18-wlan基础知识介绍.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * Cisco Aironet Wireless products fit into two main categories: wireless in-building LANs and wireless building-to-building bridges. Wireless LANs replace the layer one transmission medium of a traditional wired network (usually Cat 5 cable) with radio transmission over the air. Cisco Aironet WLAN products can plug into a wired network and function as an overlay to traditional or wired LANs, or can be deployed as a standalone LAN where wired networking isn’t feasible. Wireless LANs permit the use of desktop and/or portable computers or specialty devices in a system where connection to the network is essential. A computer with a wireless NIC can connect to the wired LAN through the access point. WLANs are typically within a building, and for distances up to 1000 feet. Properly deployed WLANs can provide instant access to the network from anywhere in facility. Users can roam without losing network connection. The Cisco Aironet WLAN provides complete flexibility. Wireless bridges allow two or more networks that are physically separated to be connected on one LAN, without the time or expense of dedicated cable or T1 lines. Wireless bridges also allow wireless NIC connections, in the same fashion as access points. * Wired LANs require that users locate in one place and stay there. WLANs are an extension to the wired LAN network. WLANs can be an overlay to or substitute for traditional wired LAN networks. With Cisco Aironet Wireless LANs, mobile users can: Move freely around a facility. Enjoy real time access to the wired LAN, at wired Ethernet speeds. Access ALL the resources of wired LANs. * * Note: Many clients default to ad hoc mode which has a negative impact on infrastructure WLAN in regards to both bandwidth usage and network security. Note: An ESS will generally include a common service set identifier (SSID) to allow roaming from AP to AP without requiring client configuration enabling client roaming. * * * * * * This architecture spl