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C h a p t e r 1
I n t r o d u c t i o n
This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Access Point's features and capabilities.
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Figure 1: Wireless Access Point
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T h e W i r e l e s s A c c e s s P o i n t i n c o r p o r a t e s m a n y a d v a n c e d f e a t u r e s , c a r e f u l l y d e s i g n e d t o p r o v i d e s o p h i s t i c a t e d f u n c t i o n s
w h i l e b e i n g e a s y t o u s e .
• Standards Compliant. The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless
LANs.
• Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard provides for backward compatibility
with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
• 108Mbps Wireless Connections. On both the 2.4GHz (802.11b & 802.11g) and 5GHz (802.11a) bands,
108Mbps connections are available to compatible clients.
• Bridge Mode Support. The Wireless Access Point can operate in Bridge Mode, connecting to another Access
Point. Both PTP (Point to Point) and PTMP (Point to Multi-Point) Bridge modes are supported.
And you can even use both Bridge Mode and Access Point Mode simultaneously!
• Client/Repeater Access Point. The Wireless Access Point can operate as a Client or Repeater Access Point,
sending all traffic received to another Access Point.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily.
• DHCP Client Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other
devices upon request. The Wireless Access Point can act as a DHCP Client, and obtain an IP address and
related information from your existing DHPC Server.
• Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web
Browser.