Wireless Features - ZyXEL Communications P-320W User Manual

P-320W User's Guide
Full Network Management
The embedded web configurator is an all-platform web-based utility that allows you to easily
access the Prestige's management settings and configure the firewall. Most functions of the
Prestige are also software configurable via the SMT (System Management Terminal)
interface. The SMT is a menu-driven interface that you can access over a telnet connection.
RoadRunner Support
In addition to standard cable modem services, the Prestige supports Time Warner's
RoadRunner Service.
Logging and Tracing
• Built-in message logging and packet tracing.
• Firewall logs.
• Content filtering logs.
Upgrade Prestige Firmware via LAN
The firmware of the Prestige can be upgraded via the LAN (refer to Maintenance- F/W Upload
Screen).
Embedded FTP and TFTP Servers
The Prestige's embedded FTP and TFTP Servers enable fast firmware upgrades as well as
configuration file backups and restoration.

1.2.3 Wireless Features

Wireless LAN
The Prestige supports the IEEE 802.11g standard, which is fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11b standard, meaning that you can have both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g wireless
clients in the same wireless network.
Note: The Prestige may be prone to RF (Radio Frequency) interference from other
2.4 GHz devices such as microwave ovens, wireless phones, Bluetooth
enabled devices, and other wireless LANs.
Wi-Fi Protected Access
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11i security specification standard.
Key differences between WPA and WEP are user authentication and improved data
encryption.
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