Bridging Mode; Default Configuration; Data Encryption And Security - 3e Technologies International 3e-531AP User Manual

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3e-531AP Wireless Access Point

Alternately, if you wish, the network administrator can assign static

addresses to the member wireless devices. In order to set static addresses,

the system administrator will need to manually configure the TCP/IP

configuration on each wireless device.

Bridging Mode

The wireless bridging function in the 3e-531AP allows setup as a

bridge, in a number of alternate configurations, including the following

popular configurations:

1. Point-to-point bridging of 2 Ethernet Links;

2. Point-to-multipoint bridging of several Ethernet links;

3. Repeater mode (wireless client to wireless bridge.)

By default, the 3e-531AP boots up in access point mode. See your

network administrator or more advanced technical sections of this User's

Guide for information if the device is to be configured in gateway mode

or bridging mode.

The 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point includes advanced wireless

security features, including Dynamic Key Management or Static key AES

or 3DES encryption. AES or 3DES and MAC Address authentication are

available in the 3e-531AP in all modes, and some level of encryption is

recommended. In gateway mode, WEP encryption is an option.

The incorporation of AES and 3DES brings system security up to the

most stringent standards. The functionality of these two enhancements,

along with a more detailed discussion of the 3e-531AP security features,

is further covered in the following paragraphs.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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