Chapter 1: introduction, The netcomm 11g 54mbps wireless access point – NetComm NP5400 User Manual
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NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point
Congratulations on your purchase of the Netcomm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point (AP).
This product is designed specifically for high-speed wireless LAN environment needs. It is easy
to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring
this product are included in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read the
manual carefully so you may take full advantage of its functions.
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11g Draft Standards Compliant - The AP complies with IEEE802.11g standard, and it is
interoperable with IEEE802.11g-Compliant Equipment.
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Interoperable with IEEE802.11b -Backward compatible with IEEE802.11b equipment.
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Flexible Connectivity - Using external, detachable dipole antenna allows connection of
optional Directional Antenna.
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Data Rate Auto Fall-Back - Provides 54, 48, 36, 24,12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps wireless
data rate shifting dynamically between 11g and 11b to guarantee availability and reliability of
wireless connections.
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Roaming - Provides seamless roaming within 802.11g and 802.11b wireless LAN
infrastructure.
LAN Features
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Built-in 10/100M LAN Port - It's designed to connect the AP with any 10/100M LAN Hub/
Switch or router.
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DHCP Client - Enable the AP to act as a DHCP client to receive IP address from DHCP
Server in the wired Ethernet LAN.
Configuration & Management
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Easy to Setup - With windows-based Wireless Navigator Utility, user can easily setup the
IP address of this AP, and upgrade the firmware.
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Easy to manage - User can use any WEB browser from anywhere on the wired or wireless
LAN to configure the AP easily.
Security
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Configuring Protection - Provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users from
changing the configuration
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Wireless LAN Security - Provide 64-bit & 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption to
protect the wireless data transmissions.