LevelOne WAB-1000 manual Possible AP Topologies

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configured on the same subnetwork as the wired network interface and can be accessed by devices on the wired network.

Possible AP Topologies

1.An access point can be used as a single AP without any connection to a wired network. In this configuration, it simply provides a stand-alone wireless network for a group of wireless devices.

2.The WAB-1000 can be used as one of a number of APs connected to an existing Ethernet network to bridge between the wired and wireless environments. Each AP can operate independently of the other APs on the LAN. Multiple APs can coexist as separate individual networks at the same site without interference if each AP is set with a different network ID (SSID).

3.The last and most prevalent use is multiple APs connected to a wired network and operating off that network’s DHCP server which can provide a wider coverage area for wireless devices, enabling the devices to “roam” freely about the entire site. This is the topology of choice today.

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Contents User Guide Page Table of Contents WPA Encryption Page Introduction Basic FeaturesWireless Basics Access point configurations Network Configuration802.11b 802.11gPossible AP Topologies Data Encryption and Security BridgingAES-ECB and 3DES for Bridging WPA with TKIP/ AES-CCMPMAC Address Authentication Operator Authentication and ManagementDhcp Server Management Preparation for use Hardware installationInstallation Instructions Ensure the cabling is correctly installedMinimum system and component requirements Page Sealing Antenna Connections Indicator LightsLED WANIntroduction Preliminary configuration stepsInitial setup using the Local port General System ConfigurationWAN LAN Wireless Setup Page Dtim RTSSsid EncryptionWPA Encryption Page MAC Address Filtering Bridging and Bridging Encryption Rogue AP Detection Advanced Services Settings Snmp Agent List All Users User ManagementAdd New User Monitoring/ReportsBridging Status System StatusWireless Clients Dhcp Client List Adjacent AP ListSystem Log Web Access LogNetwork Activity System Administration Firmware UpgradeFactory Default Remote Logging RebootUtilities General bridge setup Configure the WAB-1000 as a bridgePage Page Point-to-point bridge configuration Set up bridging typeBssid Point-to-point bridging setup guidePage Page Point-to-multipoint bridge configuration Point-to-multipoint bridging setup guide Repeater bridging setup guide Repeater bridge configurationBridging Encryption Manufacturer’s Statement Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsChannel Separation and Wlan Cards AES 3DESDhcp SnmpTkip WPA