Chapter 3: Deployment And Configuration; Introduction; Host Computer Requirements; Operating System & Web Browser Support - Motorola CA10 User Manual

Chapter 3 Deployment and Configuration

Introduction

This chapter provides an overview on how to deploy and configure the CA10s to work on your wireless network.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Host Computer Requirements

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Wireless Network Requirements

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Deployment and Configuration steps
Host Computer Requirements
Operating system & web browser support
To install and use the CA10 Deployment and Configuration application, you need a host computer running Internet
Explorer 5.0 or 6.0 or 8.0 with one of the following operating systems:
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Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or 3
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Windows Vista Small Business Edition
It is recommended that the same host computer become the dedicated computer for configuring, managing and
monitoring the CA10 units on the wireless network.
Use a host computer with a 802.11b/g wireless LAN interface to connect to an access point. Otherwise, use an
Ethernet cable from the host computer to the access point.
Wireless Network Requirements
In most cases, a single 802.11b/g access point covers distances up to 100 meters (300 feet). Signal loss can occur
if metal, concrete, walls, brick, floors or other architectural barriers block transmission. If your location includes
these kind of obstructions, you may need to add additional access points (with identical setting) to increase
coverage.