Wireless Interface - Proxim ORiNOCO AP-800 Software Management Manual

5.4 Wireless Interface

The Wireless feature enables you to use Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology, that uses several antennas
to transfer multiple data streams thus enabling more data to be transferred in the same period of time. The wireless
architecture is based on the cellular architecture where the systems are divided into cells, and each cell is called a Basic
Service Set (BSS). Each BSS is controlled by a base station called Access Point, which manages the associated wireless
clients. BSS is identified by a Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID), which corresponds to the Access Point's MAC address.
The Wireless LAN (WLAN) can be formed of a single cell or of many cells. Each of the WLAN has an entry point which is called
Virtual Access Point (VAP). A VAP is a logical entity that exists within a physical WLAN access device. Each VAP is assigned a
unique BSSID and other relevant protocols that make these VAPs an independent entity. Each of the VAP can be configured
independently so that the user can provide unique authentication and security features. (Refer
5.4.1 Interface 1
The 'Interface (Radio)' of the AP device enables wireless Coverage. By default, Interface (Radio) 1 is enabled in AP mode (See
AP Mode).
5.4.1.1 Properties
Navigate to CONFIGURATION > Wireless > Interface 1 > Properties. The Wireless Interface - 1 Properties screen
appears.
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Figure 5-9 Wireless Interface 1 Properties
Device Configuration
Virtual Access Point (VAP))
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