Chapter 1 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the EOA7530. The EOA7530 is a dual‐radio wireless outdoor Access Point/Client/Bridge designed as an enterprise‐scale product to deliver unparalleled range and performance on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless local‐area networks (WLANs). With certified IP‐65 protection, the EOA7530 is designed to deliver high reliability whether installed indoors or outdoors.
The EOA7530 is actually three devices in one: an Access Point, a Client Bridge, and a Client Router. Its wireless capabilities allow you to deliver Internet and intranet connectivity in locations where wired connections are not possible or practical.
The EOA7530 contains two radio‐frequency (RF) interfaces, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, that support IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g standards. Depending on the operating mode, the EOA7530 can use one or both RF interfaces at the same time. The EOA7530 also supports Power over Ethernet and is equipped with an external N‐type antenna that delivers superior wireless signal quality, even in the harshest environments. Best of all, the antenna is upgradeable.
In addition, the EOA7530 can manage power level control, Wireless Access Control, and Wi‐Fi Multimedia (WMM), and show real‐time received signal strength indicator (RSSI) status. For security‐conscious users, the EOA7530 fully supports encryption, including Wi‐Fi Protected Access (WPA‐PSK/WPA2‐PSK), 64/128/152‐bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption, and IEEE 802.1x RADIUS encryption.
1.1 Features
The following list summarizes the key features of the EOA7530.
‐Operates as an Access Point, Client Bridge, or Client Router
‐Works concurrently with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks for optimum throughput
‐Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11a‐ and IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g‐compliant devices
‐Supports four independently configurable service set identifiers (SSIDs)
‐Administrators can set up a VLAN for each SSID to isolate services among clients
‐Exceptional extended range and coverage
‐Easy Internet access using ISP service authentication
‐RSSI indicator shows the signal quality for each wireless client connected to the Access Point
‐Fully supports the latest security capabilities
‐Clients can access different networks through a single Access Point, and assign different policies and functions to each SSID
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