NetComm NP5400 Introduction, NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, LAN Features, Security

Chapter 1: Introduction

The NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point

Congratulations on your purchase of the Netcomm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point (AP). This product is designed specifically for high-speed wireless LAN environment needs. It is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product are included in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read the manual carefully so you may take full advantage of its functions.

■11g Draft Standards Compliant - The AP complies with IEEE802.11g standard, and it is interoperable with IEEE802.11g-Compliant Equipment.

■Interoperable with IEEE802.11b -Backward compatible with IEEE802.11b equipment.

■Flexible Connectivity - Using external, detachable dipole antenna allows connection of optional Directional Antenna.

■Data Rate Auto Fall-Back - Provides 54, 48, 36, 24,12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps wireless data rate shifting dynamically between 11g and 11b to guarantee availability and reliability of wireless connections.

■Roaming - Provides seamless roaming within 802.11g and 802.11b wireless LAN infrastructure.

LAN Features

■Built-in 10/100M LAN Port - It's designed to connect the AP with any 10/100M LAN Hub/ Switch or router.

■DHCP Client - Enable the AP to act as a DHCP client to receive IP address from DHCP Server in the wired Ethernet LAN.

Configuration & Management

■Easy to Setup - With windows-based Wireless Navigator Utility, user can easily setup the IP address of this AP, and upgrade the firmware.

■Easy to manage - User can use any WEB browser from anywhere on the wired or wireless LAN to configure the AP easily.

Security

■Configuring Protection - Provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users from changing the configuration

■Wireless LAN Security - Provide 64-bit & 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption to protect the wireless data transmissions.

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