Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that’s almost five times faster
than the widely
deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless
hotspots around the
country—but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also
interoperate with
existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment.
Since both standards are built in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b
infrastructure, and migrate
to the new screaming fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.
The Wireless AP VPN Router is really three devices in one box. First, there’s the Wireless
Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There’s
also a built-in 4-
port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly,
or daisy-chain
out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function
ties it all
together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
To protect your data and privacy, the can encrypt all wireless transmissions.
The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders,
supports VPN
pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users’ access to the Internet. Configuration is
a snap with
the web browser-based configuration utility.
With the Wireless AP VPN Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a
high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed,
and security
you need!
What’s in this Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the .
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.
• Chapter 4: Connecting the
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.
• Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs
This chapter explains how to configure the PCs for your network.
• Chapter 6: Configuring the Router
This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Router.
• Chapter 7: Boingo Hot Spot in a Box for Hot Spot Businesses
This chapter explains how to sign up for the Boingo Hot Spot in a Box program.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions,
regarding
installation and use of the .
• Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.
