The AutoCell Feature of the WG302 Access Point and WAG511 Wireless Adapter

What is AutoCell?

Cognitive radio software embedded in the WG302 and WAG511 that provides sophisticated RF management and control.

Do the WG302 and WAG511 Need to Operate Together?

No, different features and benefits are realized when used individually and in combination.

What are the Benefits of using the Adapter Without the Access Point?

• Rapid Roaming - Quickly detects WAG511 motion & jumps to most underused AP.

What are the Benefits of using the Access Point Without the Adapter?

• Dynamic Transmit Power Control: Adjusts transmit power to avoid interference
  Allows higher-density deployment of Access Points without compromising performance or privacy
  
• Automatic Channel Selection: Selects Clearest Channel, and avoids interference from other wireless networks
  
• Automatic Failover: Fills in coverage when an AP fails or is taken off-line.

What are the Advantages of Using the Access Point and Adapter Together?

• Load-Balancing: Proactively monitors WLAN and evenly distributes WAG511s among the available WG302s.

• Rapid Roaming: Quickly detects WAG511 motion & jumps to most underused WG302.

• Enhanced RF Privacy — optional mode: Automatically adjusts signal coverage to the smallest possible footprint serving only authorized clients.

What is AutoCell View?

AutoCell View is a monitoring utility software for AutoCell, sold separately. It is real time viewing tool that provides a clear window into Wi-Fi environments, maps RF coverage onto clear two-dimensional images which allow users to monitor RF environments from their PC. AutoCell View also allows floor plans to be incorporated into the display background so that users can visualize their actual WLAN floor plan. AutoCell View is compatible with virtually all industry standard CAD file formats.

This is not to be confused with AutoCell, that embedded as part of the the wireless access point and the adapter, and which is available as part of the product at no extra charge. An evaluation version of AutoCell View is available on the WG302 Resource CD or the WG302 Web page.

AutoCell View may be purchased directly from Propagate Networks at:www.getautocell.com.

Doc: N101420.asp Sept. 26, 2004