User's Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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1.2 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing EnStation 5. The EnStation 5 is a long
range, high performance IEEE 802.11a/n network solution that
provides Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS, and Client Router
functions in a single device.
In addition to providing the latest wireless technology, the
EnStation 5 supports Power over Ethernet and Power by
Adapter capabilities, which allow the device to be installed eas-
ily in nearly any indoor or outdoor location. Advanced features
include power level control, traffic shaping, and Real time RSSI
indication.
A variety of security features help to protect your data and pri-
vacy while you are online. Security features include Wi-Fi Pro-
tected Access (WPA PSK/WPA2 PSK), 64/128/156 bit WEP
Encryption, and IEEE 802.1x with RADIUS.
Key Features
 High-speed data rates up to 300 Mbps make the EnSta-
tion 5 ideally suited for handling heavy data payloads such
as MPEG video streaming
 High output power up to 26 dBm delivers superior range
and coverage
 Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11n-com-
pliant devices
 Multi-function capabilities enable users to use different
modes in various environments
 Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless connectiv-
ity enable data transfers between two or more buildings
 Channel bandwidth selection allows the appropriate band-
width to be used to reach various distances
 RSSI indicator makes it easy to select the best signal for
Access Point connections
 Power-over-Ethernet capabilities allow for flexible installa-
tion locations and cost savings
 Four SSIDs let clients access different networks through a
single Access Point, and assign different policies and
functions for each SSID
 WPA2/WPA/ WEP/ IEEE 802.1x support and MAC
address filtering ensure secure network connections
 PPPoE/PPTP function support make it easy to access the
Internet via Internet Service Provider (ISP) service
authentication
 SNMP Remote Configuration Management helps adminis-
trators remotely configure or manage the Access Point
 QoS (WMM) support enhances performance and user
experiences