User's Guide

29000125-001 C
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3e-531AP Wireless Access Point
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Basic Features
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Wireless Basics
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802.11b
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Network Con guration
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Access Point Con gurations
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Possible AP Topologies
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Gateway Con gurations
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Bridging Mode
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Default Con guration
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Data Encryption and Security
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SSID
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AES and 3DES
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Dynamic Key Management
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Authentication
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DHCP Server and NAT
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Operator Authentication and Management
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Management
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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
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Preparation for Use
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Installation Instructions
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Minimum System and Component Requirements
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Cabling
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Indicator Lights
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Chapter 3: Access Point Con guration
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Introduction
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Preliminary Con guration Steps
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Initial Setup using the “Local” Port
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System Con guration
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General
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WAN
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LAN
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Operating Mode
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Wireless Setup
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General
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Encryption
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Dynamic Key Management
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Static 3DES Key/Open System Authentication
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Static AES Key/Open System Authentication
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MAC Address Filtering
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Bridging and Bridging Encryption
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Rogue AP Detection
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802.1x
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Advanced
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Services Settings
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DHCP Server
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Print Server
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SNMP
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User Management
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List All Users
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Add New User
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