Chapter 1: Introduction - Linksys WAP54GP - Wireless-G Access Point User Manual

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Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G VPN Router
with RangeBooster. The WRV200 is a VPN router with a
Wireless-G access point for small offices and home offices.
The 10/100 Ethernet WAN interface connects directly
to your broadband DSL or Cable modem. For the LAN
interface, there is a built-in 4-port, full-duplex 10/100
Ethernet switch that can connect up to four devices.
The wireless AP supports 802.11b/g and incorporates
Linksys RangeBooster technology, which utilizes a MIMO
antennae configuration to provide increased coverage
and reliability over standard 802.11g.
The WRV200 has the advanced security functions needed
for business networking. It has a SPI based firewall with
DoS prevention, but also a Virtual Private Networking
(VPN) engine for secure communication between mobile
or remote workers and branch offices. For your wired and
wireless local area network, there is support for multiple
SSIDs and VLANs for traffic separation. The WRV200's
Wireless AP implements WPA2-PSK, WPA2-ENT, and WEP
encryption, along with other security features including
enabling/disabling SSID Broadcasts and MAC-based
filtering.
Wireless networking in business environments requires
additional flexibility. The WRV200 has the capability to
expand or reduce the area of your wireless network.
There is support for Wireless Distribution System (WDS),
which allows the wireless coverage to be expanded
without wires through wireless bridging between it and
select Linksys stand alone access points. That, along with
the ability to increase or decrease the RF output power,
allows for optimal wireless coverage.
To support VoIP, the WRV200 has a SIP application layer
gateway (ALG) and advanced QoS functionality. SIP based
VoIP data has problems traversing through standard
firewalls with NAT, especially when you deploy multiple SIP
clients. The SIP ALG allows SIP traffic from multiple clients
to pass through the router's firewall. QoS functionality
can improve the quality of your voice or video over IP.
With support for Wireless QoS (WMM) and wired QoS
(port prioritization), consistent voice and video quality is
maintained throughout your business.

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