Planet Technology WAP-4030 - Manual (Page 5)

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing WAP-4030. This device is an access point for IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz wireless
network. You can use this access point to build up a wireless LAN, any wireless LAN station can join the
wireless network. It supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption, WPA-PSK and MAC
address filter function to consolidate the wireless network security; you can prevent unauthorized
wireless stations from accessing your wireless network. With the detachable antenna design, users can
install a high gain antenna for better network link quality and wider coverage.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
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1 x WAP-4030
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1 x AC Power Adapter
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1 x User’s Manual CD
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1 x Quick Installation Guide
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1 x Dipole Antenna
Note:
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
possible.
1.2 System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.
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Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System
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CD-ROM drive
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Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server2003 Operating System with TCP/IP protocol
1.3 Features
l Compliant with the IEEE 802.11g/802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification
l High data rate up to 54Mbps, Auto rate fallback
l Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks
l Provide WPA-PSK, 64/128-bit WEP Encryption and MAC Filter to protect the wireless data
transmissions
l Support DHCP client for auto IP addresses assignment
l Provides a reverse-polarity SMA connector for external antenna connection
l Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance communication and noisy environment
l Support 63 clients to connect the network. (For best performance, the suggested
maximum clients number of one WAP-4030 is 25)
l Web-based configuration