Proxim RangeLAN2 7500 User Manual page 50

This configuration leaves the system administrator for the net-
work with the task of configuring each wireless station on the
network as Master station, Alternate Master station or just a
Station. In most cases, using the default configurations for each
of the drivers will work fine. But there may be times when the
administrator wants to change the configuration for performance,
or other issues. Here are several factors to consider:
1. In every wireless RangeLAN2 network, at most one
station must act as the Master Station. If you need to set
up additional Master stations, they should be configured
as Alternate Master stations so that there is only one true
Master station on the network.
2. The Master station must be within range of the other
wireless stations on the network.
3. The Master station should not be a station which will be
moved or turned off like a notebook computer or a user's
personal machine.
4. In general, the RangeLAN2 7500s are configured as
Master stations. This configuration allows for roaming
capabilities of the clients.
5. You will achieve better performance by configuring the
fewest number of machines possible as Masters or Alter-
nate Masters.
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