Chapter 2
Let’s Get Going - Hardware Setup
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Introduction for WP54AG multi-SSID firmware version
The Wireless Access Point is a high-performance access point (AP) that is
designed for enterprise and public access applications. Embedded with the
Atheros chipset, it boasts network robustness, stability and wider network
coverage. Compliant with 802.11a/b/g standards, the access point supports
high-speed data transmission of up to 54Mbps in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz
frequency band.
The access point is capable of operating in 7 modes: Access Point Mode, Client
Mode, Wireless Routing Client, Gateway Mode, Wireless Adapter Mode,
Transparent Client Mode, and Repeater Mode. Which makes it suitable for a
wide variety of wireless applications, including long-distance deployments.
Equipped with an SMA connector for external antenna support, the access
point provides a wider coverage for your network. Moreover, its integrated
Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows the access point to be used in areas where
power outlets are not readily available.
To protect your security and privacy, the access point is armed with many
enhanced wireless security features such as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA),
WPA2 (with Advanced Encryption Standard encryption) MAC Address Filtering,
IEEE 802.1x Authentication and 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) to
ensure privacy for the heterogeneous mix of users within the same wireless
network.
The access point also incorporates a unique set of advanced features such as:
Virtual AP to deliver multiple services; Long-Range parameter fine-tuning which
provide the access point with the ability to auto-calculate parameters such as
slot time; ACK time-out and CTS time-out to achieve a longer range; Spanning
Tree Protocol (STP) which provides extra redundancy and the ability to auto-
reconfigure when there are changes in the network topology; HTTPS which
feature additional authentication and encryption; and Telnet which allows
remote connection; and SSH which provides a secure host connection.
