Fujitsu AP-500RP User Manual

Data Sheet

CONNECT2AIR WLAN

Issue October 2002

CONNECT2AIR WLAN AP-500RP AccessPoint

Low cost / high performance AccessPoint

The CONNECT2AIR AP-500RP AccessPoint is a cost-effective, fully featured wireless router that extends the range of wired Ethernet networks. The CONNECT2AIR AP-500RP delivers the freedom to expand and work more efficiently.

High Performance AccessPoint

The high performance CONNECT2AIR AP-500RP extends the range of your cabled Ethernet network and provides easy network access to mobile users. Difficult to wire locations are now easy accessible. Network management through the Web interface combined with SNMP makes it easy to embed the AP-500RP in a small office or home environment.

Multifunctional and with many features

The CONNECT2AIR WLAN AP-500RP is a multi-functional Broadband Wireless SOHO Router. It provides excellent all-in-one networking solutions to surf the Internet and share the office resources. Its efficiency boosting features will increase effectiveness and save cost in any working environment. It includes the following functions:

§ High speed wireless LAN connection: 11Mbit/s data rate by incorporating Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

§ IEEE 802.11b compatible: allowing interoperability among multiple vendors

§ 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption

§ 10BaseT WAN interface:

to connect to DSL or Cable modem for broadband Internet access

§ 2 port Fast Ethernet switch: 10/100 Mbit/s auto-sensing

§ Parallel printer port: embedded printer server to allow all of the connected Devices (wireless or wired) to share a single printer

§ Asynchronous RS-232 serial port: to connect an Analog or ISDN modem for Internet access

§ Built-in NAT function: allow multiple PCs and devices to share one Internet connection

§ VPN support: PPTP/IPSec pass-through

§ Built-in firewall to protect your Intranet

§ Browser-based interface for

configuration and management: OS independent, easy-to-use for quick installation and management of your device

§ Multi language support: Web Interface supports German, English, French, Italian and Spanish

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Data Sheet CONNECT2AIR WLAN AP-500RP Issue October 2002

Standard features

§ Conform to IEEE 802.11 and IEEE 802.11b

§ 64 / 128-bit key RC4 encryption

§ MAC Address Control

§ Web-based management

§ Powerful performance for the most demanding

network applications such as Radio Streaming

§ Enhanced roaming across disparate locations and infrastructures

§ Integrated DHCP Server

§ Supported ISP connection types: PPPoE, PPTP,

Dial-up via Analog/ISDN modem, fix or dynamic IP

Interfaces

§ One RJ-45 port for 10Mbit/s Ethernet WAN connection

§ Auto-sensing 2-port switch for 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet LAN connection

§ One serial port for PSTN/ISDN dial-up connection and console configuration

§ One DB-25 parallel port for printer server

§ High speed wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b DSSS)

Environmental specifications

Temperature Humidity

Operating

Storage

0°C to 50°C

-10°C to 60°C

95% (non condensing)

Barometric pressure 740 hPa to 1050 hPa

Hardware specifications

Processor RDC 8822 Memory 512Kbit DRAM

512Kbit Flash LAN 2 x RJ-45 LAN / 10/100 Mbit/s auto-sensing WAN 1 x RJ-45 WAN / 10 Mbps WAN Printer port 1 x IEEE1284 DB-25 (parallel) COM port 1 x DB-9 RS-232C (serial)

Radio characteristics

Frequency Range 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (ISM) Channel Frequencies 11 freely selectable channels Antenna System Diversity antenna Bit Rate 11 Mbit/s, 5.5 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s,

1 Mbit/s (Automatic Rate Selection)

Output Power 16 dBm (max.)

Typical Range * 11 Mbit/s 1 Mbit/s

open environment 100 m

closed environment 35 m

300 m

100 m

Receiver sensitivity PER < 8% -81 dBm -92 dBm

Typical throughput (excluding

5 Mbit/s 0.8 Mbit/s

headers, etc) using TCP/IP

* Above listed throughput and range values are typical

characteristics and depend on positioning of the Access Point, Clients and environmental influences and cannot be guaranteed.

Additional features

§ Seamless roaming within the 802.11b WLAN infrastructure

§ Provide 10Base-T WAN interface to connect with DSL or Cable modem for broadband Internet access

§ Asynchronous port for backup routes when the broadband modem fails or is disconnected

§ Built-in NAT function: allows multiple PCs and devices to share one Internet connection

§ VPN support: PPTP / IPSec pass-through

§ Built-in firewall to protect your Intranet

§ Access limitation: allow or deny every single

wireless device to access the WLAN or LAN

§ Browser-based interface for configuration and management: OS independent, easy-to-use for quick installation and management of the device

§ Easy to upgrade: using Web, Windows application, or FTP to upgrade new version of firmware

§ Built-in printer server: dedicating a personal computer as print server is not needed

§ Roaming: AP can be linked via LAN (Distribution system)

Configuration and management

Web-based Utilities TFTP support HTTP server for web-based management Multilanguage support: German, English, French, Italian and Spanish

LED displays

Power Power Indication M1 System Status AP-500RP WAN WAN port activity WLAN Wireless activity Link/Act. (1, 2) Link status of corresponding LAN port 10/100 (1, 2) Data Rate of corresponding LAN port

System requirements

PC with 802.11b WLAN Card or network card

Includes

AP-500RP AccessPoint Power cord Quick Installation Guide External Power supply, Input 100/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz CD with software and documentation Cat. 5 patch cord

Physical specifications

Dimensions: 220 x 142.5 x 38 mm Weight: 510 g

Supported Operating Systems

AccessPoint configuration: Win 95, Win 98 (SE), Win ME, Win NT, Win 2000, Win XP, Linux, Macintosh Printer Server SW: Win 95, Win 98 (SE), Win ME, Win NT, Win 2000, Win XP

Warranty

2 years

Order code

S26391-F2515-L500

Published by

Fujitsu Siemens Computers

http://www.fujitsu-siemens.ch

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