HP Client Bridge M111 Introducing the M111 Client Bridge, Key features

Introduction

Introducing the M111 Client Bridge

Introducing the M111 Client Bridge

The M111 connects legacy Ethernet or serial communications devices to a wireless local area network (WLAN) with simplicity and security. It enables the deployment of legacy client devices (such as electronic cash registers, servers, printers), in any location where a WLAN signal is available, eliminating the installation of a cabling infrastructure.

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In this sample deployment, the M111 provides a wireless link to a TCP/IP network for a pair of desktop computers and a serial point-of-sale terminal. An MSM AP is used to create the wireless network.

Key features

Bridges an Ethernet LAN segment to a wireless network, providing connectivity for up to 20 client devices that run IPV4 and a single client device running a legacy networking protocol, such as DECnet, IPX, or Appletalk.

Provides an integrated serial-to-TCP/IP converter which enables a TIA-232 asynchronous terminal device to communicate with a compatible station over a wireless network.

802.11b a/b/g radio supporting antenna diversity.

Provides enhanced security using configurable Ethernet MAC and bidirectional Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocol filters.

Ensures wireless network privacy using WPA2, WPA, and WEP security and high performance hardware-assisted AES, TKIP, WEP encryption.

Provides 802.1X, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, and EAP-TTLS authentication.

Features a rugged, plenum-rated metal enclosure.

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