A Look At The Hardware; Front Panel - Gemtek Systems R921212G User Manual

In enterprises, WPA will be used in conjunction with both a wireless router and authentication
server. In a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environment, where there is no authentication
server, users can use pre-shared key (PSK) mode in place of the authentication server. The
Router offers you WPA running in PSK mode. The mutual authentication and improved
encryption technology of WPA allows wireless communication to achieve greater security.
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Automatic Rate Selection and Rate Scaling
In 802.11g, wireless network adapters and access points can transmit data at one of the
following rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6 Mbps. In 802.11b, the data can be transmitted at
a rate of 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps. As the distance between an adapter and access point increases
or decreases, the data rate automatically changes. Other factors, like interference, also affect
the data rate. The Router uses automatic rate selection and rate scaling to determine the most
efficient rate of communication. Rate scaling maintains optimal communication between
wireless clients and the WLAN.
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A Look at the Hardware

Front Panel

Back Panel
Front Panel
The Wireless Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its
front side. The following table defines the behavior for each LED:
Front Panel