D-Link DWL-1000AP Product Manual - Page 5

Features and Benefits Supports 802.1x for wireless user authentication into the network, resulting in a more secure wireless network than was previously possible. Backup AP Function ensures continued operation of the AP in the event of any operation failure of the primary AP Load Balancing Function allows for automatic connection by the client to the AP with the least traffic and the least number of clients, when several APs are deployed in one wireless network 5 operating modes available: Access Point, AP Client and Bridge (Point-toPoint; Point-to-Multi-point), Wireless Client; Wireless Repeater Dynamic data rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5,11Mbps and 22Mbps Supports wireless data encryption with 64-bit, 128-bit WEP security (and 256-bit WEP security with D-Link AirPlus Adapters.) Two detachable antennas for diversity functionality as well as adjustable transmit power to adjust the wireless range DHCP server capability Dynamic Channel Selection Function automatically selects the fastest and least populated channel available for the DWL-1000AP+ when it is a part of a Load Balancing Group of 4 or more Access Points, where the 3 non-overlapping channels have already been selected. 802.1x Authentication requires EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). 802.1x supported EAP is available through the Windows XP Operating System. You will need to use the same type of EAP protocol on all the devices in your network when using the 802.1x feature. 5