Install guide

Chapter 2 Let’s Get Going - Hardware Setup
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Introduction for WP54G 6E non multi-SSID firmware version
The high-performance access point (AP) is designed for enterprise and public
access applications. Embedded with the Atheros chipset, it boasts network
robustness, stability and wider network coverage. Based on 802.11g, the access
point supports high-speed data transmission of up to 54Mbps in the 2.4GHz
frequency band.
The access point is capable of operating in different modes: Access Point and
Access Point Client, which makes it suitable for a wide variety of wireless
applications, including long-distance deployments.
Equipped with an SMA connector for external antenna support, the access
point provides a wider coverage for your network. Moreover, its integrated
Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows the access point to be used in areas where
power outlets are not readily available.
To protect your security and privacy, the access point is armed with many
enhanced wireless security features such as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA),
WPA2 (with Advanced Encryption Standard encryption) MAC Address Filtering,
IEEE 802.1x Authentication and 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) to
ensure privacy for the heterogeneous mix of users within the same wireless
network.
The access point also incorporates a unique set of advanced features such as:
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to wirelessly link associated access points
together and extend network coverage, Long-Range parameter fine-tuning
which provide the access point with the ability to auto-calculate parameters
such as slot time, ACK time-out and CTS time-out to achieve a longer range;
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) which provides extra redundancy and the ability
to auto-reconfigure when there are changes in the network topology; and
Pseudo VLAN which enables the creation of wireless isolated nodes or
workgroups of wireless clients to enhance security in a public access wireless
network.