ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide

Wireless LAN Channel Usage

The Wireless Channel Usage screen displays whether the radio channels are used by other wireless devices within the transmission range of the ZyAIR. This allows you to select the channel with minimum interference for your ZyAIR.

1.3Applications for the ZyAIR

Here are some application examples of what you can do with your ZyAIR.

1.3.1 Internet Access Application

The ZyAIR is an ideal access solution for wireless Internet connection. A typical Internet access application for your ZyAIR is shown as follows.

Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application

1.3.2 Corporation Network Application

In situations where users are always on the move in the coverage area but still need access to corporate network access, the ZyAIR is an ideal solution for wireless stations to connect to the corporate network without expensive network cabling.

The following figure depicts a typical application of the ZyAIR in an enterprise environment. The three computers with wireless adapters are allowed to access the network resource through the ZyAIR after account validation by the network authentication server.

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Getting to Know Your ZyAIR