PLANET WAP-4000 - Manual (Page 6)

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing WAP-4000. This device features the latest innovation wireless technology
making the wireless networking world happened. This manual guides you on how to install and properly
use the WAP-4000 in order to take full advantage of its features.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
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One WAP-4000
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One AC Power Adapter
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One dipole antenna
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One User ’s Manual and Utility CD
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One Quick Installation Guide
Note:
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
possible.
1.2 System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.
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Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System
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CD-ROM drive
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Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Operating System with TCP/IP protocol
1.3 Features
• Wireless LAN IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b compliant
• Strong network security with 802.1X authentication, and 64/128-bit WEP encryption
• Supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for both 802.1x and WPA-PSK
• One detachable reverse-polarity SMA connectors can connect to external antenna for expanding
connection distance
• Super G mode efficiently raises the data transfer rate up to 108Mbps
• Five operation modes selectable: AP / AP Client / Wireless Bridge / Multiple Bridge / Repeater
• Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance Communication and Noisy Environments
• Adjustable antenna transmit power
• Features Roaming, Best Access Point Selection, Load Balancing, and Network Traffic Filtering
• Support 63 clients to connect the network. (For best performance, the suggested maximum clients
number of one WAP-4000 in AP mode is 25.)
• Provide Windows-base configuration utility and Web Configuration
• Support DHCP Server and Client
• Support MAC Filter