Chapter 1. Introduction; Overview; Key Features - Formosa AG-3621 Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the FWS's AG-3621 Access Point (hereafter called access point).
This Access Point provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that
combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking
professionals.

Overview

802.11a/b/g-compliant, this access point distinguishes herself by one built-in mini-PCI card,
providing wired and wireless two ports in a bigger infrastructure. Typically, VAP functionality
allows a single network AP to behave as "8" number of virtual network APs. This does away
with the limitation by the sheer number of Ethernet connections that need APs acting as a
proxy. WMM prioritizes traffic demands from different applications and extends Wi-Fi's high
quality end-user experience from data connectivity to voice, music, and video applications
under a wide variety of environment.
This Access points serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as
the center point of a stand-alone wireless network. In large installations, wireless users within
radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless,
uninterrupted access to the network.
You can configure and monitor the access point using the command-line interface (CLI), the
browser-based management system, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
This Access Point currently can support data rate up to 108Mbps. Users are encouraged to
update their latest firmware through http://www.tw-wireless.com
Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from
different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are
even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes
and offices, they can also be fun. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the
Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions
should be all you need to get the most out of the Access point.

Key Features

The AG-3621 Access Point is use-friendly and provides solid wireless and networking support.
The following standards and conventions are supported:
Standards Compliant
The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g for Wireless LANs.
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