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Outline, 1 outline – Toshiba Magnia Z500 User Manual

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1.1 Outline

The MAGNIA Software Access Point is a software product that facilitates the Toshiba Intel

Architecture server to work as a wireless LAN access point.

The basic functions of this product are as follows:

Communication between a wireless LAN network and wired LAN network

This function enables a wireless or wired LAN PC to be connected to the resources in a wired or

wireless LAN network via an access point.

Enhanced security by encryption (WEP)

Using the WEP function can enhance network security.

Access restraint of wireless LAN station

Station access can be restricted by registering the MAC address of each applicable station.

Access Point Configuration Utility (remote)

Access point setting can be performed from a remote PC connected to the MAGNIA Software

Access Point.

802.1X Function function from V2.0

In linkage with the RADIUS server, this function can restrict individual wireless LAN station from

accessing the network by way of authentication. Also, the WEP key can be changed periodically

and distributed to the stations. (WEP key distribution is disabled depending on the authentication

method used.)