ZyXEL Communications 802.11g Wireless Access Point ZyXEL G-560 - Manual (Page 23)

ZyXEL G-560 User’s Guide
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Getting to Know Your G-560
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the G-560.
1.1 Introducing the G-560 Wireless Access Point
The G-560 is an access point (AP) through which wireless stations can communicate and/or
access a wired network. It can also work as a bridge to extend your wireless network. The G-
560 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. Both
IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g compliant wireless devices can associate with the G-560.
The G-560 is easy to install and configure.
1.2 G-560 Features
The following sections describe the features of the G-560.
Bridge
The G-560 can act as a bridge, establishing up to four wireless links with other APs.
WDS Functionality
A Distribution System (DS) is a wired connection between two or more APs, while a Wireless
Distribution System (WDS) is a wireless connection. Your G-560 supports WDS, providing a
cost-effective solution for wireless network expansion.
Figure 1 WDS Functionality Example