Chapter 1 Introduction; Access Point (Ap) - Symbol Spectrum24 AP-4100 Series Product Reference Manual

Introduction
Chapter 1
Spectrum24 is a spread spectrum cellular network that operates between
2.4 and 2.5 GHz (gigahertz). This technology provides a high-capacity
network using multiple access points within any environment.
The Symbol AP-4100 Series Access Point (AP) is a Spectrum24 direct-
sequence (DS) product. Spectrum24 DS products use direct-sequence
technology to provide a high-capacity, high-data-rate wireless network.
Spectrum24 DS infrastructure products include:
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Access Point (AP)

The Access Point (AP) provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and
wireless networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks
and radio-equipped mobile units (MUs). MUs include the full line of Symbol
Spectrum24 terminals, PC Cards, bar-code scanners and other devices.
This guide provides configuration and setup information for both the
AP-4111 and AP-4121 model access points. Refer to the rear of the access
point for product model information.
The AP provides an 11 Mbps data transfer rate on the radio network.
It monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to
MUs over the Spectrum24 network. It also monitors MU radio traffic and
forwards MU packets to the Ethernet LAN.
AP-4100 Series Access Point Product Reference Guide
bridging architecture to provide communication between radio and
wired multiple network segments
a design based on the IEEE 802.11 standard
an 11 Mbps data rate for fast operation
seamless roaming for mobile users with devices such as laptops, wireless
PCs, scanning terminals and other computers with PCMCIA slots.
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