Introduction, Key Features and Benefits, Wpa

Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x

User Manual

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Introduction

The Tyco Electronics Wireless Access Point model 0-1591700 is an SNMP managed, dual band, multimode high performance access point intended for the professional, commercial and corporate markets. The access point provides simultaneous, high-speed support for all three current wireless modes (802.11a, b and g) using both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz commercial wireless bands. This high level of wireless flexibility delivers a product that is ideal for environments such as offices where there are highly mobile workers who may have different wireless client products. In addition to future-proofed wireless support, the access point supports all the corporate standards for security including WEP, WPA* and 802.1x RADIUS log-ins. Management is very important for corporate systems and the access point supports web, Telnet, console and SNMP management interfaces.

The complexity of wireless networks is hidden by the access point that provides a set of clear menus that easily and quickly guides new users through the configuration process. The installation process is described in the Getting Started Guide on page 10 onwards and also in more detail in the Main Section of this manual.

Key Features and Benefits

Supports simultaneous operation of 802.11b		Delivers a high level of future-proofing with
and 802.11g and 802.11a radio modes		support for all current WLAN modes and bands
Supports high level security options:-		Delivers corporate grade security with industry
• 802.1x Authentication with RADIUS		leading security facilities that enable the access
•	WPA*	point to be safely used in higher risk areas.
• WEP with 64/128 and 152 bit keys
• MAC Access Control List locking
•	Hidden SSID option
Excellent performance radios with both high		Enables the access point to serve wide areas
power transmitters and high sensitivity receivers
Supports all FCC approved channels		Enables the access point to be used in very
		congested radio environments
Supports Transmit Power Control and Dynamic		Enables the access point to be used in Europe
Frequency Selection		and delivers transmit power management to suit
		the radio environment.
Supports SNMP, Telnet, Web and Console		Greatly simplifies configuration and operational
interfaces		management of the access points in a corporate
		environment
Optional DC injector, supports power over the		Eliminates the need for an AC power cube close
Ethernet cable		to the access point. This greatly simplifies
		installation and allows access points to be
		located far away from AC mains points.

* = WPA security available in Code Release 3.x in Q1 2004.

Supplied Items

The access point is supplied in a cardboard carton which contains the following:-

a)Installation Manual

b)Wireless Access Point

c)AC Power Adapter

d)Stand for the Access Point

e)Ethernet Data Cross-over Cable for local configuration via a PC

f)RS232 Serial Console Cable

If the package does not contain these items, please consult your distributor.

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