Compex Technologies WP11A+ - Manual (Page 12)

Chapter 1 Product Overview
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1.3 Features and Benefits
Compex WP11A+ is designed to give you a complete solution of a wireless network by
establishing connection with a wireless client. The list below identifies some of the
features and benefits of Compex WP11A+.
1.3.1 IEEE 802.11 Compliant
Compex WP11A+ is fully compliant with IEEE 802.11 standard. It divides the
2.4GHz license-free ISM (Industrial, Scientific & Medical) band into 14 sub
channels, where the number of usable channels is subjected to local
regulations of the respective country/region.
1.3.2 11Mbps High Rate Communication
Compex WP11A+ supports IEEE 802.11b high rate communication of up to
11Mbps, and it is backward compatible with the older 2Mbps and 1Mbps
standard.
1.3.3 Wire Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
Compex WP11A+ uses a private encryption key to ensure data security. This
is commonly referred to as Wire Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Compex
WP11A+ supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP selectable via its web-based
configuration interface.
1.3.4 Wireless/Ethernet Transparent Bridging
Compex WP11A+ can be used as a Wireless Access Point functioning as a
transparent Bridge between the Wireless and Ethernet segments. It shares
resources for Microsoft and Novell Networks by using TCP/IP & IPX
respectively as the protocol for communication.
1.3.5 Broadband Internet Sharing
Compex WP11A+ may be configured to Gateway Mode. This allows sharing
of your broadband Internet access with your wireless clients. In addition, it
supports advanced features such as Virtual servers, Time-based Access
Management, IP Packet Filtering & Remote Management.