WX-54G Access Point User’s Manual
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Introduction
The Terayon WX-54G is an Access Point designed to be fully compliant with
IEEE pre802.11g and 802.11b standards. 802.11g is a new extension to 802.11b
(used in the majority of wireless LANs today) that broadens 802.11b’s data rates
to 54 Mbps within the 2.4 GHz band using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multi-
plexing (OFDM) technology. 802.11g allows backward compatibility with 802.11b
devices but only at 11 Mbps or lower, depending on the range and whether
obstructions are present. Wireless LANs are complementary extensions to exist-
ing wired LANs, offering complete mobility while maintaining continuous net-
work connectivity to both corporate and home Intranets. Wireless LANs add a
new level of convenience for LAN users; PC users stay connected to the network
throughout a building without being bound by wires.
The WX-54G has a built-in Internet gateway capability, which allows you to
share a broadband modem and one ISP account simultaneously and wirelessly.
System Requirements
To use the Terayon WX-54G, your system must have the following minimum
requirements:
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A Terayon TeraJet 700 Series cable modem
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An Ethernet (10Base-T or 10/100Base-TX) adapter for wired clients
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At least one 802.11g (54Mbps) or one 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless adapter for
wireless mobile clients
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TCP/IP and an installed Internet browser