Understanding The 2102 - Intermec 2102 User Manual

Using Multiple 2102s and Roaming End Devices
For larger or more complex environments, you can install multiple access
points so that end devices can roam from one access point to another and
maintain network communications. When you use multiple access points,
they establish coverage areas or cells similar to those in a cellular phone
network. End devices can connect with any access point that is within range
and that belongs to the same network. You can use a combination of
Intermec access points in your network.
Host
Ethernet
2102
You can have more than one access point within the same cell to increase
throughput. Or, you can overlap cells to provide redundancy for critical
applications and ensure that coverage is not lost if a single access point or
radio fails.
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2102
UAP
2102
2102G008.eps

Understanding the 2102

This section explains the LEDs and connectors on the 2102. It also explains
how to position the antenna.
Understanding the LEDs
The 2102 has four LEDs as shown next.
Root/error
Power
Wired
Radio
LAN
The following table describes the LED activity.
LED Description
Power After the 2102 completes the boot process, this LED
remains steadily on.
Radio This LED flashes when a frame is transmitted or received
on the radio port.
Wired LAN This LED flashes when a frame is transmitted or received
on the Ethernet port.
Root/error This LED flashes if this access point is configured as the
root. For more information about the root, see the 21XX
Universal Access Point Technical Reference Manual.
This LED remains steadily on if an error has occurred.
2102G003.eps
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