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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Minimal requirements for installation are in "System Requirements" on page 1-4. About the Wireless Access Point The WG103 is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. The WG103 antenna interacts with wireless network interface cards (NIC) in wireless devices within a fixed range or area of coverage. Typically, a wireless access point inside a building works best with devices within a 100 foot radius. The WG103 can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most wireless access points are rated between 30-50 users simultaneously. The WG103 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple WG103 access points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one wireless access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one wireless access point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network. Supported Features, Standards, and Conventions The WG103 is easy to use and provides complete wireless and networking support. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802.11g for Wireless LANs. • WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported. 1-1 v1.0, February 2009

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1-1
v1.0, February 2009
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point. Minimal
requirements for installation are in
“System Requirements” on page 1-4
.
About the Wireless Access Point
The WG103
is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity
between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop
systems, print servers, and other devices.
The WG103 antenna interacts with wireless network interface cards (NIC) in wireless devices
within a fixed range or area of coverage. Typically, a wireless access point inside a building works
best with devices within a 100 foot radius. The WG103 can support a small group of users in a
range of several hundred feet. Most wireless access points are rated between 30-50 users
simultaneously.
The WG103 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple
WG103 access points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further lengthen the wireless network
coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one wireless access point, it
moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one wireless
access point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network.
Supported Features, Standards, and Conventions
The WG103 is easy to use and provides complete wireless and networking support.
Supported Standards and Conventions
The following standards and conventions are supported:
•
Standards Compliant
. The wireless access point complies with the IEEE 802.11g for
Wireless LANs.
•
WEP support
. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys are supported.