Introduction; How To Use This Guide - Black Box LW0050A Manual

1.1. How to Use This Guide

This guide contains instructions for overall planning and setting up your wireless
LAN. It explains how to install each unit, plus how to install antennas and
accessories.
This guide contains:
• Chapter 1, Introduction – Explains how to use this guide.
• Chapter 2, Basic Installation – Explains how to install the Pro 11 Series units.
• Chapter 3, Using the Local Terminal for Unit Setup and Management – Describes
how to use the local terminal to set up, configure, and manage Pro 11 Series
units.
• Chapter 4, PCMCIA Adapter Installation, Setup, and Management – Describes how
to install the LW0054A and LW0059A and how to set up and manage the
Adapter using the appropriate utilities.
• Chapter 5, Planning and Installing Wireless LANs – Guidelines and restrictions
regarding antenna selection and installation.
• Chapter 6, Upgrade Procedure – Explains how to perform upgrades for Pro 11
Series units using a TFTP application.
• Chapter 7, System Troubleshooting – Solves some common problems that may
occur when installing and using Pro 11 Series products.
• Appendices – These include: Supported MIBs and traps, specifications, wireless
LAN concepts, radio signal propagation, and an IEEE 802.11 technical
tutorial.

1. Introduction

CHAPTER 1: Introduction
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