USRobotics Instant802 APSDK manual Getting Started

Professional Access Point

Administrator Guide

Getting Started

This part of the Professional Access Point Administrator Guide provides the information that you need to establish a network by performing basic installation for one or more Professional Access Points:

•Overview

•Pre-Launch Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms

•Setting Up and Launching Your Wireless Network

Overview

The Professional Access Point provides continuous, high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. It is an advanced, standards-based solution for wireless networking in small and medium-sized businesses. The Professional Access Point enables zero-administration wireless local area network (WLAN) deployment while providing state-of-the-art wireless networking features.

The Professional Access Point provides best-of-breed security, ease-of-administration, and industry standards—providing a standalone and fully-secured wireless network without the need for additional management and security server software.

The access point can broadcast in the following modes.

•IEEE 802.11b

•IEEE 802.11g

The following sections list features and benefits of the Professional Access Point, and tell you what’s next when you’re ready to get started.

•Features and Benefits

•IEEE Standards Support and Wi-Fi Compliance

•Wireless Features

•Security Features

•Guest Interface

•Clustering and Auto-Management

•Networking

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