Chapter 1 Introduction - Alcatel OmniAccess AP60 Installation Manual

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Introduction
The OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide (also known as the
AP 60/61) is part of a comprehensive wireless network solution.
The device works in conjunction with the Alcatel Wireless LAN
Switch and can act as a wireless access point or air monitor.
As a wireless Access Point (AP), the OmniAccess AP60/61
Installation Guide provides transparent, secure, high-speed data
communications between wireless network devices (fixed,
portable, or mobile computers with IEEE 802.11a or IEEE
802.11b/g wireless adapters) and the wired LAN.
As a wireless Air Monitor (AM), a feature unique to Alcatel
products, the OmniAccess AP60/61 Installation Guide enhances
wireless networks by collecting statistics, monitoring traffic,
detecting intrusions, enforcing security policies, balancing
wireless traffic load, self-healing coverage gaps, and more.
N —Installing the Alcatel 60/61 requires setting the antenna
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power, which requires professional training. The Alcatel 60/61
installer must be trained to perform this configuration.
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