D-Link DWL-1000AP+ Manual page 5

Features and Benefits
Supports 802.1x for wireless user authentication into the network, resulting
in a more secure wireless network than was previously possible.
Backup AP Function ensures continued operation of the AP in the event of
any operation failure of the primary AP
Load Balancing Function allows for automatic connection by the client to
the AP with the least traffic and the least number of clients, when several
APs are deployed in one wireless network
5 operating modes available: Access Point, AP Client and Bridge (Point-to-
Point; Point-to-Multi-point), Wireless Client; Wireless Repeater
Dynamic data rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5,11Mbps and 22Mbps
Supports wireless data encryption with 64-bit, 128-bit WEP security (and
256-bit WEP security with D-Link AirPlus Adapters.)
Two detachable antennas for diversity functionality as well as adjustable
transmit power to adjust the wireless range
DHCP server capability
Dynamic Channel Selection Function automatically selects the fastest and
least populated channel available for the DWL-1000AP+ when it is a part of
a Load Balancing Group of 4 or more Access Points, where the 3 non-over-
lapping channels have already been selected.
802.1x Authentication requires EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). 802.1x supported
EAP is available through the Windows XP Operating System. You will need to use the same type
of EAP protocol on all the devices in your network when using the 802.1x feature.
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