User's Manual

ASR-G-102 Technical Manual
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Trimar-AP is an IEEE-802.11a|g|b compliant, maximum data rate of 54Mbps, full
functional wireless Access Point, which provides seamless incorporation of a wireless
network into an existing wired LAN infrastructure. Existing wired-network resources
such as DHCP, VPN, firewall, etc., reach across the Trimar-AP to the wireless client
workstations with total transparency. Trimar-AP wirelessly incorporates a group of
workstations or other kinds of devices with wireless connectivity into a wired network—
just like a hub and switch.
Trimar-AP can be used wherever an 802.11 wireless LAN AP is appropriate. The
portable, compact form-factor of Trimar-AP, in conjunction with its non-intrusive nature,
makes it ideal for quick deployment of wireless network at events that involve rapid
setup: temporary offices, trade-shows, meetings, temporary POS, etc. There is no need
to request an IP address for the AP ahead of the time for it to perform its networking
functions. There is no worry about functionality conflicts with the incumbent network
setup when traveling to a temporary event. Traveling businessmen can also carry this
portable AP on the road to gain mobility in hotels.
In addition to higher speed, the Trimar-AP AP fully supports the current wireless
security standard in force. The Trimar-AP AP supports the 64 and 128-bit WEP
encryption and WPA – Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA offers unprecedented wireless
security including both access control with 802.1X and communications confidentiality
with dynamic TKIP encryption. Please contact OTC for tutorial material on WPA.
Trimar-AP may interoperate with any WPA-compliant station radios, including OTC’s
ACR-201-G, and their attached workstation.
Trimar-AP also offers MAC-address-based access control. This access control used in
conjunction with the WPA for data encryption provides the highest degree of security for
the wireless network.
Trimar-AP includes a built-in Web server providing a web-based administration utility to
configure, monitor, and manage the radio. The network operator can access the Trimar-
AP from any immediate or remote host with a Web browser on the connected network.
Once the Trimar-AP is properly configured to match up with your wireless network, the
radio runs self-sufficiently without the aid of any driver program or connected Web
browser.
1.1 Key Features
Key Features
q Portable form factor and transparency to network settings allow quick deployment, especially
suitable for temporary wireless network