Index

Numbers

5-GHz links, 25, 31, 95
Proxim 8571 802.11a AP and, 84
802.11 protocol, 4-15, 21
802.11a protocol, 4, 7, 21
pros/cons of, 8
802.11b protocol, 4, 5-7, 21
pros/cons of, 7
802.11g protocol, 4, 21
pros/cons of, 9
802.1x, 44

A

accelerator encryption cards, 80
access points (APs)
client access devices and, 98
connecting to, 10–13
hardware for, 59–95
legal liability and, 19
multiple, connecting via WDS, 24
solar-powered. See solar-powered access points
Sputnik and, 200
WarDriving and, 105
Ad-Hoc mode, 9–13
Airgo Networks, 244
Alchemy (Sveasoft), 61
angle brackets, 271
antenna connectors, 259
Proxim 8571 802.11a AP and, 89
antenna masts, 263–273
direct-mount, 269–272
free-standing, 265–269
roof overhang installation and, 271
antennas, ...

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