ZyXEL B-500 User Guide - Page 24

ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User's Guide 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. 1-4 Getting to Know Your ZyAIR