System Requirements; Configuring The Lancom Devices; Operating Access Points In Managed Mode; Introducing The Lancom Router - Lancom 1723 VOIP User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation
2.2

System requirements

2.2.1

Configuring the LANCOM devices

Computers that connect to a LANCOM must meet the following minimum
requirements:
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2.2.2

Operating access points in managed mode

LANCOM Wireless Routers and LANCOM Access Points can be operated either
as self-sufficient Access Points with their own configuration ("Access Point
mode") or as components in a WLAN infrastructure, which is controlled from
a central WLAN-Controller ("managed mode").
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Split management can be used to separate the WLAN configuration from the
rest of the router configuration. This allows router settings and VPN settings
to be adjusted locally, for example in a branch office or home office installa-
tion, and the WLAN configuration is regulated by a LANCOM WLAN Controller
at the main office.
2.3

Introducing the LANCOM Router

This section introduces your device. You will find an overview of all status dis-
plays, connectors and switches here.
2.3.1

Status displays

Depending on the range of functions of the model, LANCOM Routers have dif-
ferent numbers of front-mounted status displays.
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Operating system with TCP/IP support, such as Windows, Linux, BSD Unix,
Apple Mac OS, OS/2.
Access to the LAN via the TCP/IP protocol.
LANconfig and LANmonitor also require a Windows operating system.
A web browser under any operating system provides access to
WEBconfig.
For operation in managed mode the Access Points require firmware of
version 7.22 or higher and a current loader (version 1.86 or higher).