Arescom Inc. AG2000S Manual De Usuario
AG2000Series Software User’s Guide
June, 2002
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CHAPTER 1:
OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a state of the art ARESCOM AresGate™ 2000 Series
(2000/2000S) Wireless Gateway. It is specifically designed for a variety of applica-
tions in a SOHO (Small Office Home Office) networking environment:
(2000/2000S) Wireless Gateway. It is specifically designed for a variety of applica-
tions in a SOHO (Small Office Home Office) networking environment:
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If you are already using a high speed ADSL or Cable modem, AG2000’s
powerful routing features will enable all your PCs to share high-speed Inter-
net access all over a single broadband Internet account.
powerful routing features will enable all your PCs to share high-speed Inter-
net access all over a single broadband Internet account.
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If you are interested in building a wireless networking environment in your
home or office, AG2000’s wireless AP (Access Point) capability and exter-
nal antenna gives you the freedom to move your laptop PC from the kitchen
to the living room or from office to office while enjoying an “always-on”
Internet connection.
home or office, AG2000’s wireless AP (Access Point) capability and exter-
nal antenna gives you the freedom to move your laptop PC from the kitchen
to the living room or from office to office while enjoying an “always-on”
Internet connection.
This guide will provide easy, step-by-step instructions to install and setup your
AG2000 so you can quickly enjoy the many benefits it brings to your SOHO network-
ing environment.
AG2000 so you can quickly enjoy the many benefits it brings to your SOHO network-
ing environment.
1.2 Features
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High performance 11Mbps data rate for wireless transmission.
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Interoperability with all IEEE 802.11b- compliant equipment.
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User-friendly Web interface (GUI) for quick configuration.
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Provides shared Internet access to your network through DSL modem or
Cable modem connection.
Cable modem connection.
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Flexible external antenna for maximum wireless communication.
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Up to 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption.
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DHCP server simplifies your network administration.
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Supports NAT/PAT firewall capability.
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IP filtering feature protects your network from unauthorized data traffic that
enters or leaves the AG2000.
enters or leaves the AG2000.
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RIP 1, RIP2, NAT/PAT and DNS relay.
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PPP, PPP over AAL5 and PPPoE.
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Built-in 4-port 10/100 base-T switch for your LAN network (For AG2000S
only).
only).
1.3 Package Includes
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ARESCOM AresGate 2000/2000S Wireless Gateway (x 1).
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Power adapter and cord set (x 1).
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RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through Ethernet cable (x 1).
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External wireless LAN antenna (x 1).
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AresGate 2000/2000S Software User’s Guide (x 1).
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AresGate 2000/2000S Quick Setup (x 1).