G-3000H User’s Guide

VLAN

A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be partitioned into multiple logical networks. Only stations within the same group can talk to each other. Stations on a logical network can belong to one or more groups. The ZyAIR supports 802.1Q VLAN tagging. Tagged VLAN uses an explicit tag (VLAN ID) in the MAC header of a frame to identify VLAN membership. The ZyAIR can identify VLAN tags for incoming Ethernet frames and add VLAN tags to outgoing Ethernet frames.

Configure VLAN (virtual LAN) to extend the wireless logical grouping to the wired network. A ZyAIR that you configure with the built-in wireless card uses the same Management VLAN ID as a ZyAIR configured with a removable wireless card.

WDS Functionality

A Distribution System (DS) is a wired connection between two or more APs, while a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a wireless connection. Your ZyAIR supports WDS, providing a cost-effective solution for wireless network expansion.

Figure 2 WDS Functionality Example

802.11b Wireless LAN Standard

The ZyAIR complies with the 802.11b wireless standard.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyAIR

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