Process for Deploying a Wireless LAN

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

In deploying a wireless LAN, adapt your existing network infrastructure for a WLAN before designing the wireless network access solution — that is, deciding where to locate wireless access points (APs) and how to deploy them; designing wireless security and unauthenticated access; optionally designing a public space WLAN; and designing for better manageability. Before embarking on a full-scale WLAN deployment, implement a WLAN test environment and test your wireless networking solution. Figure 11.1 shows the major steps in the process for deploying a WLAN.

Figure 11.1   Deploying a Wireless LAN