Chapter 1. Overview; Overview Of Wireless Lan - Samsung OfficeServ 500 Service Manual

CHAPTER 1
Overview
This chapter describes the general introduction of wireless LAN, functions of
OfficeServ 500 wireless LAN, components of OfficeServ 500 wireless LAN, and
specifications for WBS24, 8WLI Card and WIP-5000M mobile phone.
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Overview of Wireless LAN

The LAN can be distinguished into two different kinds, wired LAN and wireless
LAN, depending on the mobility and presence of stations.
The wireless LAN converts data between personal computers or between servers into
radio waves or optic signals, and transfers/receives them wirelessly. When installing a
network, either radio frequency(RF) or light is used to install a network from hub to
client.
Advantages of Wireless LAN
The advantage of using LAN are described as follows :
Installation and maintenance are simple that the relevant personnel and
equipment can be easily replaced. There is no need to do additional power line
work.
It is easy to install a network in an emergency situation
It supports full user mobility in such applications as mobile station and portable
terminal.
It solves cabling problems on the open sites where wiring is difficult, such as
exhibition, seminar, registrar, temporary building, and construction site.
It solves the problems of network stoppage during natural disasters.
It provides user mobility for mobile station and portable terminals in such areas
as the department stores, museums and factories.
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