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WAP-1900 / WAP-2000
Wireless LAN Access Point
Chapter 1. Introduction
The WAP-1900 / WAP-2000, 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point is a high-speed wireless unit that performs as a transparent Media Access Control (MAC) bridge between wired Local Area Networks, and one or more wireless networks. It brings Ethernet-like performance to the wireless realm. Placed anywhere along an Ethernet LAN, the WAP-1900 / WAP-2000 allows wireless stations in their coverage area to transparently access the corporate network. Fully compliant with the IEEE802.11(b) standard, the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point also provides powerful features such as the Windows-based configuration utility, WEP security, SNMP and more. The 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point enables you to build a variety of network configurations.
WireFree products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these:
1. Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
2. Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to employ.
3. Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location.
4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites need temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline and shipping companies need additional workstations for a peak period. Auditors require workgroups at customer sites.
5. Access to database for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers need access to database while being mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus.
6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.
7. High security connection
The wireless security network installs quickly and provides the flexibility to reconfigure easily. (Please refer to manual for encryption configuration.)
The 11Mbp Wireless Access Point can be configured in a variety of network system configurations.
Wireless Infrastructure
In a wireless infrastructure, the 11Mbps Access Point acts as a bridge. The Access Point connects the wireless clients together. The Access Point acts as a center point for all wireless communications. This would increase efficiency of the communications since the wireless adapters do not need to be within direct range of each other.
Wireless Infrastructure with Stations Attaching to a Wired LAN
The 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point will provide access to a your local LAN. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of wireless LAN PC users and an Access Point construct a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any computer on your network via the Access Point.
Wireless Bridging
The Wireless LAN Access point support Router mode. That means the Ethernet Interface could connect to IP routing network, with NAT function enabled, the WAP-1900/ WAP-2000 automatically transfer the single IP address in the Ethernet port to private Wireless LAN. Especially, you can direct connect the port to Cable modem or ADSL modem for all the Wireless Workstations accessing the Internet.
LAN to LAN Inter-Building Repeating (WAP-2000)
In LAN-to-LAN inter-building repeating, the Access Point acts as a repeater for two LANs in distance. The Access Point repeat the data signal in the LAN to the Wireless Access Point in another end. This can help to have two LAN of the same network domain connected without any wire effort like leased line or optic-fiber line.
Wireless Station (WAP-2000)
The Wireless Station mode help to build a Wireless Station easily with just plug-in. As soon as in Station mode, the Access Point will become a transparent device. Just connect your Workstation that already have an Ethernet Card to the Access Point, the Workstation soon become a Wireless Station that can be installed with no wire.
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