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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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W i r e l e s s o r w i r e d c o n n e ct i o n .
Figure 1: Wireless Access Point
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F e a t u r e s o f y o u r W i r e l e s s A c c e s s P o i n t
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.