Mitsubishi Electronics A111 Soft AP Access Control and WDS, Access Control and WDS Settings

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Chapter 2 - Installation

Soft AP Access Control and WDS

SoftAP mode allows forAccess Control and WDS configuration.

Access Control

TheAPprovides facilities to limit the wireless clients that associate with it and the data packets that can forward through it. Filters provide network security or improve performance by eliminating broadcast/multicast packets from the radio network.

TheAccess Control List (ACL) contains MAC addresses for wireless clients allowed to associate with the AP. This provides security by preventing unauthorizedaccess.TheAPalsousesadisallowedaddresslistofdestinations. This feature prevents theAPfrom communicating with specified destinations. This can include network devices that do not require communication with the AP or its wireless clients.

Network Range Extension

For multiple WLAN connections, theAP incorporates the powerful WDS (Wireless Distribution System). WDS allows direct connection, repeating, or bridging between multiple WLANs through wireless communications instead of wired connectivity.This way you can extend the coverage of your network without having to use cables to link theAccess Points. With this advanced technology,MISprofessionalscanestablishmultipleWLANsforoptimalsignal reception without wasting cost and time in laying down long winding cables.

Access Control and WDS Settings

Chapter 2 Quick Start

Clicking Apply after configuring Soft AP will give two extra tabs - Access Control and WDS.

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Contents Wireless Card Adaptor User’s Manual A111 Wireless Card Adaptor Disclaimer InstallationProcedures InstallationSystem Requirements ClickInstallA111WLANCardUtilities/Driver Installation Installing the A111 utilities and driverConfiguring the Wlan utility Quick Start Soft AP Windows XP Only Select Soft AP ModeAccess Control and WDS Settings Soft AP Access Control and WDSAccess Control Network Range ExtensionTo disable this function Reading the A111 Status Indicators LNK Link LEDACT Activity LED ChapterOverview ReferenceAdditional Reference Windows XP Wireless Options Using the Control Center Taskbar A111ControlCenterStarting the Control Center manually Reference Wireless Status Icons on the taskbar Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless Settings Reference Taskbar Icon Right MenuTaskbar Icon Left Menu Wireless Settings Utility Starting Wireless SettingsStatus Status Tab MAC address Reference Association StateCurrent Channel Current Data RateActivate Configuration Reference Radio StateSave as Profile Status Connection Tab Frame ErrorFrame Sent/Received Connection QualityButton Status IP Config TabAs Wireless LAN Config Basic TabNetwork Type Network Name SsidReference Channel Data RateOthers Config Encryption Tab Data encryption WEP enabledWireless Network Key Two ways to assign WEP keys Default KeyReference 64/128-bit versus 40/104-bit Buttons Survey Site Survey TabAbout Version Info Tab Link State Exit Wireless SettingsAd Hoc Software Reference Wireless Properties Chapter Windows XP Wireless PropertiesReference Windows XP Wireless Properties Verify if the A111 card is installed correctly TroubleshootingCannot connect to any Access Points Verify that the Network Type is in Infrastructure modeCannot connect to a Station A111 Card Bad link quality or bad signal strengthGlossary Default Key Cofdm for 802.11a or 802.11gDevice Name DNS Server Address Domain Name System Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolDSL Modem Digital Subscriber Line Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum for 802.11bEssid Extended Service Set Identifier Extended Service Set ESSEncryption EthernetIeee 802.11a 54Mbits/sec IeeeIeee 802.11b 11Mbits/sec ISP Internet Service ProviderIeee 802.11g InfrastructureLAN Local Area Network MAC Address Media Access ControlNAT Network Address Translation NIC Network Interface CardWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Ssid Service Set IdentifierPreamble Radio Frequency RF Terms GHz, MHz, HzWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkService Contacts Western Australia