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3e-525A Wireless Access Point
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3. The last and most prevalent use is multiple APs connected to a
wired network and operating off that network’s DHCP server to
provide a wider coverage area for wireless devices, enabling the
devices to “roam” freely about the entire site. This is the topology
of choice today.
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Bridging
The wireless bridging function in the 3e-525A allows use as a bridge,
in a number of alternate configurations, including the following popular
configurations:
• Point-to-point bridging of 2 Ethernet Links;
• Point-to-multipoint bridging of several Ethernet links;
• Repeater mode (wireless client to wireless bridge.)
Default Configuration
The 3e-525A boots up in Access Point/Bridge mode.
Data Encryption and Security
The 3e-525A Wireless Access Point includes advanced wireless secu-
rity features. Over the AP band, you have a choice of no security, Static
WEP, WPA, AES/3DES, depending on your mode of operation. Some
level of security is suggested. Static WEP gives you a choice of 64-bit, 128-
bit or 152-bit encryption. WPA includes the option of using a WPA pre-
shared key or, for the enterprise that has a Radius Server installed, con-
figuration to use the Radius Server for key management with either TKIP
or AES-CCMP. Bridging encryption is established between 3e-525A’s and
includes use of AES-ECB or 3DES encryption (approved by the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for U.S. Government and
DoD agencies). (As a side note, NIST is currently reviewing the AES-
CCMP adopted by the WiFi Alliance and is expected to eventually ratify
that standard for U.S. Government use.)