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Service Set Identifiers SSID, Signal Range

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Service Set Identifiers (SSID) An SSID is a logical name assigned to a wireless LAN. It is typically used to provide LAN access control. For example, if the SSID for a wireless network is "mycompany", then each wireless device on this network must be configured with this SSID. In infrastructure mode, the Access Point will require wireless devices to be configured with the appropriate SSID before network access is allowed. Signal Range The range over which wireless devices can communicate depends on the physical environment and the orientation of the HP Jetdirect print server. The range is typically 100 feet at the highest data rate (11 Mbps), and 300 feet at the lowest data rate (1 Mbps). In general, while radio waves can bounce off obstacles to access print servers, it is best to have clear line-of-sight access between devices without obstacles through which the signal must pass. The use of antennas to improve reception may be recommended in some environments (see Chapter 5). Note Signal range and wireless transmission performance is reduced with increasing distance between devices, and with obstacles that block or absorb signals. 1-8 Introduction

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1-8 Introduction
Service Set Identifiers (SSID)
An SSID is a logical name assigned to a wireless LAN. It is typically
used to provide LAN access control. For example, if the SSID for a
wireless network is “mycompany”, then each wireless device on this
network must be configured with this SSID.
In infrastructure mode, the Access Point will require wireless
devices to be configured with the appropriate SSID before network
access is allowed.
Signal Range
The range over which wireless devices can communicate depends
on the physical environment and the orientation of the HP Jetdirect
print server. The range is typically 100 feet at the highest data rate
(11 Mbps), and 300 feet at the lowest data rate (1 Mbps).
In general, while radio waves can bounce off obstacles to access print
servers, it is best to have clear line-of-sight access between devices
without obstacles through which the signal must pass. The use of
antennas to improve reception may be recommended in some
environments (see Chapter 5).
Note
Signal range and wireless transmission performance
is reduced with increasing distance between devices,
and with obstacles that block or absorb signals.