Nortel BayStack 650 User Manual

Also see for BayStack 650: Reference guide Release note Supplementary guide User guide Install guide

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Using the BayStack 650/660 Wireless LAN PC Card1-8 203113-BTransmission RangeThe transmission range of the BayStack 600 Series Wireless LAN vary:• BayStack 650 PC Card and the BayStack 650 Access PointThe range is up to 225 feet (69 meters) indoors in a typical officeenvironment, and up to 1000 feet (305 meters) in an open space.• BayStack 660 PC Card and the BayStack 660 Access PointThe range is up to 300 feet (91 meters) in a typical office environment, and upto 2000 feet (610 meters) in an open space.Building structure and electrical interference may affect transmission, resulting ina range of more or less than the usual range for each product. Consider and testthese factors when you plan a BayStack 600 Series Wireless LAN, especiallybefore permanently installing any BayStack access points.Card and Socket Services OverviewThe Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) hasdeveloped two software specifications governing the use of PCMCIA cards inpersonal computers. The software components that implement these specificationsare called Card and Socket Services. This software supports the ability ofPCMCIA-aware device drivers (known as clients) to share cards, sockets (alsocalled slots), and system resources. Card and Socket Services has a centralizedresource in support of the common functionality required by different clients.Bay Networks recommends that you use Card and Socket Services with theBayStack PC cards. If your PCMCIA-compatible computer is not equipped withCard and Socket Services, ask your computer dealer for details on how to obtainthem.Software UtilitiesThe BayStack 650 - BayStack 660 Windows Utilities located on the BayStack 600Series Wireless LAN 802.11 Software CD helps you plan and use a BayStack 600Series Wireless LAN. Refer to Chapter 3, “Utilities Programs” for a completedescription of these utilities.