User's Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

The KWA-O5000H Bridge is an AP and Bridge Mode, 5GHz and up to 54Mbps wireless

LAN access point. The KWA-O5000H Bridge can communicate with other mobile devices

enabled for 802.11a standard-based wireless LAN connectivity. Using the card in conjunction

with the KWA-O5000H Bridge, you can create a wireless network for sharing your broadband

cable or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in and around your home or office and

enjoy amazing speed of 54Mbps.

This high-speed wireless device simultaneously supports IEEE 802.11a wireless networks and

lets you quickly network multiple PCs and notebooks without laying new cables, and gives

users the freedom to roam throughout the workplace and stay connected to corporate

resources, e-mail, and the Internet.

1-1 Features and Benefits

 Technique operating in the unlicensed 5GHz ISM band.

 Support Super-A: increase the throughput performance.

 Interoperable with IEEE 802.11a wireless devices.

 Integrate Power Over Ethernet (POE).

 AP and Router Mode.

 Enhanced Security: WEP Encryption (64, 128 and 152-bit), WPA/WPA-PSK, Wireless

MAC Access Control List.

 Interfaces directly to IEEE 802.3 (10/100-BaseTX RJ-45 LAN port) Fast Ethernet

networks.

 Supports 6, 9,12,18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps data rates.