HP ProCurve 520wl Wireless Access Point - Manual (Page 8)

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Remember to review the contents of this manual, especially sections on information you need, before performing an
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The WL520 provides wireless access to network infrastructures. As wireless clients move from one coverage cell to another,
WL520 units automatically allow client roaming within the same subnet.
To determine the best location for the Base Station units, we recommend conducting a Site Survey before placing the devices in
their final locations. For information about how to conduct a Site Survey, contact your local reseller.
Before the WL520 unit can be configured for your specific networking requirements, it must first be initialized. Initialization
consists of setting a static IP address and the appropriate IP mask for the WL520 unit so that you can recognize it once it is
located in your network.
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The network administrator can configure each unit according to the requirements for the network. The hp wireless enterprise
access point WL520 (WL520) functions as a wireless network access point to data networks. WL520 networks provide:
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High speed network links
To be fully operational, the WL520 needs at least one hp wireless PC Card WL110.
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WL110 PC Cards are not included with your kit and must be ordered as separate items.
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