Introducing The Zyxel Device; Applications For The Zyxel Device - ZyXEL Communications NWA-1100 User Manual

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Introducing the ZyXEL Device

This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the ZyXEL Device. It
also discusses the ways you can manage your ZyXEL Device.

1.1 Introducing the ZyXEL Device

Your ZyXEL Device extends the range of your existing wired network without
additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users.
It controls network access with MAC address filtering and RADIUS server
authentication.It also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting
IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2 and WEP data encryption. Its
Quality of Service (QoS) features allow you to prioritize time-sensitive or highly
important applications such as VoIP.
Your ZyXEL Device is easy to install, configure and use. The embedded Web-based
configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance.
See the Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to make hardware connections.

1.2 Applications for the ZyXEL Device

The ZyXEL Device can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes
AP (Access Point)
1
Wireless Client
2
Bridge
3
AP + Bridge
4
Applications for each operating mode are shown below.
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