AP User Manual
January 2004
Software Release 4.1
11 HISTORY OF CHANGES IN THIS DOCUMENT
Issue 4 introduced the following changes:
• Information that supports Release 4.1 features
• Information that supports 2.4-GHz modules
Issue 3 introduced the following changes:
• AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) security product description
• 5.7-GHz ISM support of 6 channels (increased from 4 with 5.7-GHz U-NII)
• 5.7-GHz ISM frequencies approved for use in Canada as in the U.S.A.
• Maximum Access Point Module power increased to 8.4 watts
• Strong recommendation of shielded cables for all infrastructure cabling that connects
− Access Point Modules (APs)
− Backhaul Modules (BHs)
− Cluster Management Modules (CMMs).
• List of MAC (Media Access Control) addresses for older modules that do not
automatically sense the cabling scheme (These modules require the installer to
correctly choose whether to use straight-thru or crossover cables.)
Issue 2 introduced the following changes:
• Updates in the Notices section for
− European Community Notification.
− RF Exposure.
− software license terms and conditions.
• Internationalization of measurement units to provide metric units aside the English
units
• Updates for new hardware features, to reflect that modules that are shipped from the
publication date forward
− auto-sense the Ethernet termination (Either a straight-thru or crossover RJ-45
cable can be used to connect to either a network interface card or a hub, switch, or
router.)
− include additional cable openings to facilitate shielded cable installation.
• Description of the Canopy Bandwidth and Authentication Manager (BAM) and BAM
features, which provide bandwidth and security above what an AP without the BAM
provides.
• Changes in specifications to
− reflect the expanded lower temperature limit (-40°F/-40°C) for all equipment.
− provide clarifications for and add information about the CE Listing for the European
Community.
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