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Introducing the NWA1121-NI

This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the NWA1121-NI. It also discusses the ways you can manage your NWA1121-NI.

1.1 Introducing the NWA1121-NI

Your NWA1121-NI is an IPv6 wireless AP (Access Point) that can function in several wireless modes. It extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users.

The NWA1121-NI controls network access with MAC address filtering and RADIUS server authentication. It also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting IEEE 802.1x, WiFi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2 and WEP data encryption. Its Quality of Service (QoS) features allow you to prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications such as VoIP.

Your NWA1121-NI is easy to install, configure and use. The embedded Web-based configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance.

See the Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to make hardware connections.

1.2 Wireless Modes

The NWA1121-NI can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes:

OPERATING MODE

NUMBER OF

UNIVERSAL

AP FUNCTION

SUPPORTED SSID

REPEATER FUNCTION

 

 

 

 

MBSSID

8

No

Yes

 

 

 

 

Client

1

No

No

 

 

 

 

Root AP

5

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

Repeater

1

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

Applications for each operating mode are shown below.

1.2.1 MBSSID

A Basic Service Set (BSS) is the set of devices forming a single wireless network (usually an access point and one or more wireless clients). The Service Set IDentifier (SSID) is the name of a BSS. In

 

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NWA1121-NI User’s Guide