Spec Sheet

Transmit Power Control
Transmit Power Control minimizes radio interference for sites
that require a very dense population of radios (Access Ports) to
support bandwidth requirements. The transmit power along with
antenna gain can be set on all supported Access Ports.
Multicast Masking
This feature enables multicast traffic to be sent to intended
clients without any queuing, providing essential support for
push-to-talk and other multimedia applications.
Proxy ARP
Proxy ARP enables the WS 2000 to respond to ARP requests
on behalf of a mobile client, acting as the client’s agent or
Proxy. No longer burdened with the processing of ARP
requests, the mobile client can temporarily suspend the
WLAN adapter. The result is substantial savings of battery
power on the client device, while preserving the integrity
of the IP connection.
Storage of Software Update Packages for Client Devices
With the WS 2000 and AirBEAM Smart, managing and
updating software on Symbol mobile devices is fast, easy—
and automatic. The WS 2000 acts as an FTP server, storing
software updates via a CompactFlash
™
card. AirBEAM
®
Smart, Symbol’s software management program resident on
Symbol mobile devices, accesses the WS 2000 to automatically
download and install everything from new or updated wireless
applications and drivers to operating systems on boot up.
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In a typical access point architecture, VLANs are defined using multiple ESSIDs. Since
access points support only one BSSID, broadcast traffic intended only for Faculty and
Administration (ESSID1) will be sent to all VLANs—Students (ESSID2), Facilities and
Security (ESSID3) and Guests and Visitors (ESSID4). The resulting processing of
unnecessary messages reduces battery life and network throughput, and delivery
of messages to unintended recipients presents security and confidentiality issues.
Virtual AP provides support for multiple BSSIDs, enabling the creation of true wireless
VLANs. Broadcast traffic is sent only to recipients within a specific wireless VLAN
(ESSID), improving overall battery life of client devices and network throughput,
and ensuring security and confidentiality for broadcast traffic.
Access Port VLAN Architecture: Multiple BSSID VLAN
Improved Performance and Security
Virtual AP Enables True Virtual LANs
Access Point VLAN Architecture: Single BSSID VLAN
Performance and Security Issues
BSSID 1:
AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA
BSSID 1:
AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA
Virtual Wireless LAN 1
ESSID 1: Faculty & Administration
BSSID 1:
AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA
Virtual Wireless LAN 2
ESSID 2: Students
BSSID 1:
AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA
Virtual Wireless LAN 3
ESSID 3: Facilities & Security
BSSID 1:
AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA
Virtual Wireless LAN 4
ESSID 4: Guests & Visitors
BSSID 1
BSSID 2
BSSID 3
BSSID 4
BSSID 1:
AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA
Virtual Wireless LAN 1
ESSID 1: Faculty & Administration
BSSID 2:
BB:BB:BB:BB:BB:BB
Virtual Wireless LAN 2
ESSID 2: Students
BSSID 3:
CC:CC:CC:CC:CC:CC
Virtual Wireless LAN 3
ESSID 3: Facilities & Security
BSSID 4:
DD:DD:DD:DD:DD:DD
Virtual Wireless LAN 4
ESSID 4: Guests & Visitors
Wired Networking Services
In addition to wireless network connectivity, data switching
capabilities are also provided for wired devices (such as Store
Servers, wired Point-of-Sales Systems, wired printers, etc.) that are
connected to any of the six Ethernet ports on the WS 2000.
Virtual LANs
Up to four independent subnets (broadcast domains) can be
configured in the WS 2000. The six physical ports and four
wireless LANs are mapped to one of the four subnets. Separate
IP addressing and outbound network policies (filtering traffic
based on Protocol type and Port ranges, IP Source and
Destination addresses or completely blocking traffic between
subnets and the WAN) can be applied on a per subnet basis.
This provides a great deal of flexibility in segmenting and
securing the network.
Routing
The WS 2000 supports Layer 3 services. It supports Routing
Information Protocol (RIP) v1 and v2. The primary benefits of
RIP are ease of configuration and suitability for small networks
(less than 15 hops). If RIP is enabled on any of the four private
interfaces, RIP broadcasts are periodically sent over that
interface, and the routing table is also updated based on the
broadcast received on that interface from other connected
routers. Static routes can be configured for each IP interface on
the private side as well.
Integrated Gateway
The WS 2000 integrates gateway functionality for ease of
provisioning network services—Network Address Translation
(NAT), DHCP Server, Firewall—for SMBs.
DHCP Client and Server
The WS 2000 offers integrated DHCP services for all four
of its subnets. The need to purchase, manage and maintain
additional network equipment to obtain this functionality is
eliminated–saving capital as well as operational expenses.
Each of the four private interfaces (Subnets 1-4) can be
configured as a static IP address or either as a DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client or a DHCP
server. The WAN interface can have a static IP address or
be configured to be a DHCP client.
If the interface is configured to be a DHCP client, the IP
address is obtained from an external DHCP server. If the
interface is configured to be a DHCP server, the WS 2000
serves (leases) IP addresses to connected clients (wired or wireless).
The scope of IP addresses (the range) is configurable per subnet.
The clients also receive DNS configuration and default route
information from the DHCP server on the WS 2000.
The advanced DHCP configuration allows for specification
of lease time, WINS Server and static IP mappings (mapping
individual MAC addresses to specific IP addresses).
With the WS 2000, it is easy to segment the network based on user profiles. Subnet
access rules define what type of traffic can or cannot flow through between
the subnets and between the subnet and WAN.