AmbiCom WL1100B-AR - Manual (Page 5)

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access Router is a high-speed wireless unit that performs
as a transparent Media Access Control (MAC) bridge between wired Local Area Networks,
and one or more wireless networks. It brings Ethernet-like performance to the wireless
realm. Placed anywhere along an Ethernet LAN, the WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access
Router allows wireless stations in their coverage area to transparently access the corporate
network. Fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11b standard, the WL1100B-AR Wireless
LAN Access Router also provides powerful features such as the Windows-based
configuration utility, WEP security and more. The WL1100B-AR Wireless LAN Access
Router enables you to build a variety of network configurations.
1-1 Features and Benefits
n Features 11Mbps data rate by incorporating Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
technology.
n Fully IEEE 802.11b compatible. Allow inter-operation among multiple vendors.
n Technique operating in the unlicensed 2.4Ghz ISM band.
n Seamless roaming within the 802.11 & 802.11b wireless LAN infrastructure.
n 10/100Mbps Auto-sensing Ethernet.
n Provides user authentication to enforce tight security.
n MAC address control.
n Supports WEP.
n Easy to install and friendly to user, just plug and play!
n Provides Window-based configuration utilities.
n Provides Window-based Diagnostic, Statistics Tools and Traffic Monitor.
n Tight design with light weight, compact size, and low power consumption.