Introduction - Siemens HiPath V6R1 Installation Manual

2 Introduction

Warning
The HiPath Wireless Outdoor AP must not be installed in an explosive atmosphere.
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HiPath Wireless Outdoor AP Installation Guide
Product Overview
The HiPath Wireless Outdoor AP enables you to extend your Wireless LAN
beyond the boundaries of indoor locations. They are resistant to harsh outdoor
conditions and extreme temperatures. Using the advanced wireless distribution
feature of the HiPath Wireless LAN, the HiPath Wireless Outdoor AP can extend
your Wireless LAN to outdoor locations without Ethernet cabling. A mounting
bracket is available to enable quick and easy mounting of the HiPath Wireless
Outdoor APs to walls, rails, and poles.
The HiPath Wireless Outdoor AP supports the 802.11a, 802.11g and full
backward compatibility with legacy 802.11b devices. It is delivered in a rugged
enclosure and is available in two versions — internal antenna and external
antenna. The HiPath Wireless Outdoor AP2660 with external antenna connectors
supports a variety of antennas, providing range and coverage versatility.
The HiPath Wireless Outdoor AP interoperates fully with the HiPath Wireless
LAN, including support for HiPath VoWLAN, branch office mode, availability and
mobility features.
Figure 1 HiPath Wireless Outdoor AP
Note: The HiPath Wireless Outdoor APs do not work without the HiPath Wireless
Controller.
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