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SETTING THE COMMUNICATION DOMAIN

Setting the Communication Domain

Stationary Wireless PCs

The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each access

point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the

domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access

point you want to connect to. Check with your administrator for the SSID

of the access point you should connect to.

Roaming Wireless PCs

A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers.

More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended

Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous

coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All

wireless adapters and access points within a specific ESS must be

configured with the same SS ID and to the same radio channel.

Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio

channel and ideal location for the access points to maximize performance.

(Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 24 for detailed information on

installation and usage.)

File

Server

Switch

Desktop PC

Access Point

Notebooks with Wireless

PC Card Adapters

Seamless Roaming

<BSS2>

<ESS>

<BSS1>

PC with Wireless

PC I Adapter

PC with Wireless

PCI Adapter

Notebook with Wireless

PC Card Adapter

Access Point

Wireless Cell

Coverage Area

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SMC Networks SMC2635W User Manual Page 33