GE GFK-2489 - Manual (Page 11)

GFK-2489 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-5
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Applications
This section describes typical TS Wireless installations. All installations should be reviewed by
a network manager to ensure proper integration with existing equipment.
Long-Range Wireless LAN
The wireless LAN is a common application of the TS Wireless system. It consists of a central
control station (AP) and one or more associated Remote radios, as shown below.
A LAN provides communications between a central LAN/WAN and remote Ethernet
endpoints. Remote radios can support one Ethernet endpoint each. The operation of the radio
system is transparent to the computer equipment connected to it. With respect to data format
and integrity, the system behaves just as it would in a hardwired arrangement. Over-the-air
messages are exchanged at the Ethernet level, including all types of IP traffic.
Antenna Placement
The AP antenna is positioned at a location from which it can reliably communicate with all of
the Remote radios in the system. Commonly, this is a relatively high location on top of a
building, communications tower or other elevated point.
Communication Rules
▪ A Remote transceiver can only talk over-the-air to an AP.
▪ Peer-to-peer communications between Remotes can take place indirectly through the AP.
▪ An AP can only talk over-the-air to Remote radios; however, two APs can communicate
with each other through their Ethernet connectors when a wired LAN/WAN is utilized.