EnGenius Technologies 1.2 user manual Introduction, Features & Benefits

1 Introduction

The Wireless SOHO Router operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and the newer, faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbpswireless standard.

High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and coverage to reduce the roaming between APs to get more stability wireless connection. It also can reduce the expense of equipment in the same environment.

To protect your wireless connectivity, this device can encrypt all wireless transmissions through 64/128-bit WEP data encryption and also supports WPA2/WPA/802.1x for powerful security authentication. The MAC addresses filter lets you select exactly which stations should have access to your network.

This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and network configuration.

Features & Benefits

	Features	Benefits
	High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps	Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as
		MPEG video streaming
	IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant	Fully Interoperable with IEEE
		802.11b/IEEE802.11g compliant devices with
		legacy protection
NAT Router		Multiple computer Internet Access, also act as
		natural firewall
WEP/WPA/WPA2/ IEEE 802.1x support		Securing network from malicious access
Hide SSID		Avoid free-rider stealing your bandwidth
DHCP		Simplify network configuration and management
MAC address filtering		Ensures secure network connection
UPnP(Universal Plug and Play)		Friendly to special application e.g. instant
		messenger, VoIP
Port forwarding		Set up application server (FTP, Web, Email, …) on
		LAN
Access control		WLAN/LAN-to-WAN access control (allow/disallow),
		prevent users from access unwanted content
Firewall with SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection)		Prevent malicious access from Internet
DoS (Denial of Service) protection		Prevent from well-known DoS attack
Built-in 4-port Switch automatically detects		Easy local connectivity
cable type
Web-based configuration		Simple and intuitive network management
Firmware change via the Web-based		Allow easy upgrade/restore/dump system
configuration screen		configuration via web interface
System log		Logging critical event according to network
		manager’s criteria

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