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## Specifications Software Features Hardware Specifications Radio Specifications ## Software Features The tables below compare the software features available depending on the card type in the Access Point: Number of Stations per BSS Management Functions Advanced Bridging Functions Medium Access Control (MAC) Functions Security Functions Network Functions Advanced Wireless Functions Number of Stations per BSS
Feature | AP-2000 802.11b card | AP-2000 5GHz Kit | AP-2000 11a Kit | AP-2000 802.11b/g card
Without encryption | up to 250 | up to 250 | up to 250 | up to 250
With WEP encryption | up to 250 | up to 60 | up to 120 | up to 120
With 802.1x Authentication | up to 50 | up to 44 | up to 88 | up to 88
With WPA | N/A | N/A | up to 27 | up to 27
### Management Functions
Feature | 802.11b | 802.11a | 802.11b/g
Web User Interface | yes | yes | yes
Telnet / CLI | yes | yes | yes
SNMP Agent | yes | yes | yes
TFTP | yes | yes | yes
### ### Advanced Bridging Functions
Feature | 802.11b | 802.11a | 802.11b/g
IEEE 802.1d Bridging | yes | yes | yes
WDS Relay | yes | yes | yes
Roaming | yes | yes | yes
Protocol Filtering | yes | yes | yes
Multicast/Broadcast Storm Filtering | yes | yes | yes
Proxy ARP | yes | yes | yes
TCP/UDP Port Filtering | yes | yes | yes
Blocking Intra BSS Clients | yes | yes | yes
Packet Forwarding | yes | yes | yes
### ### Medium Access Control (MAC) Functions
Feature | 802.11b | 802.11a | 802.11b/g
Automatic Channel Selection (ACS) | yes | yes | yes
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) 1 | N/A | yes | N/A
Closed System Feature | yes | yes | yes
TX Power Control | N/A | Available with 802.11a upgrade kit. Not available with 5Ghz upgrade kit. | yes
### Note 1: A user cannot manually select a channel for products sold in Europe; these products require automatic channel selection using Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). ### Security Functions
Feature | 802.11b | 802.11a | 802.11b/g
IEEE 802.11 WEP 1 | yes | yes | yes
MAC Access Control | yes | yes | yes
RADIUS MAC-based Access Control | yes | yes | yes
IEEE 802.1x Authentication 2 | yes | yes | yes
Multiple Authentication Server Support 4 | yes | yes | yes
Rogue Access Point Detection | no | yes | yes
Per User Per Session (PUPS) Encryption 3 | N/A | yes | yes
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) | N/A | Available with 11a Upgrade KitNot available with 5 GHz Upgrade Kit | yes
### Note 1: Key lengths supported by 802.11a: 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit. Key lengths supported by 802.11b: 64-bit and 128-bit. Key lengths supported by 802.11b/g: 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit. Note 2: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and PEAP client supplicant supported. Note 3: Use in conjunction with WPA or 802.1x Authentication. Note 4: Support is provided for a primary and backup RADIUS authentication server for both MAC-based authentication and 802.1x authentication. ### Network Functions
Feature | 802.11b | 802.11a | 802.11b/g
DHCP Client | yes | yes | yes
DHCP Server | yes | yes | yes
Inter Access Point Protocol (IAPP) | yes | yes | yes
Link Integrity | yes | yes | yes
System Logging (Syslog) | yes | yes | yes
RADIUS Accounting Support 1 | yes | yes | yes
DNS Client | yes | yes | yes
TCP/IP Protocol Support | yes | yes | yes
Virtual LAN Support | One VLAN ID per wireless interface | 11a Upgrade Kit: Up to 16 VLAN IDs per wireless interface 5 GHz Upgrade Kit: One VLAN ID per wireless Interface | Up to 16 VLAN IDs per wireless interface
### Note 1: Includes Fallback to Primary RADIUS Server, RADIUS Session Timeout, RADIUS Multiple MAC Address Formats, RADIUS DNS Host Name Support, RADIUS Start/Stop Accounting. ### Advanced Wireless Functions
Feature | 802.11b | 802.11a | 802.11b/g
WEP Plus (Weak Key Avoidance) | yes | — | —
Remote Link Test | yes | — | —
Link Test Responder 2 | yes | yes | —
Load Balancing 2 | yes | yes | —
AP List 2 | yes | — | —
Medium Density Distribution 3 | yes | — | —
Distance between APs3 | yes | — | —
Interference Robustness | yes | — | —
SpectraLink VoIP Support | yes | — | —
### Note 1: Available only one way (AP to client) if using an ORiNOCO ComboCard or a non-ORiNOCO client. Note 2: No client support in 802.11a or 802.11b/g. Note 3: This feature is not available if you are using an ORiNOCO ComboCard or a non-ORiNOCO client with an 802.11b AP. ## Hardware Specifications ### Physical Specifications ##### AP-2000 Unit Dimensions (H x W x L) = 6.5 x 18.5 x 26 cm (2.5 x 7.25 x 10.25 in.) Weight = 1.75 Kg (3.5 lb.) ##### 802.11a Antenna Adapter Dimensions (H x W x L) = 11.3 x 2.10 x 26.2 cm (4.5 x 0.83 x 10.3in.) Weight = 0.18kg (0.4lb) #### Electrical Specifications ##### Without Active Ethernet Module Voltage = 100 to 240 VAC (50-60 Hz) Current = 0.2 amp Power Consumption = 20 Watts ##### With Active Ethernet Module Input Voltage = 42 to 60 VDC Output Current = 200mA at 48V Power Consumption = 9-10 Watts #### Environmental Specifications ##### AP-2000 Unit Operating = 0° to 40°C (32° to 104 °F) @ 20 to 90% relative humidity Transport = -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) @ 15 to 95% relative humidity (no condensation allowed) Storage = -10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F) @ 10 to 90% relative humidity (no condensation allowed) ##### 802.11a Antenna Adapter Operating = 0° to 70°C (32° to 158 °F) @ 20 to 90% relative humidity Transport = -40° to 75°C (-40° to 167 °F) @ 15 to 95% relative humidity Storage = -20° to 75°C (-4° to 167 °F) @ 10 to 95% relative humidity ### Ethernet Interface 10/100 Base-TX, RJ-45 female socket ### Serial Port Interface Standard RS-232C interface with DB-9, female connector ### Active Ethernet Interface Category 5, foiled, twisted pair cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC Part 15, subpart B, Class B requirements Standard 802.3af pin assignments ### HTTP Interface Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later Netscape 6.1 or later ## Radio Specifications 802.11a Channel Frequencies 802.11b Channel Frequencies 802.11g Channel Frequencies Wireless Communication Range
| Refer to the Regulatory Flyer included with the AP for the latest regulatory information.
### 802.11a Channel Frequencies The available 802.11a Channels varies by regulatory domain and/or country. 802.11a radio certification is available in the following regions: FCC: U.S., Canada, and Australia ETSI: Europe and the United Kingdom MKK: Japan SG: Singapore ASIA: China, Hong Kong, and South Korea TW: Taiwan There are five sets of frequency bands that determine the available channels depending on the regulatory domain. Some countries restrict 802.11a operation to specific frequency bands. The Web interface and CLI display the available channels for a radio's particular regulatory domain. In the CLI, any channels that are not available are labeled "Not Supported".
| The original 5 GHz Upgrade Kit only supports the Lower and Middle U-NII bands. The 11a Upgrade Kit supports all of the frequency bands described below.
Frequency Band | Channel ID | FCC (GHz) | ETSI (GHz) | MKK (GHz) | SG (GHz) | ASIA (GHz) | TW (GHz)
Lower Band (36 = default) | 34 | — | — | 5.170 1 | — | — | —
36 | 5.180 | 5.180 | — | 5.180 | — | —
38 | — | — | 5.190 | — | — | —
40 | 5.200 | 5.200 | — | 5.200 | — | —
42 | — | — | 5.210 | — | — | —
44 | 5.220 | 5.220 | — | 5.220 | — | —
46 | — | — | 5.230 | — | — | —
48 | 5.240 | 5.240 | — | 5.240 | — | —
Middle Band (52 = default) | 52 | 5.260 | 5.260 | — | — | — | 5.260
56 | 5.280 | 5.280 | — | — | — | 5.280
58 | 5.300 | 5.300 | — | — | — | 5.300
60 | 5.320 | 5.320 | — | — | — | 5.320
H Band | 100 | — | 5.500 | — | — | — | —
104 | — | 5.520 | — | — | — | —
108 | — | 5.540 | — | — | — | —
112 | — | 5.560 | — | — | — | —
116 | — | 5.580 | — | — | — | —
120 | — | 5.600 | — | — | — | —
124 | — | 5.620 | — | — | — | —
128 | — | 5.640 | — | — | — | —
132 | — | 5.660 | — | — | — | —
136 | — | 5.680 | — | — | — | —
140 | — | 5.700 | — | — | — | —
Upper Band (149 = default) | 149 | 5.745 | — | — | 5.745 | 5.745 | 5.745
153 | 5.675 | — | — | 5.675 | 5.675 | 5.675
157 | 5.785 | — | — | 5.785 | 5.785 | 5.785
161 | 5.805 | — | — | 5.805 | 5.805 | 5.805
ISM Band | 165 | 5.825 | — | — | 5.825 | — | 5.825
Note 1: Channel 34 is the default channel for Japan ### 802.11b Channel Frequencies The available 802.11b channels vary by regulatory domain and/or country. 802.11b radio certification is available in the following regions: FCC - U.S./Canada, Mexico, and Australia ETSI - Most of Europe, including the United Kingdom and some Eastern block countries MKK - Japan IL - Israel Some countries restrict 802.11b operation to specific frequency bands. The web interface will always display the available channels depending in the cards regulatory domain. In the CLI, any channels that are not available are labeled "Not Supported".
Channel ID | FCC (GHz) | ETSI (GHz) | MKK (GHz) | IL (GHz)
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | 2.412 | 2.412 | 2.412 | -
2 | 2.417 | 2.417 | 2.417 | -
3 | 2.422 | 2.422 | 2.422 | -
4 | 2.427 | 2.427 | 2.427 | 2.427
5 | 2.432 | 2.432 | 2.432 | 2.432
6 | 2.437 | 2.437 | 2.437 | 2.437
7 | 2.442 | 2.442 | 2.442 | 2.442
8 | 2.447 | 2.447 | 2.447 | 2.447
9 | 2.452 | 2.452 | 2.452 | -
10 | 2.457 | 2.4571 | 2.457 | -
11 | 2.462 | 2.4621 | 2.462 | -
12 | - | 2.4671 | 2.467 | -
13 | - | 2.4721 | 2.472 | -
14 | - | - | 2.484 | -
Note 1: France is restricted to these four channels. ### 802.11g Channel Frequencies The available 802.11g channels vary by regulatory domain and/or country. 802.11g radio certification is available in the following regions: FCC - U.S./Canada, Mexico, and Australia ETSI - Europe and the United Kingdom ETSI - Europe, including the United Kingdom, China, and South Korea MKK - Japan IL - Israel Some countries restrict 802.11g operation to specific frequency bands. The web interface will always display the available channels depending in the cards regulatory domain. In the CLI, any channels that are not available are labeled "Not Supported".
Channel ID | FCC (GHz) | ETSI (GHz) | MKK (GHz) | IL (GHz)
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | 2.412 | 2.412 | 2.412 | -
2 | 2.417 | 2.417 | 2.417 | -
3 | 2.422 | 2.422 | 2.422 | -
4 | 2.427 | 2.427 | 2.427 | 2.427
5 | 2.432 | 2.432 | 2.432 | 2.432
6 | 2.437 | 2.437 | 2.437 | 2.437
7 | 2.442 | 2.442 | 2.442 | 2.442
8 | 2.447 | 2.447 | 2.447 | 2.447
9 | 2.452 | 2.452 | 2.452 | -
10 | 2.457 | 2.4571 | 2.457 | -
11 | 2.462 | 2.4621 | 2.462 | -
12 | - | 2.4671 | 2.467 | -
13 | - | 2.4721 | 2.472 | -
14 | - | - | 2.4842 | -
Note 1: France is restricted to these channels. Note 2: Channel 14 is only available when using 802.11b only mode. ### Wireless Communication Range The range of the wireless signal is related to the composition of objects in the radio wave path and the transmit rate of the wireless communication. Communications at a lower transmit range may travel longer distances. The range values listed in the Communications Range Chart are typical distances as calculated by Proxim’s development team for FCC-certified products. These values provide a rule of thumb and may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the product is used. The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density materials. Range is also impacted due to “obstacles” in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal. In Open Office environments, antennas can “see” each other (no physical obstructions between them). In Semi-open Office environments, workspace is divided by shoulder-height, hollow wall elements; antennas are at desktop level. In a Closed Office environment, solid walls and other obstructions may affect signal strength. The following tables show typical range values for various environments for FCC-certified products (range may differ for products certified in other regulatory domains). #### 802.11b
Range | 11 Mbits/s | 5.5 Mbits/s | 2 Mbits/s | 1 Mbits/s
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Open Office | 142 m (466 ft.) | 177 m (581 ft.) | 219 m (718 ft.) | 272 m (892 ft.)
Semi-Open Office | 98 m (322 ft.) | 122 m (400 ft.) | 151 m (495 ft.) | 187 m (614 ft.)
Closed Office | 67 m (220 ft.) | 84 m (276 ft.) | 104 m (341 ft.) | 129 m (423 ft.)
Tx Power (dBm) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15
Receiver Sensitivity (dBm) | -82 | -85 | -88 | -91
Antenna Gain | 0 dBi (integrated diversity antenna module; 2.4-2.5 GHz)
#### 802.11b Wireless communication ranges #### 802.11a (5 GHz Upgrade Kit)
Range | 54 Mbits/s | 48 Mbits/s | 36 Mbits/s | 24 Mbits/s | 18 Mbits/s | 12 Mbits/s | 9 Mbits/s | 6 Mbits/s
Open Office | 19 m (62 ft.) | 33 m (108 ft.) | 55 m (180 ft.) | 74 m (243 ft.) | 92 m (302 ft.) | 106 m (348 ft.) | 122 m (400 ft.) | 131 m (430 ft.)
Semi-Open Office | 13 m (43 ft.) | 23 m (75 ft.) | 38 m (125 ft.) | 51 m (167 ft.) | 63 m (207 ft.) | 73 m (239 ft.) | 84 m (276 ft.) | 90 m (295 ft.)
Closed Office | 9 m (30 ft.) | 16 m (52 ft.) | 26 m (85 ft.) | 35 m (115 ft.) | 43 m (141 ft.) | 50 m (164 ft.) | 58 m (190 ft.) | 62 m (203 ft.)
Tx Power (dBm) | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14
Receiver Sensitivity (dBm) | -65 | -69 | -73 | -77 | -80 | -82 | -84 | -85
Antenna Gain | 3.5 dBi (integrated diversity antennas; 5.15-5.35 GHz)
#### 802.11a (5 GHz Upgrade Kit) Wireless communication ranges #### 802.11a (11a Upgrade Kit)
Range | 54 Mbits/s | 48 Mbits/s | 36 Mbits/s | 24 Mbits/s | 18 Mbits/s | 12 Mbits/s | 9 Mbits/s | 6 Mbits/s
Open Office | 46 m (151 ft.) | 62 m (203 ft.) | 82 m (269 ft.) | 110 m (361 ft.) | 136 m (446 ft.) | 169 m (554 ft.) | 181 m (594 ft.) | 195 m (640 ft.)
Semi-Open Office | 32 m (105 ft.) | 42 m (138 ft.) | 57 m (187 ft.) | 75 m (246 ft.) | 94 m (308 ft.) | 116 m (381 ft.) | 125 m (410 ft.) | 134 m (440 ft.)
Closed Office | 22 m (72 ft.) | 29 m (95 ft.) | 39 m (128 ft.) | 52 m (171 ft.) | 64 m (210 ft.) | 80 m (262 ft.) | 86 m (282 ft.) | 92 m (302 ft.)
Tx Power (dBm) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15
Receiver Sensitivity (dBm) | -69 | -73 | -77 | -81 | -84 | -87 | -88 | -89
Antenna Gain | 4 dBi (integrated diversity antennas; 5.15-5.85 GHz)
#### 802.11a (11a Upgrade Kit) Wireless communication ranges #### 802.11b/g
Range | 54 Mbits/s | 48 Mbits/s | 36 Mbits/s | 24 Mbits/s | 18 Mbits/s | 12 Mbits/s | 9 Mbits/s | 6 Mbits/s | 11 Mbits/s | 5.5 Mbits/s | 2 Mbits/s | 1 Mbits/s
Open Office | 56 m (184 ft.) | 69 m (226 ft.) | 107 m (351 ft.) | 164 m (538 ft.) | 219 m (718 ft.) | 272 m (892 ft.) | 292 m (958 ft.) | 314 m (1030 ft.) | 204 m (669 ft.) | 236 m (774 ft.) | 253 m (830 ft.) | 338 m (1109 ft.)
Semi-Open Office | 38 m (125 ft.) | 48 m (157 ft.) | 73 m (239 ft.) | 113 m (371 ft.) | 151 m (495 ft.) | 187 m (614 ft.) | 201 m (659 ft.) | 216 m (709 ft.) | 140 m (459 ft.) | 162 m (531 ft.) | 174 m (571 ft.) | 232 m (761 ft.)
Closed Office | 26 m (85 ft.) | 33 m (108 ft.) | 51 m (167 ft.) | 78 m (256 ft.) | 104 m (341 ft.) | 129 m (423 ft.) | 138 m (453 ft.) | 149 m (489 ft.) | 97 m (318 ft.) | 111 m (364 ft.) | 120 m (394 ft.) | 160 m (525 ft.)
Tx Power (dBm) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15
Receiver Sensitivity (dBm) | -68 | -70 | -75 | -80 | -84 | -87 | -88 | -89 | -83 | -85 | -86 | -90
Antenna Gain | 3 dBi (integrated diversity antenna module; 2.4-2.5 GHz)
#### 802.11b/g Wireless communication ranges