Avaya Wireless AP-3 - Manual (Page 21)

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Avaya Wireless AP-3 User’s Guide 1-1
Introduction
In This Chapter
The following topics are covered in this section:
• Document Conventions
• Introduction to Wireless Networking
• IEEE 802.11 Specifications
• Management and Monitoring Capabilities
Document Conventions
• The term, AP, refers to an Access Point.
• The term, 802.11, is used to describe features that apply to the
802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless standards.
• A Dual-radio AP is an Access Point that includes two radios; it can
support one or two IEEE radio standards (depending on the type of
radios installed). The AP-3 is a Dual-radio AP.
• An 802.11a AP is an Access Point that supports the IEEE 802.11a
standard.
• An 802.11b AP is an Access Point that supports the IEEE 802.11b
standard.
• An 802.11b/g AP is an Access Point that supports the IEEE 802.11g