User's Manual

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I NTRODUCTION
The SpeedTouch 180 is an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Access Point
with switchable repeater mode and Ethernet client mode. It provides
transparent, wireless high-speed data communications between the wired
LAN (and/or within the wireless network) and fixed, portable or mobile
devices equipped with an 802.11b/g wireless adapter employing the same
radio modulation.
About the SpeedTouch 180
The SpeedTouch 180 offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with
considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term
maintenance overhead for cabling). New technology provides wireless
security via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA), and MAC address filtering.
Features and Benefits
• Wireless connection using IEEE 802.11b/g technology
• When working in Client Bridge mode, the SpeedTouch 180 allows the
wired Ethernet equipped device work wirelessly at 54Mbps
• DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name
mapping
• Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that
supports TCP/IP
• WDS (Wireless Distribution System) is supported.