I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents Access Point Quick Installation Guide Ceiling Mount Bracket Power Adapter T-Rail Mounting Kit & Screws I-2. System Requirements - Existing cable/DSL modem & router - Computer with web browser for access point configuration...
I-3. Hardware Overview Ethernet Port (PoE) Ethernet Port Power Jack (DC IN) I-4. LED Status LED Color LED Status Description Purple The access point is starting up. Blue The access point is on. Amber Flashing Error. The access point is off.
I-5. Reset If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds then release the button.
I-6. Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions. 1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access point outdoors.
II. Quick Setup Your access point can be up and running in just a few minutes. This quick installation guide will help to set up your access point and configure its basic settings. Please follow the instructions in the chapters below: II-1.
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You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below. Next, please follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to configure the access point’s basic settings.
For more advanced configurations, please refer to IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface. II-2. Basic Settings The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings of the access point: - LAN IP Address - 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security - Administrator Name &...
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When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use the new IP address to access the browser based configuration 192.168.2.2. interface instead of the default IP To change the SSID of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting”...
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Go to “Wireless Setting” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for the access point’s 5GHz wireless network. To change the administrator name and password for the browser based configuration interface, go to “Management” > “Admin”.
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Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields and click “Apply”. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” > “Date and Time”. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop down menus.
III. Hardware Installation III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch If you need to, remove the cap from the underside of the access point. This creates extra space for your cables to pass through. Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling To mount the access point to a ceiling, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram A & B. For Wooden Ceilings (refer to diagram A): Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and insert screw iii through hole i (x 2)and tighten to fix the bracket in place.
III-3. T-Rail Mount To mount the access point to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below and refer to diagram C, D & E. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket from the two sizes which are included in the package contents. Attach the T-Rail bracket i to hole ii using screw iii (x 2) as shown in C.
IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface The browser-based configuration interface enables you to configure the access point’s advanced features. The device features a range of advanced functions such as MAC filtering, MAC RADIUS authentication, VLAN configurations, up to 32 SSIDs and many more. To access the browser based configuration interface: Connect a computer to your access point using an Ethernet cable.
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Use the menu across the top and down the left side to navigate. Click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or “Cancel” to cancel changes. Please wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after you “Apply”...
IV-1. Information Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-1-1. System Information The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the access point.
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System Model Displays the model number of the access point. Product Name Displays the product name for reference, which consists of “AP” plus the MAC address. Uptime Displays the total time since the device was turned on. Boot From Displays information for the booted hardware.
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Wireless 2.4GHz (5GHz) / SSID SSID Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency. Authentication Displays the authentication method for the Method specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Encryption Type Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID for the specified SSID.
IV-1-2. Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Time Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh. Manual Refresh Click refresh to manually refresh the client table.
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Connected Time Displays the total time the wireless client has been connected to the access point. Idle Time Client idle time is the time for which the client has not transmitted any data packets i.e. is idle. Vendor The vendor of the client’s wireless adapter is displayed here.
IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID. Wireless Monitor Site Survey Select which frequency (or both) to scan, and...
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Signal (%) Displays the current signal strength of the SSID. Type Displays the 802.11 wireless networking standard(s) of the specified SSID. Vendor Displays the vendor of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID.
IV-1-4. The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. When the log is full, old entries are overwritten. Save Click to save the log as a file on your local computer.
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The following information/events are recorded by the log: Wireless Client Connected & disconnected Key exchange success & fail Authentication Authentication fail or successful. Association Success or fail WPS M1 - M8 messages WPS success Change Settings ...
IV-2. Network Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to configure your access point on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers.
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Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. DHCP users can select to get DNS servers’ IP address from DHCP or manually enter a value.
IV-2-2. LAN Port The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your access point’s two wired LAN (Ethernet) ports. Wired LAN Port Identifies LAN port 1. Enable Enable/disable LAN port. Speed & Duplex Select a speed & duplex type for LAN port, or use the “Auto”...
IV-2-3. VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other. VLAN IDs 1 – 4094 are supported. VLAN IDs in the range 1 –...
IV-3. Wireless Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.
IV-3-1-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
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Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11b, 802.11g & 802.11n can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 2.4GHz frequency from the drop down menu.
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When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually: Channel Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11 (1-13). Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level).
IV-3-1-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Contention Slot Select “Short”...
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802.11g Protection Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast...
IV-3-1-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.
SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients –...
IV-3-1-3-2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. Key Type Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex”...
Type alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Pre-Shared Key Please enter a security key/password according to the format you selected above. IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP WPA Type Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-EAP. Encryption Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode”...
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MAC RADIUS Select whether to use MAC address or Password password authentication via RADIUS server. If you select “Use the following password”, enter the password in the field below. The password should match the “Shared Secret” used in IV-3-4. RADIUS.
IV-3-1-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.
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2.4GHz WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “Dedicated WDS” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.
IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS. IV-3-2-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
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will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11a, 802.11n & 802.11ac can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 5GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled.
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(automatically select based on interference level). BSS BasicRate Set Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.
IV-3-2-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. Guard Interval Set the guard interval.
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Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal. Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio.
IV-3-2-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network.
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Wireless Client Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Isolation Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords.
IV-3-2-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.
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5GHz WDS Mode WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “Dedicated WDS” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method.
IV-3-3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface (known as PBC or “Push Button Configuration”). When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect.
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Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS functionality. WPS must be disabled when using MAC-RADIUS authentication (see IV-3-1-3-6 & IV-3-4). Product PIN Displays the WPS PIN code of the device, used for PIN code WPS. You will be required to enter this PIN code into another WPS device for PIN code WPS.
IV-3-4. RADIUS The RADIUS sub menu allows you to configure the access point’s RADIUS server settings, categorized into three submenus: RADIUS settings, Internal Server and RADIUS accounts. A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control – users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network.
IV-3-4-1. RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz & 5GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server.
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RADIUS Type Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Set the UDP port used in the authentication Port protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 –...
Accounting Port When accounting is enabled (above), set the UDP port used in the accounting protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535. IV-3-4-2. Internal Server The access point features a built-in RADIUS server which can be configured as shown below used when “Internal”...
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EAP Certificate File Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location of an EAP certificate file to use. If no certificate file is uploaded, the internal RADIUS server will use a self-made certificate. Shared Secret Enter a shared secret/password for use between the internal RADIUS server and RADIUS client.
IV-3-4-3. RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users. User Name Enter the user names here, separated by commas.
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Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list. Reset Clear text from the user name box. Select Check the box to select a user. User Name Displays the user name. Password Displays if specified user name has a password (configured) or not (not configured).
IV-3-5. MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address.
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commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Reset Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Select Delete selected or all entries from the table.
IV-3-6. WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice. Configuring WMM consists of adjusting parameters on queues for different categories of wireless traffic.
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CWMin Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission. The backoff wait time will be generated between 0 and this value. If the frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below).
IV-4. Management Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-4-1. Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password.
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Account to Manage This Device Administrator Set the access point’s administrator name. Name This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Administrator Set the access point’s administrator password. Password This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between...
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Management Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable Protocol specified management interfaces (see below). When SNMP is enabled, complete the SNMP fields below. SNMP Version Select SNMP version appropriate for your SNMP manager. SNMP Get Enter an SNMP Get Community name for Community verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-GET requests.
IV-4-2. Date and Time You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop down menus.
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Server Name Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish. Update Interval Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to update/synchronize with the NTP server. Time Zone Time Zone Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.
IV-4-3. Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server. Transfer Logs Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters.
IV-4-4. I’m Here The access point features a built-in buzzer which can sound on command using the “I’m Here” page. This is useful for network administrators and engineers working in complex network environments to locate the access point. The buzzer is loud! Duration of Sound Set the duration for which the buzzer will sound when the “Sound Buzzer”...
IV-5. Advanced Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-5-1. LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. Power LED Select on or off. Diag LED Select on or off.
IV-5-2. Update Firmware The “Firmware” page allows you to update the system firmware to a more recent version. Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest firmware from the website. Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device.
IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer, and restore the access point to previously saved settings. Save / Restore Settings Using Device Select “Using your PC”...
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Restore Settings from PC Restore Settings Click the browse button to find a previously saved settings file on your computer, then click “Restore” to replace your current settings. If your settings file is encrypted with a password, check the “Open file with password”...
IV-5-4. Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device (see IV-5.5) or reset the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button.
IV-5-5. Reboot If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device or reset the access point back to its factory default settings (see IV-5-4). You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature.
V. Appendix V-1. Configuring your IP address The access point uses the default IP address 192.168.2.2. In order to access the browser based configuration interface, you need to modify the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254).
V-1-1. Windows XP Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”.
V-1-2. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.
V-1-3. Windows 7 Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. Click “Local Area Connection”.
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Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
V-1-4. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
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Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”.
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In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
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Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
V-1-5. Mac Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” In System Preferences, click on “Network”. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel. Open the drop-down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Manually”.
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Enter the IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply” to save the changes.
V-1-6. Glossary Default Gateway (Access point): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.
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A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
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Application Protocol Port Number Telnet SMTP POP3 H.323 1720 SNMP SNMP Trap HTTP PPTP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.