ZyXEL Communications NWA570N - Manual (Page 23)

ZyXEL NWA570N User’s Guide
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Introducing the ZyXEL Device
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the ZyXEL Device. It also
introduces the ways you can manage the ZyXEL Device.
1.1 Overview
The ZyXEL Device is a 4-in-1 Access Point with IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless technology.
Access Point (AP), repeater, bridge and wireless client functions allow you to use the ZyXEL
Device in various network deployments.
The ZyXEL Device Access Point (AP) allows wireless stations to communicate and/or access
a wired network. It can work as a bridge and repeater to extend your wireless network. You
can also use it as a wireless client to access a wired network through another AP. The ZyXEL
Device uses IEEE 802.1x, WEP data encryption, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2 and
MAC address filtering to give mobile users highly secured wireless connectivity. IEEE
802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 compliant wireless devices can associate
with the ZyXEL Device.
The ZyXEL Device is also Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) enabled, allowing you to quickly add
other WPS enabled devices to your wireless network at the touch of a button or the entry of a
PIN.
1.2 Applications for the ZyXEL Device
Here are some application examples of how you can use your ZyXEL Device.
1.2.1 Access Point for Internet Access
The ZyXEL Device is an ideal access solution for wireless Internet connection. A typical
Internet access application for your ZyXEL Device is shown as follows.