User's Manual

1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The wireless access point (AP) enables IEEE 802.11b client computers to access the resources on the
Ethernet network. There are 2 model variations, Pro, and Advanced, which are classified in terms of
features. With the sleek Web-based user interface and Windows-based user interface (Wireless Net-
work Manager), a network administrator can easily and clearly manage the AP.
In Chapter 2, we describe the steps to install and configure a newly acquired AP. Following the steps,
the AP can be quickly set up to work. In Chapter 3, detailed explanation of each Web management
page is given for the user to understand how to fine-tune the settings of an AP to meet his or her spe-
cific needs. In addition to using Web-based management user interface to configure an AP, the Win-
dows-based Wireless Network Manager can also be used to configure and monitor deployed APs. See
the on-line help of Wireless Network Manager for more information.
1.2. Features
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IEEE 802.11b
Operational modes
AP/Bridge. This mode provides both Access Point and Static LAN-to-LAN Bridg-
ing functionality. The static LAN-to-LAN bridging function is supported through
Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
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 AP Client. This mode is for Dynamic LAN-to-LAN Bridging. The AP Client auto-
matically establishes bridge links with APs from any vendors.
64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
For authentication and data
encryption.
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Enabling/disabling SSID broadcasts.
When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, the ad-
ministrator can enable or disable the SSID broadcasts functionality for security reasons.
When the SSID broadcasts functionality is disabled, a client computer cannot connect to
the AP with an “any” network name (SSID, Service Set ID); the correct SSID has to be
specified on client computers.
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MAC-address-based access control.
When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, it can be
configured to block unauthorized wireless client computers based on MAC (Media Access
Control) addresses. The ACL (Access Control List) can be downloaded from a TFTP
server.
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IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS.
When the AP is in AP/Bridge mode, it can be configured to au-
thenticate wireless users and distribute encryption keys dynamically by IEEE 802.1x
Port-Based Network Access Control and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User
Service).
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WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
The AP supports the WPA standard proposed by the
Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org
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WPA mode are supported. WPA is composed of TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)
and IEEE 802.1x and serves as a successor to WEP for better WLAN security.
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