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SpecificationsB

Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Access Point

Networking Solution Featuring Scalability and Security

Actiontec's 54Mbps Wireless Access Point sets the standard for next-genera- tion high performance, secure, manageable, and reliable wireless local area networks (WLANs). This powerful device provides the ultimate in continu- ous industry-standard 54 Mbps access to network resources such as, e-mail and the Internet for a wireless workforce. In addition, it is backward compati- ble to preserve your 802.11b-based investments, providing a migration path to higher performance networking. Advanced security features include up to 256-bit Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), 802.1x and Medium Access Control (MAC) address filtering. Actiontec Wireless Access Point is known for it's abundant air spaces.

Security

Complies with industry security standards for wireless data encryption, user authentication, and user authorization. Delivers state-of-the-art WLAN secu- rity with 64-, 128-, and 265-bit WEP data encryption. WPA provides enhanced, interoperable Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b wireless networking security. It includes MAC address authentication with 256-user Access Control List (ACL) and VPN pass-through. WPA and 802.1x support enables strong mutual authentication to ensure that only legitimate clients associate with corporate RADIUS servers or with WPA-PSK.

Management

Supports all popular 802.1x port-based authentication protocols, including Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) Transport Layer Security (TLS), Protected EAP (PEAP), and Tunneled TLS (TTLS). Web-based GUI facilitates local configuration and monitoring. Users can have the flexibility to remotely configure, update, and monitor multiple Actiontec Access Points simultane- ously via FTP.

Aptitude

IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b wireless standard with optional speeds, takes care of business communications with great dispatch and skill. A fourth mode enables the Actiontec Access Point to act as a bridge and access point simulta-

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Contents Wireless Access Point Table of Contents Page Minimum System Requirements Package ContentsIntroduction1 Access Point Features Power LEDWireless LED Front PanelPower Port Reset ButtonRear Panel LAN PortTechnical Support Wireless2 Networking Basics Creating a Wireless NetworkExtending a Wired Network To add wireless networking to an established wired networkCreating a Wireless Network from a Single Computer Connecting the Access Point Installing Access PointBefore Installing Placing or Mounting the Access Point Setting Up Access Point Configuring the Access Point Making a ConnectionViewing The Control Panel Setting the IP Address Basic Settings Page To Enable WEP 802.1x SecurityTo Enable WPA WPA SecurityTo Enable WPA with Advanced SettingsMAC Authentication Access Control Administration InformationUpgrading Your Access Point’s Firmware Save and RestartTo Upgrade Your Access Point’s Firmware Associated StationsTroubleshooting & FAQs TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions How far can I be from the Access Point and still connect?How fast is the wireless network? Can I share my Internet connection using the Access Point?Does the Access Point provide load balancing capabilities? Will cordless phones interfere with the Access Point?What is WEP? What is WPA? How do I make a HEX-based WEP key?Setting Up Static IP Windows 98 and 98 SEPage Page 192.168.0.2 Windows Me Page Dont include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Page Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window appears Windows XP Connections option Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window appears 192.182.0.2 SpecificationsB SecurityManagement AptitudeFeatures UsabilitySpecifications Interface WirelessData Rates Operating RangeRoaming Standards ComplianceSecurity EnvironmentalCompliance Certification PowerLimited Warranty Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications Page Limited Warranty Published specifications or user guide