User's Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point
Benefits
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Ultimate mobility – One Access point provides both 802.11a (5 GHz) and
802.11b (2.4 GHz) wireless networks.
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Blazing fast speeds – Up to 54 Mbps, and up to 108 Mbps in turbo mode for
models shipped in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
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Dual band capability protects your existing 802.11b wireless network
investment while installing a new 802.11a network.
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Seamlessly integrates into an existing 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
LAN.
Features
The key features of the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point
are:
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Reliable IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b standards-based wireless technology.
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Interfaces directly to 10 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and 100 Mbps IEEE
802.3u Fast Ethernet networks.
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Up to 108 Mbps high-speed rate in turbo mode (for models shipped in the
United States, Canada, and Australia). Wireless nodes negotiate to operate at
an optimal data transfer rate. In a noisy environment or when the distance
between the wireless nodes is too far, the wireless nodes will automatically
adjust to the most efficient speed for the distance.
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Provides the highest available level of industry-standard WEP encryption:
128-bit for 802.11b devices and up to 152-bit for 802.11a devices
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MAC Address Filtering provides increased security.
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Extensive coverage and available bandwidth with twelve (12)
non-overlapping channels in the 5 GHz band (5.15 to 5.35 GHz, 5.725 to
5.825 GHz); three (3) non-overlapping channels in the 2.4 GHz band (2.412
to 2.484 GHz)
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Supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) to avoid cross interference
with radar systems used in certain European countries.
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Supports Transmit Power Control (TPC) for use in Europe.
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Introduction