Meru Access Points And Radio Switch; Introducing The Radio Switch Rs4000 - Meru Networks AP150 Installation Manual

Meru Access Points and Radio Switch

Meru Access Points and Radio Switches contain radio devices that communicate with
the Meru Controller and form the wireless LAN (WLAN). The Meru Controller, Radio
Switches, and Access Points connect to the site's wired LAN through wired switches.
Wireless clients associate with the Radio Switches and Access Points as they roam
throughout the WLAN. As such, the Meru Wireless LAN System is an extension of the
wired LAN, providing the wireless benefits of client mobility, enhanced access, and
dynamic network configuration.

Introducing the Radio Switch RS4000

The Radio Switch RS4000 enables high-capacity enterprise-class wireless LAN connec-
tivity with full support of standard 802.11 security and network management
features. Each RS4000 contains four 802.11 radios (two 802.11b/g, two 802.11a) for
high data and voice throughput – an essential requirement for high user-density envi-
ronments with several simultaneous users. Classrooms and convention halls are
typical deployment applications of the Radio Switch. Deploying the Radio Switch is
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