INTRODUCTION
1.1 AirStation 54Mbps Bridge Base Station (WLA-G54)
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This User Manual introduces you to the High-Speed AirStation 54Mbps Bridge Base Station and will assist you with the more advanced
features of the product.
The AirStation 54Mbps Bridge Base Station , WLA-G54, is a wireless network access point that can be added to an existing network
(LAN) to create a wireless network or added to an existing WLAN to extend the range of the WLAN. The WLA-G54 complies with
the IEEE 802.11g wireless standard and is interoperable with the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard. IEEE 802.11g technology features
longer range than IEEE 802.11a and greater bandwidth with data rates up to 54 Mbps in the turbo mode. The WLA-G54 supports
Wi-Fi Protected Access™, AES, 802.1x and WEP for security. The WLA-G54 supports the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) and
can be used as a multi-functional bridge/link between wired and wireless LANs. The WLA-G54 has a built-in 10/100M 4-port switch to
incorporate features of wired and wireless networking environments.
1.2 AirStation Wireless Network Features
Summary of the AirStation WLA-G54 features:
• Wi-Fi™ (Wireless Fidelity) certifi ed AirStation will communicate with otherWi-Fi compliant 802.11g wireless LAN products.
• Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), AES, 802.1x and WEP for protecting data.
• Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism transmits at speeds of 24, 12, 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps.
• Supports turbo mode of 36, 48 and up to 54 Mbps.
• Wireless Ditribution System (WDS) support for multi-point communication.
• Ability to set a fi xed data rate for faster than 11Mbps ignoring 802.11b legacy devices.
• Auto roaming, supports seamless roaming over multiple channels.
• Auto VPN setup, for secure communications.
• Wi-Fi Protected Access™ support.
• EAP-TLS, expanding the 802.1x authentication method.
• Up to 128bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption.
• Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications.
• Syslog transmits some or all system activities to a central Syslog server.
• Extended range, with optional add-on 2.4Ghz antennas.
• Auto Media Dependent Interface/Crossover (MDI/X) port, allows connection by standard and crossover CAT5 cables.
• Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).
• Optional external 2.4 GHz antennas for boosting range and signal quality.
• Improved resistance to environmental conditions.
1.3 AirStation 54Mbps Bridge Base Station Package
The AirStation WLA-G54 package consists of the following items.
1. WLA-G54
2. AC adapter with Int’l Adapters
3. CAT5 straight cable
4. Quick Setup Guides (Mac & PC)
5. WLA-G54 Utility CD with Manuals
7. Warranty Statement
1.4 Product Views
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