Features
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Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and describes the following:
• Features
• Package Contents
• Physical Features
• Modes
Warning: Be careful when using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router for an extended period of time, as the unit can become
extremely hot.
Features
The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router incorporates many advanced features, and is designed to provide sophisticated functions while
being easy to use.
General
• Compact Size. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and its power supply are small and light, making them easy to move from
one location to another as required.
• Easy Setup. Use the Web browser for configuration. In Config mode, the IP address of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is
not required.
• Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to
the computer, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. This feature
makes it easy to change the configuration to match the current environment.
Wireless
• Standards Compliant. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) and IEEE802.11b
specifications for wireless LANs.
• Supports both 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard provides for backward compatibility with the
802.11b standard, so both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
• Speeds to 54 Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54 Mbps are supported.
• WEP Support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of 128 bit and 64 bit are supported.
• WPA-PSK Support. The WPA-PSK standard for data encryption is supported. This standard provides better encryption than WEP.
• Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the MAC address (hardware address) of wireless
stations to ensure that only trusted wireless stations can access the LAN.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily.
Router Mode Features
• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router can act as a DHCP Server for PCs using the Access Point.
• Shared LAN/WAN Access. All users on the wireless LAN can share the IP Address on the Ethernet port of the APC 3-in-1
Wireless Mobile Router, providing shared access to the LAN or WAN. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).
• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Ethernet (WAN) port connection, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router supports both
Dynamic IP address (IP address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP address.
• PPPoE, PPTP Support. On the Ethernet (WAN), port connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Point-to-Point
Tunneling Protocol) login methods.
• Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and
Conferencing applications, (often difficult to use when behind a firewall) is included.
• Port Forwarding. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on the LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.