High-Speed Wireless Bridging for Small Businesses with Multiple Locations
Highlights
Securely connects separate wired networks spanning different locations
Connects to Power over Ethernet devices, simplifying installation and eliminating the need for and cost of installing external power supplies
Protects business information with enhanced security and advanced encryption
Figure 1. Cisco WET200 Wireless-G Business Ethernet Bridge
Product Overview
The Cisco WET200 Wireless-G Business Ethernet Bridge (Figure 1) transparently bridges separate Ethernet networks together wirelessly and is ideal for small businesses with offices and resources that are in different office suites of a building or in closely adjacent buildings. The WET200 is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) end device, so it can be installed anywhere an Ethernet cable can be run if there is no ready access to a power outlet. PoE enables delivery of both data and power to the Cisco WET200. An AC adapter is also included for use if the device installation site has a power outlet nearby.
Advanced security features include Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) with up to 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption using Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), giving small businesses the protection they need to communicate and transfer data securely. The integrated quality of service (QoS) features provide consistent voice and video quality on both the wired and wireless networks, enabling the deployment of business-quality voice over IP (VoIP) and video applications.
Additional support for VLANs, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Spanning Tree Protocol, and port mirroring make this an ideal solution for network administrators to incorporate into larger organizations.
Features
5-port 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet managed switch, autosensing half/full duplex and medium dependent interface (MDI) and MDI crossover (MDI-X)
Supports 802.11b and 802.11g wireless connection to access point
Easy installation and configuration via a web interface
Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), WPA Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK), WPA2-PSK, WPA-ENT, and WPA2-ENT wireless encryption
SMA detachable dipole antennas with 1x2 multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) to increase coverage
Supports PoE or external DC power
Supports SNMP and features an intuitive web-based interface
Support 802.1Q and port-based VLAN on LAN switch - 1 VLAN bridged over wireless
Support 802.1p, IP type of service (ToS), and differentiated services code point (DSCP) based QoS on LAN switch
Supports rate limiting on both wired switch and wireless interface
Supports Spanning Tree Protocol, port mirroring, and MAC-based access control lists (ACLs)
Limited lifetime warranty
Specifications
Table 1 lists the specifications, package contents, and minimum requirements for the Cisco WET200 Wireless-G Business Ethernet Bridge.
Table 1. Specifications for the Cisco WET200 Wireless-G Business Ethernet Bridge
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Specifications
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Standards
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IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3af (PoE), 802.1p (QoS priority), 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.1X (security authentication), 802.11i ready (security WPA2)
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Ports
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Five 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet, 12V DC power
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Buttons
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Reset
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Cabling type
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Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Category 5
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LEDs
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Power, PoE, Wireless, Ethernet 1-5
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Operating system
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Linux
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Setup/Config
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Web user interface
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Built in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS)
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Management
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SNMP version
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SNMP version 1, 2c, 3
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Web firmware upgrade
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Firmware upgradable through web browser
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
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DHCP client
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Operating Modes
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Wireless client
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Infrastructure or ad hoc
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Wireless
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Spec/modulation
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Radio and modulation type: 802.11b/DSSS, 11g/OFDM
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Channels
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Operating channels: 11 North America, 13 most of Europe (ETSI and Japan)
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Internal antennas
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None
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External antennas
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2 (omnidirectional) SMA detachable
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Transmit power
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Transmit power (adjustable) at normal temperature range: 802.11b: 12 1 dBm; 802.11g: 16 1 dBm
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Antenna gain in dBi
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2
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Receiver sensitivity
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11g: 54 Mbps at -69 dBm, 11b: 11 Mbps at -82 dBm
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Security
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WEP/WPA/WPA2
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WEP 64-bit/128-bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-ENT, WPA2-ENT
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Access control
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MAC-based ACL between wired and wireless interfaces
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802.1X
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IEEE 802.1X support
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Quality of Service
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QoS
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4 queues
Queue mapping on ingress based on default priority, 802.1p tag, DSCP, and IP ToS
Rate limiting on both ingress and egress direction
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) priority settings for wireless egress
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General
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16 VLAN groups
256 MAC address entries across wireless bridge
1024 MAC address entries in the switch
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Environmental
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Dimensions
W x H x D
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6.69 x 8.07 x 7.68 in.
(170 x 205 x 195 mm)
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Weight
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12.17 oz (345 g)
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Power
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12V 0.5A DC input and IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE
Maximum power draw: 4.2W
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Certification
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FCC, ICES-003, CE
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Operating temperature
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32 to 104F (0 to 40C)
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Storage temperature
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-4 to 158F (-20 to 70C)
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Operating humidity
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10% to 85% noncondensing
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Storage humidity
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5% to 90% noncondensing
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Package Contents
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Cisco WET200 Wireless-G Business Ethernet Bridge
2 SMA detachable dipole antennas
User guide on CD-ROM
Quick installation guide
Ethernet network cable
Power adapter
Product stands
Registration card
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Minimum Requirements
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PC or devices with Ethernet port
802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point
Switch/router with PoE support or PoE injector when used with PoE
Web-based configuration: Java-enabled web browser
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Product Warranty
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Limited lifetime hardware warranty with return to factory replacement.
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Networking
