Linksys LAPAC2600 User Manual

ESS/ESSID
A group of wireless stations, and multiple access points all using the same ID (ESSID), form an
Extended Service Set (ESS).
Different access points within an ESS can use different channels. To reduce interference, it is
recommended that adjacent access points use different channels.
As wireless stations are physically moved through the area covered by an ESS, they will
automatically change to the access point that has the least interference or best performance.
Channels
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The wireless channel sets the radio frequency used for communication.
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Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to
choose a channel that provides the least interference and best performance. For USA and
Canada, the following channels are available:
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2.4GHz:
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to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
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5GHz:
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5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels
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5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
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When using multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different
channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent
access points is five channels, e.g., use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11.
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In Infrastructure Mode wireless stations normally scan all channels looking for an access
point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used.
(This can only happen within an ESS.)
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If using Ad-hoc Mode (no access point) all wireless stations should be set to use the same
channel. However, most wireless stations will still scan all channels to see if there is an
existing Ad-hoc group they can join.
WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is
desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is
transmitted by your wireless stations. If the data is encrypted, it is meaningless unless the
receiver can decrypt it.
If WEP is used, the wireless stations and the wireless access point must have the same settings.
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Linksys LAPAC2600 Specifications

General

2.4 GHz	Yes
Frequency band	2.412 - 2.462, 5.18 - 5.24, 5.745 - 5.825 GHz
Channels quantity	13 channels
Number of VLAN IDs	17
Fit AP mode features	Wireless distribution system (WDS)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3at
Receiver sensitivity	802.11b 11Mbps: -85dBm 802.11a/g 54Mbps: -73dBm 802.11n HT20 MCS7: -67dBm 802.11n HT40 MCS7: -65dBm 802.11n HT40 MCS7: -65dBm
Virtual LAN features	SSID-based VLAN assignment
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	1733 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	2533 Mbit/s
Output current	2.5 A
Output voltage	12 V
Power consumption (max)	25 W
Internal	No
Placement	Ceiling, Wall
Certification	FCC: 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B; 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart C; 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart E CE: EN55022, Class B; EN61000-3-2; EN61000-3-3; 55024; EN 301 489-1 / EN 301 489-17, Class B; EN 300 328; EN 301 893; EN 62311; EN 50385
Product color	White
LED indicators	System
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Antenna features	Integrated antenna
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 85 %
Security algorithms	802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SNMP, WPA, WPA2
Number of SSID supported	16
Service Set Identifier (SSID) features	Hidden SSID
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	243 mm
Width	237 mm
Height	43.69 mm
Weight	848 g