User`s guide

1-2 CB3000 Client Bridge User’s Guide
1.1.1 Within the Network
A CB3000 Client Bridge establishes an average communication range with its associated device(s) called a
Basic Service Set (BSS) or cell. When in a particular cell, the devices can locate and communicate with the
CB3000 Client Bridge. Each cell has a basic service set identifier (BSS_ID). In IEEE 802.11, the CB3000 Client
Bridge MAC address represents the BSS_ID.
Figure 1.1 CB3000 Client Bridge within the Network
The CB3000 Client Bridge and its client devices appear as a single mobile unit to an associated access point
when operating in Infrastructure mode. For more information on CB3000 Client Bridge Infrastructure mode
operation, see Infrastructure Mode on page 1-3.
1.1.2 Feature Summary
The CB3000 Client Bridge Client Bridge has the following feature set:
• Device driver free installation
• Multi-functional status LEDs
• Updatable device firmware
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g device interoperability
• Automatic rate selection
• Robust statistical displays
• Advanced event logging capabilities
• Configuration file import/export capability
• Roaming support
• Upgradable device firmware
• DHCP client support
• Password-protected management interface
• 64 and 128-bit WEP encryption for network security
• WPA1 (TKIP) and WPA2 (CCMP) for advanced data protection
• Secure 802.1x authentication
• Discovery Tool support