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same time.
4. The connection is One-on-One – One device to one Arrive AirPoint Receiver at one time.
The connected device has to disconnect before another device can connect.
5. While a connection is “live” the Arrive AirPoint Receiver unique SSID becomes invisible
from other devices and also does not allow access to its settings (the IP address is
invisible) – in other words it becomes a dedicated receiver for the connected device for
the duration of the live connection.
6. As soon as the live connection is disconnected, the AirPoint SSID and IP address become
visible indicating that the device is ready to connect.
In summary :
1. The device in P2P mode acts as a wireless media receiver for AirPlay and Miracast
connections. This is a one way connection.
2. This is the simplest plug-and-play out of the box capability without requiring any
configuration or setup.
3. The device is completely secured as it does not have any access to outside networks and
also not connected to the internet.
4. The device SSID is broadcasted and visible to BYOD devices for connection.
5.
Since the device is not part of the WiFi network it does not need to abide by firewall or
other group policies.
6. This mode has no dependence on the WiFi LAN network performance and therefore
exhibits low latency.
7. Only in the case of Apple AirPlay connections are users inconvenienced with no internet
access via WiFi. Other users who BYOD Miracast capable devices (Windows 8.1 and
Android) do not have this inconvenience as their devices have the ability to have a dual
connection using WiFi Direct to the Arrive AirPoint.
Note:
ARRIVE AIRPOINT IN P2P MODE IS A MEDIA RECEIVING DEVICE
ADVERTISING AN SSID FOR WIRELESS PRESENTATION, WITHOUT A
CONNECTION TO ANY OTHER NETWORK.
WHEN USED IN THIS MODE THE AIRPOINT IS NOT A HONEYPOT.
For IT Network Managers:
The Arrive AirPoint devices in peer-to-peer mode will appear as independent Virtual 2.4 Ghz*
WiFi Access Points. It does not have any other connection to enterprise network. IT network
and security specialists should know more before mass deployment decisions are made. The
discussion given below is meant to shed some light on the P2P device mode connection.
1. Security Risk Assessment: Arrive AirPoint wireless in P2P mode operates as a tiny access
point advertising its unique SSID. This SSID is visible in the room where the AirPoint is
installed and with a radius of 10 to 15 feet from the device.
Generally, IT security policies would not allow an unmanaged AP which can be misused
to connect to corporate LAN/WAN or internet. With the Arrive AirPoint devices in P2P
mode its impossible to establish a connection to your enterprise wireless network. It
