Setting the Communication Domain 15
Setting the Communication Domain
Stationary Wireless PCs
The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain
for each 3Com wireless access point (AP). For wireless
PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain
identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the BSSID of the AP
you want to connect to. Ask your administrator for the
BSSID of the AP point he or she wants you to connect to.
Roaming Wireless PCs
A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for
mobile workers. More than one access point can be
configured to create an Extended Service Set (ESS). By
placing the access points so that a continuous coverage
area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam
freely. All AirConnect cards and access points within a
specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID and to
the same radio channel.
Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a
clear radio channel and ideal location for the access points
to maximize performance.
