ZyAIR B-4000 Hot Spot Gateway

1.3Applications

The following sections describe network application examples in which the ZyAIR is used. 1

1.3.1 Internet Access for LAN Networks

With a broadband service account set up, the ZyAIR allows the attached computers to enjoy high speed Internet access.

Figure 1-1 Application: Internet Access for LAN Networks

1.3.2 Internet Access in Public Areas

In public areas, such as a hotel, the ZyAIR provides high speed Internet access to subscribers. Account billing and authentication can be done using the built-in billing function and local subscriber database.

The ZyAIR functions as an access point (AP) to bridge the wired and the wireless network allowing wireless stations to access the Internet through the ZyAIR.

1The total number of concurrent WLAN users allowed is 24. The total number of concurrent users (WLAN and Wired) allowed is 100

Getting to Know Your ZyAIR

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