Getting Started; Overview - US Robotics Instant802 APSDK Administrator's Manual

Getting Started

This part of the Professional Access Point Administrator Guide provides the information that you need to
establish a network by performing basic installation for one or more Professional Access Points:
•

Overview

• Pre-Launch Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms
• Setting Up and Launching Your Wireless Network
Overview
The Professional Access Point provides continuous, high-speed access between your wireless and
Ethernet devices. It is an advanced, standards-based solution for wireless networking in small and
medium-sized businesses. The Professional Access Point enables zero-administration wireless local area
network (WLAN) deployment while providing state-of-the-art wireless networking features.
The Professional Access Point provides best-of-breed security, ease-of-administration, and industry
standards—providing a standalone and fully-secured wireless network without the need for additional
management and security server software.
The access point can broadcast in the following modes.
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11g
The following sections list features and benefits of the Professional Access Point, and tell you what's next
when you're ready to get started.
• Features and Benefits
• IEEE Standards Support and Wi-Fi Compliance
• Wireless Features
• Security Features
• Guest Interface
• Clustering and Auto-Management
• Networking
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