Chapter 1 About Wap-1000 Access Point; Features And Benefits; Applications - Planet WAP-1000 WireFree User Manual

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WAP-1000 User's Guide

Chapter 1 About WAP-1000 Access Point

WireFree WAP-1000 is an Access Point that performs as a transparent Media Access Control (MAC)
bridge between wired Local Area Networks, and one or more WireFree wireless networks.
Placed anywhere along an Ethernet LAN, WAP-1000 allows wireless stations in their coverage area
to access transparently to the corporate network.
network adapter cards, enables you to build a variety of network configurations.

1-1 Features and Benefits

l Protocol-independent networking functionality
l Access for mobile WireFree WL-2400/WL-3501/WAP-900 users into the legacy wired
Ethernet LAN.
l Web Management support
l Roaming capability
l
Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN's augments existing
networks quickly and easily.
l Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access.
l Supports up to 2 Mbps data rate: T-1 line alternative/replacement that dramatically cuts
costs.
l Supports a wide range of LAN NOS (Win95/98, NT, Netware client, DOS)
l Omnidirectional antenna included.
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Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling.
l
Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PC's

1-2 Applications

WireFree products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the
network in applications like these:
1. Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
2. Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to
employ.
3. Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change
WireFree WAP-1000, together with WireFree
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