3Com 7760 manual Features And Benefits, Secure And Protect Wireless Communications, Key Benefits

3COM® WIRELESS 7760 11A/B/G POE ACCESS POINT

KEY BENEFITS

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SECURE AND PROTECT WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

3Com delivers enterprise-class security features to small and medium businesses. To shield wireless communications at the source, WPA2 with TKIP/AES encryption provides the latest, toughest standards-based security—WEP encryption supports legacy 802.11b wireless clients. For additional protection, this access point supports IEEE 802.1X and MAC address access control, authentication, and authorization through backend RADIUS servers.

PROVIDE FLEXIBLE SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL

You can configure and store up to four SSIDs with different security profiles for groups of users. IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLAN support works with the multiple SSID feature to control access to network resources and segment user traffic.

SOLVE COMPLEX CONNECTIVITY PROBLEMS

The Wireless Distribution System bridging feature solves complex wireless connectivity problems. The access point supports both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint WDS links as well as repeater and client bridge modes for flexible network deployment.

DELIVER ENTERPRISE-CLASS FEATURES

3Com delivers superior business value by offering enterprise-class solutions without the complexity. 3Com also backs each product with global sales, service and support along with technology, financial and operational strength.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

FLEXIBLE HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY

Configurable radio support	Supports and offers IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b/g.
High-speed access	802.11a and 802.11b/g standard supports speeds up to 108 Mbps in
	SuperG mode.
Wi-Fi a/b/g CERTIFIED	Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products from other
	vendors.

ROBUST SECURITY FEATURES

Encryption: WPA/WPA2, AES, TKIP	Toughest industry-standard algorithms help keep wireless transmissions
and WEP	private.
Multiple security profiles	Store up to eight different security settings; up to four security profiles
	can run at any time.
Multiple SSID support with	SSIDs can be bridged together or isolated.
SSID isolation
Access control	Screens device MAC addresses to ensure that only trusted clients gain
	access to the WLAN.
802.1Q VLAN support	Groups users according to data or traffic requirements to segment traffic
	flow based on business priorities.
RADIUS server MAC-based and	Centralizes wireless security through existing network RADIUS servers.
802.1X AAA support
Rogue AP detection and logging	Identifies and logs unauthorized, potentially harmful APs for remedial
	action.

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