The ProSafe WNAP320 is a wireless access point that can simultaneously support wireless devices with interfaces that implement the new 802.11n in the 2.4 GHz frequencies and the legacy devices with 802.11g interfaces. The advantage of 11n is that it can achieve speeds several times greater than 11g and can cover a larger area. Typically, this access point covers an area with a radius of about 120 ft., although the actual coverage depends on the obstacles that the radio signal has to traverse to reach the wireless devices and the electromagnetic interference that is present in the coverage area.
Secure communication is provided through the implementation of the Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2), a security protocol issued by the Wi-Fi Alliance that complies with the IEEE 802.11i security standard. This protocol can be used with a Pre-shared Key (PSK) or with dynamically assigned keys from a server. WPA2 eliminates the weaknesses presented by the legacy WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) protocol that was implemented in earlier wireless systems. WPA2 also implements the AES encryption algorithm that complies with government security requirements.
Installing electrical outlets in unusual places to reach wireless access points is no longer necessary. The WNAP320 is Power-over-Ethernet (P-o-E) compliant, which allows P-o-E Ethernet switches to power the wireless access points through the data cable, according to the IEEE 802.3af standard. This results in a considerable reduction in the deployment costs of wireless networks.
This access point is designed to support up to 64 wireless users.
Standards
IEEE 802.11n standard, 2.4GHz
IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 2.4GHz
WMM-Wireless MultiMedia prioritization
WDS-Wireless Distribution System
Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Network Ports
Physical Specifications
Physical Dimensions (W x D x H):
253.75 x 253.76 x 54.76 mm
(10.0 x 10.0 x 2.16 in)
Weight: 886 g (1.95 lbs)
Physical Interfaces
One (1) 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port with Auto Uplink™ (Auto MDI-X)
with IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support
Power adapter: 12 VDC, 1A; plug is localized to country of sale
Four (4) LEDs: Power/Test, LINK speed, LAN, WLAN
Security
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit encryption
IEEE802.1x RADIUS authentication with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP
Wireless access control to identify authorized wireless network devices
MAC address authentication
VPN pass-through support
Secure SSH Telnet
Network Management
Remote configuration and management through Web browser, SNMP or Telnet with command line interface (CLI)
NMP management supports SNMP MIB I, MIB II, 802.11 MIB and proprietary configuration MIB.
Compatible with the NetGear WC7520 wireless controller.
Advanced Wireless Features
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
Bridge mode: Point-to-point wireless WDS mode
Bridge mode: Point-to-multipoint wireless WDS mode
Repeater mode
NETGEAR Wireless Client mode: AP works as a client
Adjustable Transmit Power Control (TPC) from 100 mW down to 0 mW
System Requirements
2.4GHz 802.11n specification adapter
Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, XP, 2000, 98, Me, Mac® OS, UNIX®or Linux®
Internet Explorer® 6.0 or Mozilla Firefox 1.5
Package Contents
ProSafe® Wireless-N Access Point (WNAP320)
Ethernet cable
Wall-mount kit
Installation guide
Resource CD
12V, 1A power supply
Warranty/support information card
Warranty
Access Point: ProSafe Lifetime Warranty
Power Supply: 3-year Warranty (see information enclosed with the product)