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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The IEEE 802.11b/g wireless access point (AP) enables 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b client computers to
access the resources on the Ethernet network. With the sleek Web-based user interface, a network
administrator can efficiently manage the IEEE 802.11b/g.
access the resources on the Ethernet network. With the sleek Web-based user interface, a network
administrator can efficiently manage the IEEE 802.11b/g.
In Chapter 2, we describe the steps to install and configure the IEEE 802.11b/g. The detailed steps
show how to setup the AP. In Chapter 2, detailed explanation of each Web management page is given
so the user may fine-tune the settings of the IEEE 802.11b/g to meet their specific requirements.
show how to setup the AP. In Chapter 2, detailed explanation of each Web management page is given
so the user may fine-tune the settings of the IEEE 802.11b/g to meet their specific requirements.
1.2. Features
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IEEE 802.11b/g Firmware Features
Operational modes
AP/Bridge.
This mode provides both Access Point and Static LAN-to-LAN Bridg-
ing functionality. The static LAN-to-LAN bridging function is supported through
Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
AP Client.
This mode is for Dynamic LAN-to-LAN Bridging. The AP Client auto-
matically establishes bridge links with APs from any vendors.
RF type selection.
The RF type of the WLAN interface can be configured to work in
IEEE 802.11b only, IEEE 802.11g only, or mixed mode (802.11g and 802.11b simultane-
ously).
ously).
64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
For authentication and data
encryption.
Enabling/disabling SSID broadcasts.
When the IEEE 802.11b/g is in AP/Bridge
mode, the administrator can enable or disable the SSID broadcasts functionality for secu-
rity reasons. When the SSID broadcasts functionality is disabled, a client computer cannot
connect to the IEEE 802.11b/g with an “any” network name (SSID, Service Set ID); the
correct SSID has to be specified on client computers.
rity reasons. When the SSID broadcasts functionality is disabled, a client computer cannot
connect to the IEEE 802.11b/g with an “any” network name (SSID, Service Set ID); the
correct SSID has to be specified on client computers.
MAC-address-based access control.
When the IEEE 802.11b/g is in AP/Bridge
mode, it can be configured to block unauthorized wireless client computers based on MAC
(Media Access Control) addresses. The ACL (Access Control List) can be downloaded
from a TFTP server.
(Media Access Control) addresses. The ACL (Access Control List) can be downloaded
from a TFTP server.
IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS.
When the IEEE 802.11b/g is in AP/Bridge mode, it can be con-
figured to authenticate wireless users and distribute encryption keys dynamically by IEEE
802.1x Port-Based Network Access Control and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In
User Service).
802.1x Port-Based Network Access Control and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In
User Service).
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
The IEEE 802.11b/g supports the WPA standard
proposed by the Wi-Fi Alliance (
http://www.wi-fi.org
). Both WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
mode and full WPA mode are supported. WPA is composed of TKIP (Temporal Key In-
tegrity Protocol) and IEEE 802.1x and serves as a successor to WEP for better WLAN se-
tegrity Protocol) and IEEE 802.1x and serves as a successor to WEP for better WLAN se-