Fortress Technologies ecure Wireless Access Bridge - Manual (Page 11)

Fortress Bridge: Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Fortress Secure Wireless Access Bridge
The Fortress Secure Wireless Access Bridge is an all-in-one
network access device with the most stringent security
available today built in. It can serve as a wireless bridge, a
WLAN access point, and an eight-port LAN switch, while
performing all the functions of a Fortress controller device:
encrypting wireless traffic and providing Multi-factor
Authentication for devices on the network it protects.
The rugged, compact chassis is uniquely designed, acting as
an external heat sink to eliminate the need for fans and filters.
The Bridge can be used indoors or outdoors with the Mast-
Mounting and Weatherizing kits that ship with every device.
The Bridge can be quickly and transparently integrated into an
existing network. It can be powered with standard AC current
or as an Ethernet powered device (PD) through its WAN port,
which supports power over Ethernet (PoE).
Once it is installed and configured, operation is automatic,
requiring no administrator intervention as it protects data
transmitted on WLANs and between WLAN devices and the
wired LAN.
1.1.1 Management Interfaces
The Bridge can be administered through either of two native
management tools: the Bridge GUI or Bridge CLI. The Bridge
also supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
1.1.1.1 Bridge GUI
The Bridge’s graphical user interface is a browser-based
management tool that provides administration and monitoring
functions in a menu- and dialog-driven format. It is accessed
over the network via the Bridge’s IP address. The Bridge
supports Microsoft® Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox™.