H. wireless faq – ZyXEL Communications 2WG User Manual

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ZyWALL 2WG Support Notes

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configuration to the local computer. Then import them back to ZyXEL appliance.

G19. If I export My Certificates from ZyXEL appliance, save them locally, and then

import them back after resetting the configuration file, can I reuse the imported My

Certificates ?

No, you can't reuse them. Each certificate stored in My Certificates has corresponding private key.

When you erase the configuration, the corresponding private keys are also deleted. So you can't reuse

the certificates by importing them afterward.

H. Wireless FAQ

H01. What are the capability of wireless feature of ZyWALL?

In ZyWALL 2WG, it has an embedded wireless to support 802.1x EAP-MD5/TLS/TTLS/PEAP

authentication and WEP/WPA/WPA2 for security access control.

H02. What is the coverage range of Wireless in ZyWALL?

The coverage range typically is 50m~80m indoor, 150m~300m outdoor. The actual range may very depend

on environment, as to obstacles and walls, RF interference, in the environment.

H03. What is a Wireless LAN?

Wireless LANs provide all the functionality of wired LANs, without the need for physical connections

(wires). Data is modulated onto a radio frequency carrier and transmitted through the ether. Typical

bit-rates are 11Mbps and 54Mbps, although in practice data throughput is half of this. Wireless LANs

can be formed simply by equipping PC's with wireless NICs. If connectivity to a wired LAN is

required an Access Point (AP) is used as a bridging device. AP's are typically located close to the

centre of the wireless client population.

H04. What are the advantages of Wireless LANs?

a. Mobility:

Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real-time information anywhere in their

organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not possible with wired

networks.

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