LevelOne WAB-1000 - Manual (Page 6)

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Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual covers the installation and operation of Level One’s WAB-1000 Outdoor
Access Point. The WAB-1000 is a ruggedized access point/ bridge, which is intended for use in
industrial and external environments. It accommodates both 802.11b WLAN and 802.11g
WLAN access and uses Power over Ethernet (PoE) access to the Ethernet WAN to eliminate the
need for internal access point power supply units (AC-DC converters) and 110-220V cabling
installations. The wireless LANs can include mobile devices such as handheld Personal Data
Assistants (PDAs), mobile web pads, and wireless laptops. The WAB-1000 employs state-of-the-
art AES or 3DES encryption for bridging. If encryption is desired in the access point mode,
either static WEP or WPA (using TKIP or AES-CCMP) can be employed. This allows you to
employ legacy client WEP cards and still secure the wireless band.
The WAB-1000 incorporates IEEE 802.3af (Power over Ethernet) and the capability for the
highest security functionality (AES) as well as long-range RF capability.
The WAB-1000 includes the following cryptographic modules: static WEP, or WPA using
TKIP or AES-CCMP in AP mode, and AES-ECB or 3DES for wireless encryption for the
bridging mode; and HTTPS/TLS, for secure web communication. The WAB-1000 contains three
cryptographic modules and ports: Ethernet WAN interface for communication to the wired LAN
backbone; Ethernet LAN local port for purposes of initial setup and configuration; two wireless
LAN antennas for communicating on the 802.11b/g frequency; and capability for use of an
external (remote) antenna (supplied separately) also for use on the 802.11b/g frequency. The
802.11b or 802.11g frequency is suitable for use when configuring the unit to be used as a bridge.
The WAB-1000 is wall-mountable.
Notice: In this manual, “WAB-1000” refers to both WAB-1000A and WAB-1000H.
The only difference between WAB-1000A and WAB-1000H is that WAB-1000H
equipped with an extra temperature controller. The operable temperature
range of WAB-1000H will be -30 ~+70 .
Basic Features
The WAB-1000 is housed in a sturdy case, which is not meant to be opened except by an
authorized technician for maintenance or repair. The unit should work without fail. If you wish