User's Manual

User Manual
AP981X/AP981WX In-Wall Poe Wireless-G AP/Bridge
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The AP981X/AP981WX 802.11B/G 500mW wireless access point is designed to fit into a standard
single gang box and bring the benefits of both a RJ-45 wired connection as well as WiFi wireless
connection. The AP981X/AP981WX can be installed and configured easily into any new wireless
network or integrated within an existing wired network resulting in a more flexible and cost-effective
wireless deployment. And, a network administrator can centrally manage the AP981X/AP981WX via a
Web browser or an SNMP MIB browser. With included PoE, power and data are supplied to the unit
using CAT5 Ethernet cable.
The AP981X/AP981WX is ideal for institutions that are already wired for CAT5 and now need both a
wired connection as well as a wireless solution in each room. The AP981X/AP981WX has an RJ-45
connector on the front of the unit so a user will not lose their wired connection while obtaining a
wireless connection in each room.
AP981X/AP981WX is compliant with the latest wireless industrial security standards that are
required in those tightly secured enterprise network environments. Its Wireless Distribution System
(WDS) feature allows for flexible extension of wireless coverage.
AP981X/AP981WX’s easy-to-use web-based administrative interface make the configuration task and
client management simple and straightforward. In addition, CLI and SNMP management interfaces
are also supported by AP981X/AP981WX.
The built-in software interfaces of AP981X/AP981WX has allow for communicating with other types of
network management servers. When managed by backend controlling gateway, AP981X/AP981WX
can further provide enhanced values in a well managed WLAN solution.
1.2 Features
AP981X/AP981WX’ rich features and easy-to-use tools for configuration and administration make it a
truly flexible multiple-functional Access Point. It adapts efficiently into all size of WLAN deployments,
from a simple standalone AP coverage to a large enterprise’s WLAN that spans across multiple sites
and has to be centrally managed, and highly secured.
 High Speed IEEE 802.11 g and Backward Compatible with 802.11b
AP981X/AP981WX is equipped with a high-speed IEEE 802.11g wireless network interface based on
Atheros™ chipset, delivering reliable performance with maximum wireless transmission rates of up to
54Mbps. It is backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b standard.
 WDS Wireless Modes for Extending Wireless Coverage
To increase wireless network coverage, it is also able to create structural WDS (Bridge or Repeater)
links connecting to other WDS-capable APs. WDS links can serve as AP981X/AP981WX’s LAN
connections to replace Ethernet ports, or simply bridge the wired side and the wireless side as a
single network.
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