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Media gateways and integrated gateways
Connectivity
Optional Wireless LAN Card & Access Point
All G150 units can be configured to support connectivity to an 802.11 Wireless LAN
infrastructure. This is enabled using the combination of the PCMCIA-format Wireless LAN Card
and the Access Point License Key.
An Access Point acts as a Hub in a wireless network providing connectivity between devices in
the vicinity. In ideal conditions a range of up to 550m (1,750 ft) is achievable. But this range is
reduced if walls and other obstacles are present. Use this capability where local conditions
impair coverage and additional Access Points need to cover the black spots.
Figure 24: G150 WiFi Access Point
When deployed as part of a wireless network, access to the G150 Media Gateway can be
secured against intruders. Security is based on either the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or
RC4. WEP uses 64 bit encryption key and RC4 uses a 128 bit encryption key. Only devices with
a matching security key can participate on the network.
The Wireless Access Point that can be enabled on the G150 Media Gateway complies to the
IEEE 802.11 and IEEE 802.11b standards. These standards meet the Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance (WECA) Wireless Fidelity Wi-Fi requirements for interoperability.
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