Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing WAP-1966. This device features the latest innovation wireless technology making the wireless networking world happened. This manual guides you on how to install and properly use the WAP-1966 in order to take full advantage of its features.

1.1 Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items:

∙One WAP-1966

∙One AC Power Adapter

∙One User’s Manual and Utility CD

∙One Quick Installation Guide

Note: If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.

1.2 System Requirements

Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.

∙Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System

∙CD-ROM drive

∙Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Operating System with TCP/IP protocol

1.3Features

•Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b compliant

•Up to 22Mbps wireless LAN

•4X mode can raise wireless performance to 44Mbps equivalent

•2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation

•Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling

•Auto Scanning and Roaming

•Utilize Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology and support the modulation of PBCC mode to provide robust, interference-resistant solution in a multi-user environment

•Wireless LAN support IEEE 802.1X Authentication

•64bit/128bit/256bit WEP encryption

•Support up to 63 users (For best performance, the suggested maximum clients number of one WAP-1966 in AP mode is 25.)

•Support MAC Address Filtering

•Built-in DHCP Server

•Adjustable antenna transmit power

•Four operating modes including AP, AP client, Repeater, and Bridge (Point-to-Point,

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