Software Requirements; Determining Baystack Product Requirements - Nortel BayStack 650 User Manual

Using the BayStack 650 Wireless LAN Access Point

Software Requirements

Software requirements for installing a BayStack 650 Wireless LAN are:
• Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 installed on your
mobile unit.
• BayStack utilities from the BayStack 600 Series Wireless LAN 802.11
Software CD.
• Network driver software from the BayStack 600 Series Wireless LAN 802.11
Software CD.
Network drivers must be loaded to perform a site survey, but physical
connection or logging in to the network is not required.

Determining BayStack Product Requirements

To determine your BayStack 650 Wireless LAN product requirements:
• Review the floor plans or blueprints for your building or site.
• Determine the extended service area (ESA) that is needed.
• Measure the ESA.
• Estimate the number and placement of BayStack 650 Access Points.
• Analyze details of the site.
After you have determined your BayStack product requirements, use the site
survey utilities to determine exactly how many BayStack 650 Access Points are
needed to cover the facility and where they should be placed.
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