ZyXEL Communications 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point NWA-1100 - Manual (Page 25)

ZyXEL NWA-1100 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
discusses the ways you can manage your ZyXEL Device.
1.1 Introducing the ZyXEL Device
Your ZyXEL Device extends the range of your existing wired network without additional
wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users.
It controls network access with MAC address filtering and RADIUS server authentication.It
also provides a high level of network traffic security, supporting IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA), WPA2 and WEP data encryption. Its Quality of Service (QoS)
features allow you to prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications such as VoIP.
Your ZyXEL Device is easy to install, configure and use. The embedded Web-based
configurator enables simple, straightforward management and maintenance.
See the Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to make hardware connections.
1.2 Applications for the ZyXEL Device
The ZyXEL Device can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes
1 AP (Access Point)
2 Wireless Client
3 Bridge
4 AP + Bridge
Applications for each operating mode are shown below.
1.2.1 Access Point
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. Stations A, B and C
can access the wired network through the ZyXEL Devices.