Wireless client computers – Gateway 7001 Series User Manual
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Wireless client computers
The Gateway 7001 Series self-managed AP provides wireless access to any client with a
correctly configured Wi-Fi client adapter for the 802.11 mode in which the access point
is running.
Multiple client operating systems are supported. Clients can be laptops or desktops,
personal digital assistants (PDAs), or any other hand-held, portable or stationary device
equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter and supporting drivers.
In order to connect to the access point, wireless clients need the following software and
hardware.
Required Component
Description
Wi-Fi Client Adapter
Portable or built-in Wi-Fi client adapter that supports one or more
of the IEEE 802.11 modes in which you plan to run the access
point. (IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a Turbo
modes are supported, depending on model.)
Wi-Fi client adapters vary considerably. The adapter can be a PC
card built in to the client device, a portable PCMCIA or PCI card
(types of
NIC
s), or an external device such as a USB or Ethernet
adapter that you connect to the client by means of a cable.
The access point supports 802.11a/b/g modes (depending on
model), but you will probably make a decision during network
design phase as to which mode to use. The fundamental
requirement for clients is that they all have configured adapters
that match the 802.11 mode for which your access point(s) is
configured.
Wireless Client Software
Client software such as Microsoft Windows XP or Funk Odyssey
wireless client configured to associate with the Gateway 7001
Series access point.
Client Security Settings
Security should be disabled on the client used to do initial
configuration of the access point.
If the Security mode on the access point is set to anything other
than plain text, wireless clients will need to set a profile to the
authentication mode used by the access point and provide a valid
user name and password, certificate, or similar user identity proof.
Security modes are Static
WEP
, IEEE 802.1x,
WPA
with
RADIUS
server, and
WPA
-
PSK
.
For information on configuring security on the access point, see