Cisco WIRELESS ACCESS POINT WAP4410N - Manual (Page 58)

Troubleshooting
WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Internet Administration Guide 58
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Q. Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?
WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as
with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent
security feature of scrambling. On the software side, the WLAN series
offers a variety of wireless security methods to enhance security and
access control. Users can set it up depending upon their needs.
Q. Can Cisco wireless products support file and printer sharing?
Cisco wireless products perform the same function as LAN products.
Therefore, Cisco wireless products can work with NetWare, Windows NT/
2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing.
Q. What is a MAC Address?
The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by
the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network
adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all
practical purposes, this number is usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses,
which can change every time a computer logs on to the network, the MAC
address of a device stays the same, making it a valuable identifier for the
network.
Q. How do I avoid interference?
Using multiple access points on the same channel and in close proximity to
one another will generate interference. When employing multiple access
points, make sure to operate each one on a different channel (frequency).
Q. How do I reset the access point?
Press the Reset button on the back of the access point for about ten
seconds. This resets the unit to its default settings.
Q. How do I resolve issues with signal loss?
There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without
testing. Every obstacle placed between an access point and wireless
computer will create signal loss. Leaded glass, metal, concrete floors, water,
and walls will inhibit the signal and reduce range. Start with your access
point and your wireless computer in the same room and move it away in
small increments to determine the maximum range in your environment.
You may also try using different channels, as this may eliminate interference
affecting only one channel. Also, open the access point’s web-based utility,
click Wireless > Advanced Wireless, and make sure the output power is
set to 100%.