Setting The Communication Domain; Stationary Wireless Pcs; Roaming Wireless Pcs - SMC Networks 2835W V2 Manual

Network Configuration and Planning

Setting the Communication Domain

Stationary Wireless PCs

The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for
each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support
roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to
the SSID of the access point to which you want to connect. Check
with your administrator for the SSID of the access point to whick
you should connect.

Roaming Wireless PCs

A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile
workers. More than one access point can be configured to create
an Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so
that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within
this ESS can roam freely. All wireless adapters and access points
within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID and
to the same radio channel.
Wireless Cell
Coverage Area
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
<BSS1>
Notebooks with Wireless
PC Card Adapters
Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear
radio channel and a suitable location for the access points for
optimum performance. (Refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 31 for
detailed information on installation and usage.)
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Desktop PC
Access Point
File
Server
Switch
Access Point
PC with Wireless
PC I Adapter
<ESS>
Seamless Roaming
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
<BSS2>