
64 InstantWave
11-Mbps Wireless Access Point
FAQs
The FAQs section attempts to answer the most commonly asked questions about
InstantWave wireless access points.
Question Answer
At what radio frequency
does an AP
communicate?
In the U.S., wireless LAN radios transmit and receive
on one of 11 channels in the 2.4-GHz frequency band.
This is a public band, and does not require a license
from the FCC.
How do I secure the data
crossing an AP's radio
link?
Enable the Wired Equivalency Protocol (WEP) to
encrypt the payload of packets sent across a radio link.
What is the speed of the
AP's Ethernet port?
The AP's Ethernet port (RJ-45 jack) supports 10 Mbps
over a 10Base-T connection (half-duplex only).
What are possible
sources of interference
for the radio frequency
link of the AP?
Interference can come from a number of sources,
including 2.4-GHz cordless phones, improperly
shielded microwave ovens, and wireless equipment
manufactured by other companies. Police radar, electric
motors, and moving metal parts of machinery can cause
interference too.
How do I set the AP back
to its factory default
settings?
You can load default settings from the menu of the
InstantWave Management System (IWMS), a
Windows-based SNMP management tool. You may also
press the reset button on the back panel of the AP.
What security features does
the AP support?
SSID: By disabling the “Broadcast SSID” option
Data security: The AP supports 40-bit and 128-bit Wired
Equivalent Protocol (WEP).
Management Security: SNMP Access Control
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