 The wireless gateway is a device that allows a computer and other Internet- enabled devices to access the Internet connection. It brings together the functions of a wireless access point and a router, and sometimes provides firewall functionality as well.  The reason people use wireless gateway is to share internet connection with multiple PCs.

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 Features:- Works with both IEEE b g (both 2.4 GHz) High Speed - Up to 54 Mbps Wireless Networking. Supports Wireless Bridging and Repeater Mode Network speed up to 54Mbps › Antenna Single detachable 2 dBi antenna Transmit Power: 16 dBm

 Power Adapter › 7.5V, 1A; plug is localized to country of sale  Security › WPA2-PSK, hardware based 64-bit WEP encryption › MAC address authentication using access control lists (ACL)  Standards › IEEE g and IEEE b Compatibility Microsoft® Windows® Vista, 2000, XP, Me, 98 SE  Physical Specifications › Dimensions: 28 x 175 x 118 mm (1.1 x 6.9 x 4.7 in.) › Weight: 0.3 kg (0.7 lb)

 Features › Universal a/b/g Wi-Fi access provides maximum WLAN performance in high- density, high interference deployments—as many as 128 simultaneous users › High-speed connectivity, up to 108 Mbps in turbo mode, on both bands › Integrated IEEE 803.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) and plenum rating maximize placement options

 Wireless › Standard: IEEE a up to 108 Mbps; g up to 108 Mbps Wireless Access Point › Antennas: Two (2) detachable antennas: (1) 5 dBi, 2.4 GHz and (1) 5 dBi 5 GHz  Physical Interfaces › LAN Port: One (1) 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) port with Auto Uplink™ (Auto MDI-X) with IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support › Power adapter: 12V DC, 1.0A power supply; plug is localized to country of sale › Antenna connector: Two (2) reverse SMA antenna connectors

 Advanced Wireless Features › Point-to-point wireless bridge mode › Point-to-multipoint wireless bridge mode › Adjustable Transmit Power Control (TPC) from 100 mW down to 0 mW › RF managment funcionality including auto power transmission, channel selection (future frimware upgrade)  Physical Specifications › Dimensions (h x w x d): 32 x x 122 mm (1.25 x 7.5 x 4.8 in) › Weight:.62 kg (1.3 lb)

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