Key Features
The WNAP210 Access Point provides solid functionality, including the following features:
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Multiple operating modes:
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Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 802.11b/g/n access point.
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Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the access point communicates only with another
bridge-mode wireless station or access point. Network authentication should be used to
protect this communication.
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Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this access point is the "master" for a
group of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations send all
traffic to this master, and do not communicate directly with each other. Network
authentication should be used to protect this traffic.
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Wireless Repeater. In this mode, the access point does not function as an access point. It
communicates only with Repeater mode, Point-to-Point Bridge mode, and Point-to-Multi-
point-bridge-mode wireless stations. Network authentication should be used to protect this
communication.
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Hotspot settings. You can allow all HTTP (TCP, port 80) requests to be captured and
redirected to the URL you specify.
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Upgradeable firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory, you can upgrade it easily,
using only your Web browser, and you can upgrade it remotely. You can also use the
command-line interface.
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Rogue AP detection. The Rogue AP filtering feature ensures that unknown APs are not given
access to any part of the LAN.
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Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only
trusted wireless stations can use the access point to gain access to your LAN.
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Security profiles. When using multiple BSSIDs, you can configure unique security settings
(encryption, SSID, and so on) for each BSSID.
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Hidden mode. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct
SSID can connect.
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Configuration backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.
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Secure and economical operation. Adjustable power output allows more secure or
economical operation.
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Power over Ethernet. Power can be supplied to the access point over the Ethernet port from
any 802.3af-compliant mid-span or end-span source.
Introduction
ProSafe Wireless-N Access Point WNAP210 Reference Manual
v1.0 March 2009
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