User Guide Wireless Access Point WA840G
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE UNIT MUST NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THE UNIT. CAUTION: TO ENSURE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES. CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. FCC Declaration of Conformity Motorola, Inc.
Contents Section 1:Overview _______________________ 1-1 Features ................................................................................................................ 1-2 Understanding Your User Guide ......................................................................... 1-3 Box Contents ........................................................................................................ 1-4 Wireless Connections ...............................................................................
CONTENTS Section 3:Configuration ___________________ 3-1 Using the Web-Based Configuration Utility ........................................................3-1 Logging In ...........................................................................................................3-1 Navigation ...........................................................................................................3-2 Help, Restart, and Logout ...................................................................................
Section 1:Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola Wireless Access Point WA840G. With this unit, you have entered the world of freedom and independence – freedom from wires and the independence to communicate wherever YOU choose. Because the Access Point (AP) is built with both the popular 802.11b wireless standard and the new nearly 5-times-faster 802.11g standard, your unit provides you the ultimate in flexibility and speed.
SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Your wireless access point offers these great features: Wireless Connectivity Connects your PC to your wireless network and allows you to communicate unfettered. Using the 802.11g and 802.11b wireless standards will ensure compliance with the now and the future. Secure Transmission Protection against Internet intruders is crucial.
OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Understanding Your User Guide The User Guide is subdivided into the following sections: Overview Provides a general introduction for using your product, the type of technology used, and recommended practices for using it. Installation It is assumed that you will use the Installation Assistant on the CD-ROM to setup your unit. If not, then refer to this section for details on getting your unit up and running.
SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Box Contents Your box contains the following: Antenna Ethernet Cable CD-ROM Base Station Stand WA840G Power Adapter Power Cord Quick Start Guide Wireless Connections The various technologies and features utilized by your wireless access point require some conceptual explanation so that you can make the correct choices in configuring your wireless access point.
OVERVIEW SECTION 1 you hook up to your wireless access point will identify itself with an IP address so that the network will know where to retrieve and deposit requested information. Static IP Address A static IP address is a fixed address that is assigned manually to a device on the network. Static IP addresses must be unique and cannot be shared, therefore they are used in situations where the address should never change, like print servers or PC servers.
SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Wireless Range The following describes different scenarios for the expected range of the coverage area of the unit. This table is only a guide and coverage varies due to local conditions. Data Rate Open Area Closed Area 54 Mbps Up to 100 ft (30m) Up to 60 ft (18m) 11 Mbps Up to 900 feet (275 m) Up to 160 feet (49 m) 5.
OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Type of Networks Your AP supports several different usage scenarios and the following examples illustrate the flexibility of your WA840G. Some scenarios require additional hardware that can be purchased. Access Point Mode In this mode, the WA840G connects wireless clients to a wired Ethernet network. This is the most likely scenario you will use, as it shares an Internet connection with your laptop or other wireless client.
SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Access Point Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of the unit. Back of Access Point The following illustration shows the WA840G back panel: Reset Power Power Receptacle 1-8 LAN LAN Port Antenna Reset Antenna Button Feature Description Power The power adapter receptacle. LAN Port This port connects to the Internet, your LAN network, or PC with an Ethernet cable. This enables communication between the devices.
OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Feature Description Reset Button A dual-function button. It either resets your unit or resets the unit to the default login settings. If the AP is experiencing trouble connecting to the Internet, briefly press and release the Reset button to reset the AP. This retains its configuration information. To reset the unit to the factory defaults, while the unit is powered, press and hold the Reset button for more than 5 seconds.
SECTION 1 OVERVIEW LED Description The underlined items represent network activity. LED 1 Power Condition Color Status ON Green The device is powered on and operating normally. Blinking Green Firmware update is in progress. Blinking/ON Red 2 Wireless OFF None No mobile station or AP has associated with this device. ON Red The wireless interface has been disabled by the firmware. ON/Blinking Green 3 Device The power LED turns RED as soon as the reset button is depressed.
Section 2:Installation To get your network up and running: ! Setup your hardware. ! Insert the CD-ROM for Software Setup. Follow the prompts. If you prefer to setup the Access Point’s (AP) software manually, refer to the Manual Software Setup found in this section. The following sections provide detailed instructions for completing these tasks. Hardware Setup Hardware setup includes: ! Antenna Installation: verifying the antenna is connected to the unit.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Access Point Physical Installation You can install the AP in various different physical orientations – horizontally, vertically, or hung on the wall. Your own needs determine the best placement. Horizontal Installation 1 2-2 Place the AP in the desired location and follow the procedures below for connecting and configuring the unit.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Vertical Installation 1 To use the AP in a vertical position, insert it into the supplied base. Ensure that the antenna’s location is on top, as it does not allow the unit to nestle into the base. The AP’s foot slides snugly into the base to keep the unit stable. 2 Follow the installation procedures for connecting and configuring the unit.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION To mount your AP on the wall: 1 Print the Wall Mounting Template. 3.15” [80.00mm] MODEL WA840G INPUT VOLTAGE: +5VDC, 2A FCC ID: F2NWA840G PART NUMBER: AAAAAA-BBB-CC S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC MODEL: WA840G Tested To Comply With FCC Standards WIRELESS MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MADE IN TAIWAN The illustration is drawn at a one-to-one scale, which means that when printed, it provides the exact dimensions required to mount the unit.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Be sure you print the template at 100% scale and that Fit to page is not checked in the Print dialog box. 3 Click OK to print the template. 4 Measure the printed template with a ruler to ensure that it is the correct size. 5 Use a center punch to mark the center of the holes on the wall. 6 On the wall, locate the marks for the mounting holes you just made. WARNING! Before drilling holes, check the structure for potential damage to water, gas, or electric lines.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Electrical Connection to Access Point Your AP does not have an On/Off power switch and therefore will only be powered on by plugging in the power adapter. Use only the original power adapter supplied with your unit. To power supply 1 Connect the power adapter to the AP’s Power port, found on the back of the unit. 2 Then plug the power adapter into a grounded and surge protected power outlet. ! The Power LED on the front panel lights green when connected properly.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 If you don’t want to use the Installation Wizard from the CD-ROM, follow the instructions below. For advanced configurations, refer to Section 3:Configuration. Wired Connection to Access Point Reset Power LAN Antenna This section applies if you are connecting your PC with an Ethernet cable to the Access Point. Your PC must be installed first with an Ethernet adapter. You need one Ethernet cable for this procedure, to connect the PC to the Access Point.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Wireless Connection to Access Point WARNING! Initial configuration of the Access Point with a wireless connection is NOT secure and is not recommended by Motorola. If at all possible, for an initial configuration, use an Ethernet cable to connect to the AP. Reset Power LAN Antenna If you are connecting your client (most likely a PC) wirelessly to the AP, you can use the Motorola WPCI810G, a wireless PCI card for your desktop PC.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 MODEL WA840G INPUT VOLTAGE: +5VDC, 2A FCC ID: F2NWA840G PART NUMBER: AAAAAA-BBB-CC S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC MODEL: WA840G Tested To Comply With FCC Standards WIRELESS MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MADE IN TAIWAN MODEL WA840G INPUT VOLTAGE: +5VDC, 2A FCC ID: F2NWA840G PART NUMBER: AAAAAA-BBB-CC S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC MAC address MODEL: WA840G Tested To Comply With FCC Standards WIRELESS MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45 FO R HOM E OR OF FICE U SE MADE IN
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Configuring Windows 98SE and ME 2-10 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network. The Network window is displayed: 4 On the configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line the for the appropriate Ethernet adapter. There might be multiple adapters installed – choose only the one that is configured for your adapter. In the example above, a 3Com Ethernet adapter card is installed and is the appropriate choice for this example.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 5 Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed: 6 Click the IP address tab. 7 Enter 192.168.40.1 into the IP Address field. 8 Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet Mask field.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Windows 98SE 9 Windows ME (If using a DHCP after initial configuration, select Obtain An IP Address Automatically.) 10 Click OK. 11 Click the Gateway tab and check to make sure that the Installed Gateway field is blank. 12 Click OK twice. Windows might ask for the Windows installation disk. First check to see if the installation files are installed at c:\windows\options\cabs. Otherwise, install your Windows CD and follow the prompts.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 5 Double-click Local Area Connection. 6 Click the Properties button. 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. 9 Enter 192.168.40.10 into the IP Address field. 10 Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet Mask field.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 11 (If using a DHCP after initial configuration, select Obtain An IP Address Automatically.) 12 Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. 13 Restart your computer to save your settings. 14 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Settings section to set up the security settings. Configuring Windows XP This configuration assumes you have retained the default interface for Windows XP. If you are running the ‘Classic’ interface, please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.
SECTION 2 2-16 INSTALLATION 5 Double-click Local Area Connection. The Local Area Connection Status window appears. 6 Click the Properties button. 7 Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is selected.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 8 Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. 9 Enter 192.168.40.10 into the IP Address field. 10 Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet Mask field.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 11 (If using a DHCP after initial configuration, select Obtain An IP Address Automatically.) 12 Click OK twice to exit and save your settings. 13 Proceed to the Configure Your Wireless Settings section to set up the security settings.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Configure Your Wireless Security Settings Due to the limitation of the Wi-Fi WPA Test Plan, your AP’s factory default settings are not set at their maximum security level. Adjustments are strongly recommended to ensure that you communicate securely on your wireless network at maximum strength. Failure to configure these settings properly could compromise your network to wireless hackers.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2 Enter the User ID. The default factory setting is “admin”, without the quotation marks. 3 Enter the Password. The default factory setting is “motorola”, without the quotation marks. Once you have logged in, for security reasons, you should change the User ID and Password. See Wireless Security Setup. 4 Click the Log In button to enter the AP’s Web-based Configuration Utility. Wireless Security Setup Follow these procedures to setup the correct security protocols for your AP.
Section 3:Configuration You can use the information in this section to modify the Access Point’s (AP) settings. For example you can customize features for your home network, change settings such as your user name or password, view the status of the network, and more. Using the Web-Based Configuration Utility Logging In 1 Once the AP is connected, open your web browser. Enter into the URL field http://192.168.40.1 (the AP’s default IP address) and press the Enter key. The login screen appears.
SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Navigation Each of the following subsections provides descriptions for the components of the AP’s Configuration Utility – accessible from a web browser. These sections include: ! Wireless ! Control Panel To navigate, click on a major section and then the associated subsection. For example, to adjust the User Login ID, click CONTROL PANEL on the left, then DEVICE SECURITY tab at top on the right. The Web-based Configuration Utility uses Javascript.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Configuring Wireless Network Settings The Wireless Network screens enable you to adjust settings for your wireless connection. Refer to each subsection for further descriptions. These include: ! Basic ! Security ! Site Monitor ! Advanced Wireless - Basic This screen enables you to setup your Service Set Identifier (SSID) parameters for your network. The SSID is the name of your network that is shared among all the devices in a wireless network.
SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Field or Button Description Channel Number Identifies the channel on which the AP communicates. Each wireless client must use the same channel to enable communication. This can only be altered from a PC that is wired directly to the AP, not wirelessly. For an Ad-hoc network, select a channel to broadcast. The default is Channel 11. Operation Mode Enables you to select the type of transmission protocol your wireless network uses. The default is 802.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Wireless - Security This screen enables wireless security settings. Some fields activate other options. Refer to the descriptions for details. To access the screen, click Wireless > Security. Click APPLY to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel changes. Field Description SSID Broadcast Service Set Identifier (SSID). Broadcasts the SSID of the AP to devices on your network. This enables wireless clients, like a laptop, to receive the AP’s SSID.
SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Field Description ESS Authentication Extended Service Set (ESS). Authentication differs from Encryption in that you are establishing either an open or secure verification of communication with an AP. This setting does not encrypt your transmission. The options are: Open System The Open System Authentication method is used, meaning no authentication is used. Pre-Shared Key (PSK) The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) authentication method is used.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description Encryption Status Determines the type of security encryption algorithms for the Key Index. This security setting encrypts your wireless transmission. None, WEP64, and WEP128 are available only when Open System or Pre-Shared KEY (PSK) is selected. ! TKIP and AES are available only when WPA and WPA-PSK are selected.
SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Field Description Key Input Method Unavailable if WPA is selected. The options are: ! Pass Phrase ! Hexadecimal ! ASCII If you select either Pass Phrase or Hexadecimal, in Key Content, the format of the Key appears in a hexadecimal format. If you are using other non-Motorola wireless products and a security algorithm other than WPA-PSK, you must enter your WEP keys manually in hexadecimal format for the non-Motorola wireless products.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description Key Index There are up to different 4 Keys (1, 2, 3, or 4) that can be selected, the amount determined by what is selected in the Encryption Authentication and Encryption Status field. You are selecting one of the Key Content fields below. The Key selected here must match between the AP and the client. For example, if you select Key 1 here you have to select Key 1 for the client. Select the option that best matches your needs. The default is 1.
SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Field Description Group Key Renewal Interval Only available if ESS Authentication is set to WPA. This is the number of seconds that pass until your AP sends out a new group key. Enter in the option that best matches your needs. The default is 300 seconds. RADIUS Server IP RADIUS is an authentication and accounting system used by many Internet Service Providers (ISPs), which verify users.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description Wireless MAC Access Control List Enables you to control which PC has access to your wireless network based upon their MAC address. The default is disabled. The options are: Enable Select to enable/disable the MAC Access Control List (ACL). When disabled, the MAC ACL is not active and any wireless station is allowed to communicate with the wireless AP. Allow Allows only the wireless devices in the ACL to communicate with the wireless AP.
SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION To access the screen, click Wireless > Site Monitor. Field Description Station Association List MAC Displays the MAC address of the client. Host Name Displays the name of the device attached. Site Survey 3-12 Scan Click to search for more APs or clients. SSID Displays the SSID of the device found. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the device found. Channel Displays the channel upon which the device is broadcasting.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Wireless - Advanced This section enables you to turn on and off your wireless network and adjust wireless parameters. Generally, the settings here should remain at their default values. To access screen, click Wireless > Advanced. Click APPLY to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel changes. Field Description Radio Interface Enables you to turn on and off the wireless feature. The default is enabled.
SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Field Description Beacon Period The Beacon Period and Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps (DTIM) work together to keep power management in check. For example, if a client does not receive a beacon within a certain time period, it goes to sleep. This is why lowering the beacon period and DTIM period settings may keep sleepy clients awake. However, DTIM and Beacon settings do use additional bandwidth. So, setting them too low can have an effect on WI-FI performance.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description 11g Protection Mode Ensures that your wireless AP does not interfere with neighbor networks. 802.11b networks cannot hear 802.11g networks, but 802.11g networks can hear 802.11b networks. The Protection Mode improves performance when 802.11b and 802.11g stations coexist in the network. The default is Auto. The options are: WDS Mode Disable 802.11g Protection Mode is never used. Auto 802.11g Protection Mode is used if either an 802.
SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Configuring Control Panel Settings The Control Panel screens enable administrative maintenance for your AP, such as changing your User Name/Password, updating your firmware, or backing up your configuration. The following screens are available in Control Panel: ! Network Access ! Device Security ! Firmware Update ! Configuration Data Control Panel - Network Access This screen enables you to change your Connection Mode and IP settings.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description Connection Mode The AP supports two connection modes: ! Cable Modem (DHCP) ! Static Assigned Select the appropriate connection method for your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Based on which connection type you select, different areas are grayed out (become inaccessible), leaving you only the appropriate fields to fill in. For details on each Connection Mode type, refer to Section 2:Installation.
SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Control Panel - Device Security This screen enables you to change your User ID and password and enables you to manage your AP remotely. To access the screen, click Admin Control Panel > Device Security. Click APPLY to save your settings or Clear to cancel changes. Field Description Login User ID Changes the User ID used for logging into the AP’s web-based utility. It cannot be longer than 63 bytes. A blank user name is not allowed. The default is “admin”.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 To access the screen, click Admin Control Panel > Firmware UPDATE. To update the firmware: 1 Download the latest file to your computer. 2 To locate the file you downloaded, type the path to the file or click Browse and navigate to it. 3 Click UPDATE to update the AP with the selected firmware file. The AP will inform you that you successfully updated the unit. 4 Follow the prompts for restarting.
Section 4:Troubleshooting This section will detail possible solutions to common problems that might occur in using the Access Point (AP). Contact If you are unable to locate a solution here, please access our website at www.motorola.com/broadband/networking for the latest information. You can also reach us 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at 1-877-466-8646. Hardware Solutions My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless network.
SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING My computer is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the AP. ! Check that all of your cable connections are tight and secured. This includes the cables from the wall to your modem, between the router and modem, and, if available, from the AP to your PC. Ensure that your LEDs are not lit Red or not at all. For further information about LED descriptions, see Section 1: Overview.
TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4 Software Solutions I would like to see if my Internet connection is alive. For this, you will use the ping command to test the connection. Before attempting, ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically has been selected in the computer’s settings and that you have an IP address assigned. Refer to Section 2: Configuration > Configure Your Computers, for further details. 1 2 Open a command prompt by clicking Start and Run.
SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ! 5 If you do NOT receive a reply, try from a different computer to verify that the first PC is not the cause of the problem. If you cannot determine your ISP’s default gateway, ping www.yahoo.com or another known web location. I cannot access the Web-Based Configuration Utility for the AP. 4-4 ! Verify your Ethernet connection to the AP. ! Verify that the IP address of the PC being used to configure the AP is on the same network as the AP’s configuration IP address.
Section 5:Glossary A Access Point (AP) A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). Adapter A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to some other device. A wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN. Address translation See NAT. Ad-Hoc Network A temporary local area network connecting AP clients together, usually just for the duration of the communication session.
SECTION 5 GLOSSARY C Client In a client/server architecture, a client is a computer that requests files or services such as file transfer, remote login, or printing from the server. On an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN, a client is any host that can communicate with the access point. Also called a CPE. A wireless client is also called a “station.” Also see server. Coaxial Cable A type of cable consisting of a center wire surrounded by insulation and a grounded shield of braided wire.
GLOSSARY SECTION 5 you access the world-wide web, a DNS server translates the URL displayed on the browser to the destination website IP address. The DNS lookup table is a distributed Internet database; no one DNS server lists all domain name to IP address matches. Domain Name A unique name, such as motorola.com, that maps to an IP address. Domain names are typically much easier to remember than are IP addresses. See DNS. Download To copy a file from one computer to another.
SECTION 5 GLOSSARY Each Ethernet port has a physical address called the MAC address. Also see MAC address. Event A message generated by a device to inform an operator or the network management system that something has occurred. F Firmware Code written onto read-only memory (ROM) or programmable read-only memory (PROM). Once firmware has been written onto the ROM or PROM, it is retained even when the device is turned off. Firmware is upgradeable.
GLOSSARY SECTION 5 I ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol is a protocol used for error, problem, and informational messages sent between IP hosts and gateways. ICMP messages are processed by the IP software and are not usually apparent to the end-user. IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (http://www.ieee.org) is an organization that produces standards, technical papers, and symposiums for the electrical and electronic industries and is accredited by ANSI. 802.11b and 802.
SECTION 5 GLOSSARY M MAC Address The Media Access Control address is a unique, 48-bit value permanently saved in the ROM at the factory to identify each Ethernet network device. It is expressed as a sequence of 12 hexadecimal digits printed on the unit’s label. You need to provide the MAC Address to the cable service provider. Also called an Ethernet address, physical address, hardware address, or NIC address. MB One megabyte; equals 1,024 x 1,024 bytes, 1,024 kilobytes, or about 64 million bits.
GLOSSARY SECTION 5 P Packet The unit of data that is routed between the sender and destination on the Internet or other packet-switched network. PCMCIA The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association sets international standards for connecting peripherals to portable computers. Laptop computers typically have a PCMCIA slot that can hold one or two PC Cards to provide features such as Ethernet connectivity.
SECTION 5 GLOSSARY Public IP Address The IP address assigned to the router or AP by the service provider. A public IP address is visible to devices on the Internet. See also Private IP Address. R RJ-11 The most common type of connector for household or office phones. RJ-45 An 8-pin modular connector; the most common connector type for 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet networks. Roaming The ability to transfer your wireless session from one AP to another AP seamlessly. ROM Read-Only Memory.
GLOSSARY SECTION 5 SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for transferring e-mail. Static IP Address An IP address that is permanently assigned to a host. Normally, a static IP address must be assigned manually. The opposite of Dynamic IP Address. Station IEEE 802.11b term for wireless client. Subscriber A user who accesses television, data, or other services from a service provider.
SECTION 5 GLOSSARY ! A carrier protocol, such as TCP, used by the network that the data travels over ! An encapsulating protocol, such as IPSec, L2F, L2TP, or PPTP, that is wrapped around the original data ! A passenger protocol, such as IP, for the original data U UDP User Datagram Protocol. A method used along with the IP to send data in the form of message units (datagram) between network devices over a LAN or WAN. Unicast A point-to-point data transmission sent from one sender to one receiver.
GLOSSARY SECTION 5 bandwidth depends on need and cost, but is usually much lower than for a LAN. WAP Wireless Access Point or Wireless Access Protocol. See also Access Point. WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption protects the privacy of data transmitted over a wireless LAN. WEP uses keys to encrypt and decrypt transmitted data. The access point must authenticate a client before it can transfer data to another client. WEP is part of IEEE 802.11b.
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