Motorola MOTOWI 4 User Manual page 195

FAQs
that is clear of interference. In operation 500 Series bridge continuously monitors the spectrum to
ensure it is operating on the cleanest channel.
How does the 500 Series bridge integrate into my data network?The 500 Series bridge
acts as a transparent bridge between two segments of your network. In this sense, it can be treated
like a virtual wired connection between the two buildings. The 500 Series bridge forwards 802.3
Ethernet packets destined for the other part of the network and filters packets it does not need
to forward. The system is transparent to higher-level management systems such as VLANs and
Spanning Tree.
How does the 500 Series bridge provide security for data traffic?The 500 Series bridge
has a range of security features. At installation time each link must be programmed with the serial
ID of its partner. The two ends of the link will only communicate with one another, eliminating
any chance of "man in the middle" attacks. Over the air security is achieved through a proprietary
scrambling mechanism that cannot be disabled, spoofed or snooped by commercial tools.
Can I use Apple Macintosh OS X to control and monitor my 500 Series bridge?Yes,
but there are some restrictions. Mozilla 1.6 or higher is recommended.
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