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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The wireless access point (AP) enables IEEE 802.11b client computers to access the resources on the
Ethernet network. The Pro and Advanced models are bundled with the Windows-based management
software—Wireless Network Manager—for multiple AP management. The Advanced model supports
IEEE 802.1x and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) for user-based authentica-
tion and dynamic encryption key distribution, thus it is suitable for enterprises that need strong data
security and WISPs (Wireless Internet Service Providers) that need accounting and billing support.
Ethernet network. The Pro and Advanced models are bundled with the Windows-based management
software—Wireless Network Manager—for multiple AP management. The Advanced model supports
IEEE 802.1x and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) for user-based authentica-
tion and dynamic encryption key distribution, thus it is suitable for enterprises that need strong data
security and WISPs (Wireless Internet Service Providers) that need accounting and billing support.
In Chapter 2, we describe the steps to install and configure a newly acquired AP. Following the steps,
the AP can be quickly set up to work. In Chapter 3, detailed explanation of each Web management
page are given for the user to understand how to fine-tune the settings of an AP to meet his or her
specific needs. In addition to using Web-based management user interface to configure an AP, the
Windows-based Wireless Network Manager can also be used to configure and monitor Pro and Ad-
vanced APs. See the on-line help of Wireless Network Manager for more information.
the AP can be quickly set up to work. In Chapter 3, detailed explanation of each Web management
page are given for the user to understand how to fine-tune the settings of an AP to meet his or her
specific needs. In addition to using Web-based management user interface to configure an AP, the
Windows-based Wireless Network Manager can also be used to configure and monitor Pro and Ad-
vanced APs. See the on-line help of Wireless Network Manager for more information.
1.2. Features
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Configuration Reset. Resetting the configuration settings to factory-set values.
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IEEE 802.11b
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Access point. Bridging packets between the wireless IEEE 802.11b network interface
and the wired Ethernet LAN interface.
and the wired Ethernet LAN interface.
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64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). For authentication and data en-
cryption.
cryption.
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Enabling/disabling SSID broadcasts. The user can enable or disable the SSID broad-
casts functionality for security reasons. When the SSID broadcasts functionality is disabled,
a client computer cannot connect to the AP with an "any" network name (SSID, Service
Set ID); the correct SSID has to be specified on client computers.
casts functionality for security reasons. When the SSID broadcasts functionality is disabled,
a client computer cannot connect to the AP with an "any" network name (SSID, Service
Set ID); the correct SSID has to be specified on client computers.
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MAC-address-based access control. Blocking unauthorized wireless client comput-
ers based on MAC (Media Access Control) addresses.
ers based on MAC (Media Access Control) addresses.
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IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS (Advanced model). User authentication and dynamic encryp-
tion key distribution can be achieved by IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Network Access Control
and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service).
tion key distribution can be achieved by IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Network Access Control
and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service).
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Replaceable antennas (optional). The factory-mounted antennas can be replaced with
high-gain antennas for different purposes.
high-gain antennas for different purposes.
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Management
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Windows-based Wireless Network Manager (Pro and Advanced models) for
configuring, monitoring, and diagnosing the local computer and neighboring APs. The
management protocol is MAC-based.
configuring, monitoring, and diagnosing the local computer and neighboring APs. The
management protocol is MAC-based.
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Web-based Network Manager for configuring and monitoring APs. The management