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3. sa AIR 802 Wireless USB Adaptor MODEL USB ADG 2 MAC USER GUIDE Version 1 0 LIMITED WARRANTY AIR802 guarantees that each USB ADG 2 will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two 2 years from the date of purchase If the product proves defective during this two year warranty period call AIR802 Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT S PACKAGING PRIOR TO CALLING RETURN REQUESTS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE When returning a product mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase All customers outside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping charges and handling charges IN NO EVENT SHALL AIR802 S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION AIR802 DOES NOT OFFER ANY REFUNDS FOR THE USB ADG 2 PRODUCT UNLESS IT WAS PURCHASED VIA THE AIR8O2 ONLINE STORE AND THEN THE STORE POLICIES SHALL APPLY AIR802 makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specficially disclaims its quality
4. USB 1 1 and 2 0 Compliant e Modulation Method IEEE 802 11b DSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum IEEE 802 11g OFDM Ortho Frequency Division Multiplexing e Supports MAC OS 10 3 and Above Easy Setup and Operation Powered by Host Computer Basic to Superior Security Encryption 64 bit 128 bit or 256 bit WEP WPA and WPA2 e 54 48 36 24 18 12 11 9 6 5 5 1 Mbps Selectable Data Rate e Supports WMM Wi Fi Multimedia Function 2400 to 2485 MHz unlicensed ISM Frequency Band e 2 Year Limited Warranty SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS e Windows System OS X 10 3 or Higher PCs must have a device driver installed to allow communication with the USB adaptor PACKAGE CONTENTS e USB Adaptor e Antenna 5dBi gain e CD Driver Utility User s Manual CHAPTER 2 NETWORK PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE AD HOC VERSUS INFRASTRUCTURE MODE Wireless local area networks WLAN as specificed in the IEEE 802 11b g standards have two different configuration modes Ad Hoc e Infrastructure Ad Hoc is a group of computers equipped with either WLAN cards or wireless USB adapters The group of computers is called a Basic Service Set BSS They communicate with each other eliminating the need for an access point or router device Computers in Ad Hoc mode cannot communicate with computers on a wired network or connect to the Internet In our configuration software it is referred to as AP mode However this does not imply that it is an access point in the normal se
5. USING THE WLAN APP UTILITY After the installation is complete the WLAN app utility will automatically launch at the system startup However you may relaunch the utility at any time from the following path as shown in the screen shot below Note The WLAN app application bundle is located in the directory Applications Utilities Network id Macintoch 06 A m Macintoch 05 B Macintoch DATA 2S6M FLASH I TOO O TOOT OPV BBEdit app j Calculator app 3 Chess aop Dashboard app Dent A55551 ran Dictionary app 1 OVO mayerapp 83 Endpointapp Font Book app r iCalapp iChat app Image Capture app fi O Internet Connect app iSync aop 12 Tunes anp Mail app Microsoft AutoUpdate app Ws Preview app QuickTime Player app Safari app amp Sherlock app S cdues app 7 TextEdit po 16 Bl Activity Monitor app gt AirPort Ad Utility op n E AirPort Set istant app m Audio MIDI Setup app o Bluetooth hange app ColorSync utility app Wl Console app DigitaiColor Meter app Directory Access app A Disk Uulity app A Crap app i Grapher app Ji Installer app L Rua f Keychain Access apo Wu Migration Assistant app Netinfo Manager app Network Utility apo ODBC Administrator app WA Printer Setup Utility app System Profiler app Il Terminal app amp VoiceOver apo Open the system setup window by c
6. performance merchantibility or fitness for any particular purpose AIR802 reserves the right to revise or update its products software or documentation without obligation to notfify any individual or entity Please direct all inquires to AIR802 Suite 137 319 931 West 75 Street Naperville IL 60540 FCC STATEMENT This USB Adaptor has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for assistance FCC Caution Any changes or modifications nor expressly approved by the party respo
7. times per second 27 Dynamic IP Adress An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP IP network generally by a DHCP server Network devices that serve multiple users such as servers and printers are usually assigned static IP addresses ESS Extended Service Set is a set of two or more BSSs multiple access points that form a single network Firmware Programming code that is written onto read only memory ROM or programmable read only memory PROM Once written into memory it is retained even after the device is turned off IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is a professional society that promotes the development of standards Infrastructure Network One or more computers or other devices each with a wireless adapter connected to an Access Point An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set BSS A set of two or more BSS in a single network is referred to as an Extended Service Set ESS ISM Band Industrial Scientific and Medical Band operates in the frequency band 2 4 and 2 48 GHz It is the only unlicensed band approved worldwide LAN A group of computers and other peripheral devices connected to share resources through wired or wireless technology within a small geographic area Protocol A standard set of rules for exchanging information format timing sequencing error checking etc be
8. to install an AIR802 USB adapter to a CA195 cable assembly CA195 is the most popular antenna cable assembly in use by yacht owners It is chosen for its small outside diameter 0 195 However for minimum signal loss AIR802 recommends CA400 cable assemblies 0 405 outer diameter Yacht owners generally install the AIR802 ANOM2412 omnidirectional antenna which is a 12dBi antenna This antenna can be used with the AIR802 marine antenna mount The USB adapter requires the use of an RP SMA plug connector at one end of the cable and a N female at the opposite end for an AIR802 outdoor antenna For yachts with multiple computers AIR802 offers another solution utilizing our AP G200 high power indoor router bridge www air802 com RV User to Campground Access Point Connectivity e Many campgrounds offer inadequate wi fi coverage Often they may be using common residential broadband routers which are completely inadequate for the application AIR802 has provided high power and high quality equipment through professional installers to many RV parks and campgrounds However a vast majority may have poor quality service offerings Even under the best installations users may have insufficient signal This is almost always due to a combination of a weak internal wireless card in the computer and metal walls of a recreational vehicle The use of an external antenna is key to a satisfying experience Sometimes the external antenna maybe sufficient
9. AND THEN THE STORE POLICIES SHALL APPLY AIR802 PAYS FOR GROUND SERVICES ONLY ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES APPENDIX E CONTACT INFORMATION AIR802 LLC Suite 137 319 931 West 75 Street Naperville IL 60565 USA GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8 30am 5 30pm CST Tel 630 428 3108 Fax 630 428 1575 Email sales air802 com TECHNICAL SUPPORT For technical support visit www AIR802 com and click on Support to view your options 31 AIR 802
10. emoving the antenna that is packaged with the USB adapter and installing an AIRSO2 professional antenna cable assembly to an AIR802 outdoor type antenna Municipality Network www air802 com Remote Building with Single Computer Network Connectivity to Main Building or Home Frequently a remote building whether it be a detached garage from the home or a commercial building separate from the main building may have a single computer that needs connectivity between each other The USB adapter can easily be the solution For best results an external antenna generally a yagi antenna should be installed on the outside of each building pointed at each other This will require an AIR802 antenna cable assembly from the USB adapter to the exterior antenna The same would be done to the indoor router Contact AIR802 for assistance in determining the best antenna and cable assembly for your specific network Air a Connect Single Computer in Remote Building 802 Internet Detached Home or Office Building Building www air802 com Yacht Connectivity in a Marina e f you have a single computer in a yacht and desire to connect to the local marina wi fi access point the USB adapter is an excellent solution For the best results users should remove the antenna that comes with the USB adapter and install an AIR802 antenna cable assembly from the USB adapter to an outdoor antenna e The common solution for yacht owners worldwide has been
11. eration Mode RF Transmit Power RF Receiver Sensitivity Security Operating Systems Management Humidity Dimension Certifications I EEE 802 11b DSSS IEEE 802 11g OFDM Detachable 5dBi Dipole RP SMA J ack Reverse Polarity SMA 802 11b 2 4 to 2 497GHz 802 11g 2 4 to 2 4835 802 11b DBPSK DQPSK CCK 802 119 BPSK QPK 16QAM 64QAM 802 11b 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps 802 119 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps I nfrastructure Use of Access Point or Router or Ad hoc 17 2 dBm 11b 14 2 dBm 11g 802 11b lt 82dBm 8 FER 802 11g lt 70dBm 8 FER WEP 64 128 256bit WPA WPA PSK WPA2 WPA2 PSK TKI P AES Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP x64 Vista MAC v10 3 and v10 4 Linux Windows based configuration utility and status monitoring 5 to 90 non condensing 27 2 x 79 2 x 12 35mm 1 07 x 3 11 x 0 486 FCC for North America and CE ETSI for Europe 30 APPENDIX D WARRANTY INFORMATION BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT S PACKAGING PRIOR TO CALLING RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE IN NO EVENT SHALL AIR802 S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION AIR802 DOES NOT OFFER ANY REFUNDS FOR THE USB ADG 2 PRODUCT UNLESS IT WAS PURCHASED VIA THE AIR8O2 ONLINE STORE
12. for improved signal coverage For the best possible coverage RV owners should install an antenna exterior to the recreational vehicle and connect it to the USB adapter through an AIR802 cable assembly The cable requires the use of a RP SMA plug for the USB adapter at one end and a N female connector for outdoor AIR802 antenna Ground me z A 7 www air802 com 10 CHAPTER 3 INSTALL DRIVER Win 98 2000 XP 3 1 INSTALL AIR802 USB DRIVER AND UTILITY SOFTWARE Important Note gt Tocomplete the installation process you must use an Admin priviledged user account If you use a standard user account to complete the installation process the WLAN utility will not function correctly after the install Prior to any uninstall quit the WLAN utility tool and remove the USB adapter Double Click ATRS02 MacUSB install 4 5 10 dmg RR AIRS MacUSB instali5 5 10 1mg Totey 1 18 7 Today 10 Yesterday 5 39 Today 1 46 u V 20121 155KPkq enin tal _ 1 5 000249 i Double Click AIRS02 MacUSB install 1 5 0 0 pkg Select install folder by Mac OS version nnno install ZyDAS Wireless Lan Driver install Welcome to the ZyDAS Wireless Lan Driver Install Installer Welcome 10 ZyDAS Wireless Lan Driver ina tal instalation e program You wil be guided trough De necessary to LEN Me run Mis software at n itat Typs
13. ication requires using the USB adapter outside of the USB port on your computer then an USB extension cable is appropriate You will need a USB Type A male to plug into the computer and a USB Type A female to plug in the USB adapter USB extension cables by standards specification are limited to 15 feet in length AIR802 currently manufactures USB extenssion cables in 3 and 6 foot USB lengths and they are available at http www air802 com home php cat 428 ALTERNATIVE ANTENNAS The USB ADG 2 is sold with a 5dBi gain dipole type antena This antenna radiates radio frequency RF in 360 degrees Users may depending on their application and needs find alternative antennas to be useful AIR802 manufactures a wide range of antennas which could be used with this adapter Antennas alone do not determine the distance that you may reach It is a factor of the RF transmit power and receiver sensitivity with the USB adapter and the access point router device any cabling loss free space loss and antenna gain and other factors such as interference in the 2 4 GHz ISM band With line of sight antennnas and a proper installation a point to point network can be achieved for 1 mile or more Outdoor antennas can be used indoors and will almost always will provide better results than an indoor antenna of the same gain To install an antenna remote of the USB adapter you will need to purchase a special AIR802 antenna cable asssembly The cable assembly will re
14. irectly into a computer low to the floor you may benefit by adding an USB Extension cable and then placing the USB adapter on the top of a desk or table at a higher level more in line with the wireless router or access point e Wireless communications is a 2 way communications link Often the weak link is the PC itself but if after installing the USBadapter you still have weak communications it maybe due to interference from other devices in the 2 4 GHz band and or your wireless router or access point may offer low RF output power and receiver sensitivity If this is case you may attempt to upgrade the antenna on the router and the USB adapter or purchase a high quality router e You can consider alternative antennas for the USB adapter with higher gain omnidirectional rubber duck options or directional gain atennas where the RF energy is focused towards a specific direction 26 APPENDIX B GLOSSARY 802 11 The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE has created a number of wireless standards This helps to insure that products built to comply with a specific standard are interoperable with one another even if manufactured by different companies 802 11b Specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11 Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4 GHz and WEP encrypion for security Commonly referred to as Wi Fi 802 11g Specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4 GHz and is backwards com
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16. licking Open setup window subitem from the Setup top menu as shown below Open setup window lose setup window Double Click one SSID in Available Network or Click Connect this site it would connect to the selected siteSSID a 17 ge Dc n WEGEN A request dialog would pop You have to selected to connect to the out if need Encryptionin n WEP encryption network Do you want to i WEP i use the previous WEP setting No for configure new key setting Yes for use previous setting As shown in the right ELIE 3 request dialog would pop out if WPA PSK is required Click Yes button to use icurrent WPA pre shared key i Click No to setup a new i WPA pre shared key As shown in the right figure You have selected to connect to a WPA capable network Do you want to use the previous WPA PSK setting ee oe n m a a General Connection Setting WirelessMode 2 4GHz 802 11b 9 Channel 6 SB SSID wap549 Network Type infrastructure E zz d RERRRRRRRRRRRRRRARARARARARRREERRRRRMM Authentication Mode WPA PSK 3 j Allow user to modify the i connection setting The button Change j face change to Apply after clicking the Change button Encryption c tting anan WEP Encryption Key Sewing C WPA PSK Settlng Edit WPA Pre shared key
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18. n gt ed HUN 1 Car P9 Cet ON v nn et ere Important Note for Intel based Machines Note 1 Check the TCP IP Settings for your network v Note 2 Most user applications will require you to select DHCP but this can vary depending on your network architecture 1 You should leave the WLAN utility open unless required 2 If you must close the WLAN utility it is better if you unplug the USB adapter first then re insert the USB adapter after re opening the WLAN utility 22 RRRERREREEHRREERHREERHEEREEREEEERE 3 3 UnINSTALL AIR802 DRIVERS AND WLAN UTILITY Note Before uninstalling the driver package remove the USB adapter from the MAC PC and close the WLAN utility AIRS02 MacUSB uninstall 1 5 0 0 pkg Double Click AND Install ADAS Yitelens I ar Crer Linnell Welcome to the ZyDAS Wireless Lan Oriver Uninstall Installer program You wil quided through the steps necessary tc fur this scfware Desrianan insta Tyee ln fin gt e nih Lo SS aia 23 eon Install ZyDAS Wireless Lan Driver Uninstal important Information Mara 21 2202 o Me Tho Fe tnmen mentes esie ee yer net Devi atium scu OAS Wirsiexs Lan Dr zar inated Rez US menm Tue 1602 ters you fs io fu 9 nsrating 1 finnli lm Mer ON X gaman 17 0c niw bron Nore a EGGS Co Bic Click Continue n
19. nse Ad Hoc is shown in the diagram on the left side below Affe 802 PC3 J Ad Hoc Infrastructure Wireless Network Wireless Network www air802 com Infrastructure is where a computer or other network device equipped with with WLAN card or USB adapter communicates directly with an access point or wireless router Infrastructure mode is the normal mode of use for most users It is referred to as station mode in our configuration software An infrastructure example is shown in the diagram on the right above USB EXTENSION CABLE There may be circumstances where you may prefer not to plug the USB adapter directly into a USB port This might include scenarios such as a desktop computer sitting on the floor and the desire to get the adapter up higher ontop of a desk providing less signal obstructions and improved performance An USB extension cable would facilitate this effort Another scenario might be that you are not using the antenna shipped with the product and have installed a coaxial cable from the USB adapter to an antenna installed outdoors for external network connectivity The coaxial cable depending on the type and size could cause some strain on the adapter in an USB port In this case the use of a USB extension cable would be useful There are two types of USB connectors Type A and Type B The Type A is a rectangular connector and Type B is a square connector Type A is shown in the photo below If your appl
20. nsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must not accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body Users can purchase USB extension cables if necessary to comply The device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction 1 USB Adaptor Introduction 1 Features 1 System Requirements 1 Package Contents 2 Chapter 2 Network Planning amp Architecture 2 Ad Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2 USB Extension Cables 3 Alternative Antennas 4 Applications 5 Chapter 3 Install Driver amp Utility 11 3 1 Install Driver amp Utility 11 3 2 Using WLAN Utility amp Setup 16 3 3 Uninstall Driver amp Utility 23 Appendix A Troubleshooting FAQ 26 Appendix B Glossary 27 Appendix C Specifications 30 Appendix D Warranty Information 31 Appendix E Contact Information 31 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION USB ADAPTOR INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purcha
21. patible with 802 11b Commonly referred to as Wi Fi Access Point An interworking device that seamlessly connnects wired and wireless networks together Ad Hoc An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with a WLAN card connected as an independent wireless LAN Ad Hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for branch SOHO operation BSS Basic Service Set is an 802 11 interworking framework that includes an Access Point Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSSID CTS Clear to Send An RS 232 signal sent from the receiving station to the transmitting station that indicates is is ready to accept data Client A workstation or PC on a network Default Gateway The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a method in which IP addresses are assigned from a pool of IP addresses by a server dynamically to clients on the network DHCP is used for Dynamic IP Addressing and requires a dedicated DHCP server on the network DNS Domain Name System is used to map readable machine names Internet domain names into IP addresses DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum is a method the wireless cards use to transmit data over the frequency spectrum The other method is frequency hopping Direct sequence spreads the data over one frequency range channel while frequency hopping jumps from one narrow frequency band to another many
22. quire a RP SMA plug at the USB adapter end AIR802 outdoor antennas will require a N male connector at the opposite end of the cabe Indoor Type e ANOM2409 RPSMA Dipole antenna with 9dBi gain use if higher gain is required ANOM2406 Directional 6dBi gain use to focus RF energy in a specific direction e ANOM2448 Directional 4 8dBi gain with 100cm 7 87 cable use for directional gain Outdoor Type Requires AIR802 Antenna Cable Assembly e ANOM2408 Omnidirectional 360 degree 8dBi gain Outdoor e ANOM2410 Omnidirectional 360 degree 10dBi gain Outdoor e ANOM2412 Omnidirectional 360 degree 12dBi gain Outdoor ANYA2408 Yagi directional 8dBi gain Outdoor e ANYA2410 Yagi directional 10dBi gain Outdoor e ANYA2412 Yagi directional 12dBi gain Outdoor e ANYA2415 Yagi directional 15dBi gain Outdoor e ANYA2418 Yagi directional 18dBi gain Outdoor APPLICATIONS Residential Network Computer to Router Connectivity Residential users commonly do not receive adequate signal coverage througout their home It is often assumed that replacing the existing router antenna for a model with higher gain will resolve the issue While in some circumstances this may help often the problem is that the internal wireless card in the computer produces to weak of a signal to reach the router Installing the AIR802 USB ADG 2 device will normally significantly improve this scenario External antennas simply provide be
23. se of the AIR802 USB ADG 2 adaptor This USB adaptor offers great value whether you are an individual purchasing for use at home or for use in a business of any size USB adaptors are a simple and easy way to add wireless to a computer The majority of computers now ship with wireless cards built in but users commonly find weak signals This weak signal can occur due to several factors One it may be too far from a wireless router or access point most internal wireless cards do not provide significant radio frequency RF gain Another factor is that almost all built in cards have the antennas operating horizontally where the wireless router or access point has vertically polarized antennas This results in significant signal loss Whatever the resulting cause of the weak signal is the USB ADG 2 with its external and removable antenna will enhance your wireless experience This key to successful wireless exerience is the external and removable antenna with the flexibility of using alternative antennas The compact design makes it easy for you to travel with the adaptor It draws its power from the USB port so you do not need an external power supply This adaptor supports very high speeds up to 54 Mbps per the IEEE 802 11g specification Of course most broadband connections are DSL or cable modems that are limited generally to less than 6 Mbps which determines the ultimate throughput rates in accessing the Internet FEATURES e Compact Size e
24. tter performance Home Network ATR 802 BEFORE AFTER PC s with weak signal Internal card Improved signal from PC to Router using _ USB Ada with External Antenna www air802 com Computer to Public Wi Fi Access Point Hot Spot Connectivity e Whether in a local coffee shop airport or hotel lobby the computer user may frequently encounter a weak signal or connectivity Your connection can depend upon how well the public hot spot was engineered and installed However the connectivity can be greatly improved upon through the use of the USB adapter and its external antenna An external antenna is the key to successful wireless connectivity Hot Spot Connection Air 802 BEFORE AFTER Internal Wireless CARD Switching to USB Adapter www air802 com Municipal Network Connectivity Municipal or city wide network are becoming commonly available However users often have weak or non existent signal levels The connectivity can be greatly enhanced through the use of the USB ADG 2 wireless adapter with external antenna Whether lounging at the pool or sitting in a local park or in your home the USB adapter with an external antenna is the key to improved experience Some users particularly if away from the outside wall of their home may require an outdoor antenna connected to the USB adapter This can vary upon the type of walls the signal level just outside interference in the spectrum etc This is accomplished by r
25. tween computers or network devices Roaming In infrastructure mode this refers to a computer moving out of the range of one Access Point and connecting transparently to a new Access Point SSID Service Set Identifier is a unique network identification name All client devices and Access Points that share the same SSID are able to communicate with each other Static IP Addressing A permanent or manually assigned IP address Once a static IP adress is assigned a computer or network device will use the same IP address every time it reboots and logs on to the nework unless manually changed TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is part of the IEEE 802 11i encryption standard for wireless LANs TKEP is the next generation of WEP Wired Equivalency Protocol which is used to secure 802 11 wireless LANs TKIP provides per packet key mixing a message integrity check and a re keying mechanism WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy mechansim is based on a 64 128 or 256 bit algorithm 28 WPA Wi Fi Protected Access was created by the Wi Fi Alliance as a data encryption method for 802 11 wireless LANs WPA is an industry supported pre standard version of 802 11i utilizing TKIP WLAN Wireless Local Area Network is a group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly 29 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS Standards Antenna Antenna Connector Frequency Modulation Method Data Transfer Rate Op
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