireless and these clients, you must name your STWireless's
WLAN environment. This is done by the so called Service Set
ID (SSID). Your WLAN clients must be part of this SSID
environment in order to be able to communicate with other clients
of this wireless network - including the STWireless.
In most cases, the WLAN client will automatically recognize the
presence of WLAN networks, and their SSID. It is up to the WLAN
hub's policy whether the client is accepted to join the WLAN
network, or not. This is particularly interesting in case several
independent WLAN hubs (e.g. two STWirelesss of different
workgroups") are co located.
The IEEE802.11b standard for WLANs allows for several WLAN
systems to be co located, without sharing the bandwidth. Several
channels are available for use which are associated to a slightly
different frequency in the allowed range. The STWireless
supports operation on all allowed channels.
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