User's Guide

3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction
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3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction
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Alternately, if you wish, the network administrator can assign static
addresses to the member wireless devices. In order to set static addresses,
the system administrator will need to manually congure the TCP/IP
conguration on each wireless device.
Bridging Mode
The wireless bridging function in the 3e-531AP allows setup as a
bridge, in a number of alternate congurations, including the following
popular congurations:
1. Point-to-point bridging of 2 Ethernet Links;
2. Point-to-multipoint bridging of several Ethernet links;
3. Repeater mode (wireless client to wireless bridge.)
Default Conguration
By default, the 3e-531AP boots up in access point mode. See your
network administrator or more advanced technical sections of this User’s
Guide for information if the device is to be congured in gateway mode
or bridging mode.
Data Encryption and Security
The 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point includes advanced wireless
security features, including Dynamic Key Management or Static key AES
or 3DES encryption. AES or 3DES and MAC Address authentication are
available in the 3e-531AP in all modes, and some level of encryption is
recommended. In gateway mode, WEP encryption is an option.
The incorporation of AES and 3DES brings system security up to the
most stringent standards. The functionality of these two enhancements,
along with a more detailed discussion of the 3e-531AP security features,
is further covered in the following paragraphs.