ZyAIR B-2000 Wireless LAN Gateway with 4-Port Switch

Chapter 1

Getting To Know Your ZyAIR

This chapter describes the key features and applications of your ZyAIR.

1.1ZyAIR B-2000 Wireless LAN Gateway with 4-Port Switch

The ZyAIR is a cost effective wireless LAN gateway with an integrated 10/100 Mbps and wireless interfaces and robust network management features for Internet access via an external cable/xDSL modem. Equipped with a 10Mbps Ethernet WAN port, four auto-negotiating 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN ports and the Single User Account (SUA) feature, the ZyAIR is uniquely suited as a broadband Internet access- sharing gateway for multi-computer homes and home offices.

For added security, your ZyAIR supports various methods of network security: WEP, MAC address filtering, and IEEE 802.1x authentication.

ZyAIR provides ease of installation and superior network security. What’s more, users enjoy the convenience and mobility with wireless LAN connectivity, working anywhere within the coverage area.

1.2Features of the ZyAIR

Your ZyAIR is packed with a number of features that give it the flexibility to provide a complete networking solution for almost any user.

4-Port Switch

A combination of switch and router makes your ZyAIR a cost-effective and viable network solution. You can connect up to four computers to the LAN ports on you ZyAIR without the cost of a hub.

10/100M Auto-negotiation Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface

This auto-negotiation feature allows the ZyAIR to detect the speed of incoming transmissions and adjust appropriately without manual intervention. It allows data transfer of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.

IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps Wireless LAN

The 11 Mbps wireless LAN provides wireless mobility and a fast network environment for small and home offices. Computers with IEEE 802.11b wireless NICs (Network Interface Cards) can connect to the local area network without any wiring efforts and enjoy reliable high-speed connectivity.

Getting To Know Your ZyAIR

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