User's Manual

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About Airespace Switches and AppliancesAirespace Switches and Appliances
The Airespace Wireless Switch and WLAN Appliance are enterprise-class high-performance wireless
switching platforms that support 802.11a and 802.11b/802.11g (802.11b/g) protocols. They operate
under control of the AireOS, and includes wire-speed Layer 2 switching designed to support the
Airespace Switched Architecture, which results in an Airespace System that can automatically adjust to
real-time changes in the 802.11 RF environment. The Airespace Switches and Appliances are built
around high-performance network and security hardware, resulting in highly reliable 802.11 enterprise
networks with unparalleled security.
This section includes the following:
4012 and 4024 Airespace Wireless Switch Models
4101 and 4102 Airespace WLAN Appliance Models
Airespace Switch and Appliance Features
Airespace Switch and Appliance Model Numbers
Direct Connect Mode
Appliance Mode
Hybrid Mode
Distribution System Port
Service (Management) Port
Airespace Switch and Appliance Memory
Startup Wizard
Airespace Switch and Appliance Failover Protection
Switched Network Connection to an Airespace Switch or Appliance
Enhanced Security Module
Airespace Wired Connections
Airespace WLANs
Transferring Files
Configuring the Airespace Switch or Appliance
Transferring Files To and From an Airespace Switch or Appliance
Updating the AireOS Software
Clearing Configurations
Resetting the Airespace Switch or Appliance
Airespace Switch and Appliance Quick Installation Guide