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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Gateway's features and
capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Gateway Multi-Function Wireless
Gateway. The Wireless Gateway is a multi-function device providing the following services
(the wireless functions are only available on the MIL-W1311 or an MIL-W0133 with an MIL-
W1897 wireless adapter):
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Shared Internet Access
via an DSL or Cable modem on the WAN (Ethernet) port, OR via
an analog modem or ISDN TA on the Serial (RS232) port.
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Wireless LAN Access Point
(base station) for equipment compliant with the IEEE802.11b
(DSSS) specifications. Available on the MIL-W1311 (MIL-W0311 with MIL-W1897)
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Network Printer
- LAN and WLAN users can share the printer attached to the Wireless
Gateway.
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RAS Dial-in Access
- Remote users can use the Wireless Gateway to connect to the LAN
and access LAN resources, including the Wireless Gateway's printer and Broadband Inter-
net access.
Figure 1:
Wireless Gateway
Wireless Gateway Features
The Wireless Gateway incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide
sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
LAN Features
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Dual LAN ports.
The Wireless Gateway has two (2) 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN ports.
Normally, the “Hub” port is used to connect the Wireless Gateway to a 10/100BaseT hub
on your LAN. But if desired, the “PC” port can be used to connect the Wireless Gateway
directly to your PC, using a standard LAN cable.
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DHCP Server Support.
D
ynamic
H
ost
C
onfiguration
P
rotocol provides a dynamic IP
address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Gateway can act as a
DHCP
Server
for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
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