Components and Topologies
802.11 enabled devices

Wireless devices for the LAN have grown tremendously. Traditional wired devices such as laptops, IP phones and printers have embedded wireless options. Today, available wireless devices include :

  • PDAs
  • IP Phones
  • Printers
  • Projectors
  • Tablet PCs
  • Security cameras
  • Barcode scanners
  • Custom devices for vertical markets:
    • Healthcare
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Restaurants

The Cisco Compatible Extensions Program for WLAN devices provides tested compatibility with licensed Cisco infrastructure innovations. Compatibility is assured through extensive, independent testing of third-party devices. The Cisco Compatible Extensions Program enables the widespread availability of wireless client devices that take advantage of the Cisco Aironet wireless network, accelerating the availability of innovative features while maintaining interoperability.

Locating wireless devices that are Cisco Compatible is easy. Approved devices are listed at Cisco.com and can also be found by looking for products displaying the Cisco Compatible logo .


Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Wireless Lab Setup

In this lab, the student will learn the topologies for the basic WLAN design and also the topology in the basic metropolitan area design.

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