Cisco Systems WET200 Switch User Manual


 
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Cisco WET200 Wireless-G Business Ethernet Bridge
Cisco Small Business Access Points
High-Speed Wireless Bridging for Small Businesses with Multiple Locations
Highlights
Securely connects separate wired networks spanning different locations
Connects to Power over Ethernet devices, simplifying installation and eliminating the need
for and cost of installing external power supplies
Increases wireless throughput and range and reduces “dead spots” in the wireless
coverage area with RangeBooster technology
Protects business information with enhanced security and advanced encryption
Figure 1. Cisco WET200 Wireless-G Business Ethernet Bridge
Product Overview
The Cisco
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WET200 Wireless-G Business Ethernet Bridge (Figure 1) transparently bridges
separate Ethernet networks together wirelessly and is ideal for small businesses with offices and
resources that are in different office suites of a building or in closely adjacent buildings. The
WET200 is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) end device, so it can be installed anywhere an Ethernet
cable can be run if there is no ready access to a power outlet. PoE enables delivery of both data
and power to the Cisco WET200. An AC adapter is also included for use if the device installation
site has a power outlet nearby.
Advanced security features include Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) with up to 256-bit Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES) encryption using Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), giving small
businesses the protection they need to communicate and transfer data securely. The integrated
quality of service (QoS) features provide consistent voice and video quality on both the wired and