Getting To Know Your Zyair; Introducing The Zyair; Zyair Features - ZyXEL Communications ZYAIR G-5100 User Manual

Getting to Know Your ZyAIR

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ZyAIR.

1.1 Introducing the ZyAIR

The ZyAIR G-5100 is an enterprise level, outdoor IEEE 802.11g compliant business access
point, bridge and repeater with excellent wireless performance. Wireless Distribution System
(WDS) support provides flexibility in building an extended wireless network with bridge and
repeater applications. IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access, WEP data encryption and MAC
address filtering offer highly secured wireless connectivity.
Rugged die-cast, watertight construction, built-in lightening protection, and grounding make
the ZyAIR perfect for outdoors applications.
It is easy to install and configure the ZyAIR. The embedded web-based configurator includes a
wireless link test that you can use to help you align the device. The web-based configurator
allows remote configuration and management of your ZyAIR. The Power over Ethernet (PoE)
feature means that power can be delivered to the ZyAIR over an Ethernet line. This allows you
to mount the ZyAIR in areas where there are no nearby power sources.

1.2 ZyAIR Features

The following sections describe the features of the ZyAIR
10/100M Auto-negotiating Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface
This auto-negotiating feature allows the ZyAIR to detect the speed of incoming transmissions
and adjust appropriately without manual intervention. It allows data transfer of either 10 Mbps
or 100 Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the ability to provide power to your ZyAIR via an 8-pin CAT 5
Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a nearby power source. The ZyAIR G-5100 includes a
special high current power injector that allows the ZyAIR to be located farther away. This
feature allows increased flexibility in the locating of your ZyAIR.
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