R E V I E W D R A F T # 1 — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L
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Cisco WRP500 Administration Guide
Chapter 1 Product Overview and Deployment Guidelines
Deployment Models
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In the private network, a computer is connected to the WRP500 by an Ethernet cable. The manager
also has a laptop computer that can be used wirelessly from anywhere on the premises, using the
main wireless network, SSID1. The manager and employees using SSID1 have access to the printer.
If desired, a wireless phone also could be connected to this network for business use.
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An analog phone and a fax machine are in the private network. The WRP500 is configured for
Internet telephone service and for traditional telephone service through a connected phone line.
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The WRP500 is configured with a guest network, SSID2, that enables the business to provide its
customers with a free wireless hotspot for their laptop computers and other mobile devices. Because
this network is separate from the main wireless network, the customers have no access to the
manager’s computer, the printer, or the telephone service.
WRP500 Deployment with Mobile Broadband
When a compatible mobile broadband modem is connected to the USB port, the WRP500 can connect
to a mobile broadband network. The mobile network can be the primary network or can serve as a backup
network to ensure continuous Internet connectivity. Consider the two scenarios illustrated below.
Mobile Office That Uses the Mobile Network for Internet Access
In this example, a team has set up a temporary network at a construction site. The team members have
laptop computers and Wi-Fi phones that share a mobile broadband connection for Internet access. All
computers can connect to the printer on the local network. If a Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel is
configured on the laptop computer, team members also can securely connect to resources at the main
office (not illustrated).
WRP400*
Laptop
computer
Printer
Wi-Fi Phone
Mobile Office Network
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Mobile
network
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*with compatible 3G USB Modem
*with compatible 3G USB Modem
WRP500*
Wi-Fi Phone