Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes some of the key features of the ProSafe Dual Band Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP350. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (“System Requirements” on page 1-5.), package contents (“What’s In the Box?” on page 1-6) and a description of the front and back panels of the WNDAP350 (“Hardware Description” on page 1-6).
About the ProSafe Dual Band Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP350
The ProSafe Dual Band Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP350is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio- equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.
The WNDAP350 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage, interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an antenna. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area of about a 500 foot radius. Consequently, the ProSafe Dual Band Wireless-N Access Point WNDAP350 can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points can handle between 10 to 32 users simultaneously per radio.
The WNDAP350 wirelss access point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple WNDAP350s via a wired Ethernet backbone can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one Access Point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network.
Key Features and Standards
The WNDAP350 wirelss access point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. It also offers a wide range of security options.
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