User's Manual

4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function
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Comparison of Main Functions
The three wireless connection modes mentioned earlier have different wireless LAN functions. The
following table lists main functions of each mode and gives a brief explanation of each function.
"
○
" indicates that the function can be used and "
×
" indicates that the function cannot be used.
Table 4.1. Comparison of Main Functions
Setting item
Standard
Infrastructure mode
Compatible
Infrastructure mode
Advanced
Infrastructure mode *1
Roaming
○ ○ ○
IP tunnel
○ × ○*2
SNMP
○ ○ ○
Log collection function
○ ○ ○
MAC address filtering
○*3 ○*3 ○*3
Bridge packet control
○*3 ○*3 ○*3
Data encryption (WSL)
○ × ○*2
Data encryption (WEP)
○ ○ ○
Super A/G
○ ○ ○
VLAN function
○*3 ○*3 ○*3
WDS function
○*3 ○*3 ○*3
XR
○ ○ ○
*1 The Advanced Infrastructure mode can be used only when the product is configured as an access point.
*2 The functions cannot be used between an access point in the Advanced Infrastructure
mode and devices set to the
Compatible Infrastructure mode.
*3
MAC address filtering, bridge packet control, VLAN, and WDS are available only when the product is configured as
an access point.
Roaming
The roaming function allows stations to switch logins between multiple APs. The roaming function can
be used to construct a wide-area wireless LAN.
IP tunneling
With this function, the AP changes an IP address to allow a station to connect to a device in the desired
network group via access point in the different network group. This function is unique to the NZ2WL
series and cannot be used between an access point set to the Compatible Infrastructure mode and a
station set to the Compatible Infrastructure mode.
SNMP
This function enables remote management using software that supports SNMP. This function can be
used in all the modes.
Log collection function
This function collects event information such as a wireless communication of this product. For details,
refer to Chapter 6.