Table Of Contents - GE MDS iNET Series Reference Manual

1.0 Product Overview and Applications................... 1
1.1 About This Manual .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Related Publication ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Product Description......................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Rugged Packaging .............................................................................................................. 1
Simple Installation ..................................................................................................................... 1
Secure Operation...................................................................................................................... 2
Robust Radio Operation ........................................................................................................... 2
Flexible Services....................................................................................................................... 2
Flexible Management................................................................................................................ 2
Transceiver Features ................................................................................................................ 2
1.2.2 Model Offerings ................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Differences Between iNET and iNET-II Models ................................................................... 3
1.2.4 MDS P21 Protected Network (Redundant) Configuration ................................................... 4
1.3 Applications..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1 Wireless LAN ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Point-to-Point LAN Extension .............................................................................................. 5
1.3.3 Backhaul for Serial Radio Networks .................................................................................... 5
1.3.4 Multiple Protocols and/or Services ...................................................................................... 6
1.3.5 Wireless LAN with Mixed Services ...................................................................................... 7
1.3.6 Upgrading Older Wireless Networks with Serial Interfaces ................................................. 7
Replacing Legacy Wireless Products ....................................................................................... 7
Supplement Legacy Wireless Networks with IP Services......................................................... 8
1.3.7 High-Speed Mobile Data ...................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Network Design Considerations...................................................................................... 8
1.4.1 Extending Network Coverage with Repeaters ..................................................................... 8
What is a Repeater System? .................................................................................................... 8
Option 1-Using Two Transceivers to Form a Repeater Station (back-to-back repeater) ........ 8
Option 2-Using the AP as a Store-and-Forward Packet Repeater ......................................... 9
1.4.2 Protected Network Operation using Multiple Access Points ................................................ 9
1.4.3 Collocating Multiple Radio Networks ................................................................................. 10
The Network Name and the association process ................................................................... 10
Can radio frequency interference (RFI) disrupt my wireless network? ................................... 10
1.5 Cyber Security ...............................................................................................................11
1.6 Accessories................................................................................................................... 12
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