User's Manual Part 1

Access / One
®
Network
8 Welcome to Access/One Network
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Why Choose Access/One Network?
Access/One Network employs several categories of wireless modules which are
individually assembled to form scalable network nodes. The specific role of each
node within your network is determined by the mix of modules within the node
itself. This approach ensures that our customers are given the flexibility to design
wireless networks that are tailored to meet their specific needs, eliminating
redundancy and the unnecessary expenditure that comes with it. And by reducing
the need for expensive Ethernet cabling, effectively removing the restrictions of
additional wired components within your network, Access/One Network offers a
truly unique and versatile wireless solution.
Our network nodes can be installed using wireless 802.11a/g uplinks to corporate,
regional or metro-wide networks instead of the typical wired 10/100 Ethernet
method, an option that is highly convenient in established Enterprise environments
where it is impractical and expensive to install new Ethernet cabling (especially in
old buildings where cable routing can mean substantial modifications to existing
structures). This capability is not only cost-effective, but also allows you to install
nodes without the need for a lengthy and often complex site planning process.
With Access/One Network, IT administrators need only answer four simple
questions when planning their network deployment criteria:
◗ What types of wireless client connections do I need?
◗ Do I want to use a wired or wireless network connection?
◗ How many potential users do I have?
◗ What throughput do I want to offer my users?
With the freedom and flexibility that Access/One Network provides, implementation
becomes a rapid and painless experience, ensuring that your network is up and
running on time and at minimal cost (compared with a wired solution, or a wireless
solution that does not offer scalability and/or the power and intelligence of a
structured mesh). But deploying Access/One Network is just the beginning of the
story—once your network is established, you very quickly discover that Access/One
Network has so much more to offer than mere convenience.