ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide
1-4 Getting to Know Your ZyAIR
Wireless LAN Channel Usage
The Wireless Channel Usage screen displays whether the radio channels are used by other wireless devices
within the transmission range of the ZyAIR. This allows you to select the channel with minimum interference
for your ZyAIR.
1.3 Applications for the ZyAIR
Here are some application examples of what you can do with your ZyAIR.
1.3.1 Internet Access Application
The ZyAIR is an ideal access solution for wireless Internet connection. A typical Internet access application
for your ZyAIR is shown as follows.
Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application
1.3.2 Corporation Network Application
In situations where users are always on the move in the coverage area but still need access to corporate
network access, the ZyAIR is an ideal solution for wireless stations to connect to the corporate network
without expensive network cabling.
The following figure depicts a typical application of the ZyAIR in an enterprise environment. The three
computers with wireless adapters are allowed to access the network resource through the ZyAIR after
account validation by the network authentication server.