Setting The Communication Domain; Stationary Wireless Pcs; Roaming Wireless Pcs - SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2635W User Manual

Setting the Communication Domain

Stationary Wireless PCs

The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each access
point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the
domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access
point you want to connect to. Check with your administrator for the SSID
of the access point you should connect to.

Roaming Wireless PCs

A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers.
More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended
Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous
coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All
wireless adapters and access points within a specific ESS must be
configured with the same SS ID and to the same radio channel.
Wireless Cell
Coverage Area
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
<BSS1>
Notebooks with Wireless
PC Card Adapters
Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio
channel and ideal location for the access points to maximize performance.
(Refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 24 for detailed information on
installation and usage.)
Desktop PC
Access Point
S C
ETTING THE
File
Server
Switch
Access Point
PC with Wireless
PC I Adapter
<ESS>
Seamless Roaming
OMMUNICATION
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
<BSS2>
D
OMAIN
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