Tyco 0-1591700-x - Manual (Page 4)

Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual Page 4 of 33
Introduction
The Tyco Electronics Wireless Access Point model 0-1591700 is an SNMP managed, dual band,
multimode high performance access point intended for the professional, commercial and corporate
markets. The access point provides simultaneous, high-speed support for all three current wireless
modes (802.11a, b and g) using both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz commercial wireless bands. This high
level of wireless flexibility delivers a product that is ideal for environments such as offices where
there are highly mobile workers who may have different wireless client products. In addition to
future-proofed wireless support, the access point supports all the corporate standards for security
including WEP, WPA* and 802.1x RADIUS log-ins. Management is very important for corporate
systems and the access point supports web, Telnet, console and SNMP management interfaces.
The complexity of wireless networks is hidden by the access point that provides a set of clear
menus that easily and quickly guides new users through the configuration process. The installation
process is described in the Getting Started Guide on page 10 onwards and also in more detail in
the Main Section of this manual.
Key Features and Benefits
Supports simultaneous operation of 802.11b
and 802.11g and 802.11a radio modes Delivers a high level of future-proofing with
support for all current WLAN modes and bands
Supports high level security options:-
• 802.1x Authentication with RADIUS
• WPA*
• WEP with 64/128 and 152 bit keys
• MAC Access Control List locking
• Hidden SSID option
Delivers corporate grade security with industry
leading security facilities that enable the access
point to be safely used in higher risk areas.
Excellent performance radios with both high
power transmitters and high sensitivity receivers Enables the access point to serve wide areas
Supports all FCC approved channels Enables the access point to be used in very
congested radio environments
Supports Transmit Power Control and Dynamic
Frequency Selection Enables the access point to be used in Europe
and delivers transmit power management to suit
the radio environment.
Supports SNMP, Telnet, Web and Console
interfaces Greatly simplifies configuration and operational
management of the access points in a corporate
environment
Optional DC injector, supports power over the
Ethernet cable Eliminates the need for an AC power cube close
to the access point. This greatly simplifies
installation and allows access points to be
located far away from AC mains points.
* = WPA security available in Code Release 3.x in Q1 2004.
Supplied Items
The access point is supplied in a cardboard carton which contains the following:-
a) Installation Manual
b) Wireless Access Point
c) AC Power Adapter
d) Stand for the Access Point
e) Ethernet Data Cross-over Cable for local configuration via a PC
f) RS232 Serial Console Cable
If the package does not contain these items, please consult your distributor.
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