Notes on using the "Alpha wireless router" written by netizens

I would like to introduce you to the usage of alpha wireless routers. Many people may not know about Alpha wireless routers. It doesn't matter. After reading this article, you will have a comprehensive understanding of Alpha. However, because we are not very familiar with the features and prices of wireless network products, many users are still discouraged from the wireless network products with many brands and different prices on the market. My company recently purchased several new CIOs and required wireless Internet access. I naturally assigned them as "experts" who bought and installed wireless products.

I searched, sorted out, and analyzed the functions, performance, and prices of several mainstream wireless products on the market, and finally decided to use the 54 M 802.11g wireless network product listed in Shenzhen Alpha: AFW-850 + Wireless Broadband Router and AFW-450 wireless laptop Nic. After a period of use, I feel very satisfied. The product installation and configuration are simple, the performance is stable, and the speed is fast. We will introduce the technical information of the two products in detail for your reference. Alpha is a high-tech enterprise specializing in R & D, production, and marketing of network products. It has a wide range of product lines and occupies a large network market in China at a low price and high quality.

1. product performance introduction:

AFW-R850 + 54M Wireless Broadband Router, AFW-850 + Alpha wireless router set wired router/Wireless AP in one, fully meet the needs of enterprises, offices and home Internet. AFW-850 + supports IEEE 802.11G and 802.11b standards with a transmission rate of up to 54 Mbps; This router supports a variety of common features of broadband routers, it also supports detection of QoS, VPN, DDNS, UPNP, and network worms, and embedded with powerful hardware firewalls.

On the most important wireless network security issues, the AFW-850 + series provides multiple protection, supports prohibit SSID broadcast mode, prevent router Broadcast SSID Network Name, in this way, the leakage caused by SSID broadcast can be solved. Access Control Based on MAC addresses is supported, and access to wireless networks can be restricted by MAC addresses. 64/128-bit WEP wireless data encryption is supported, to ensure the security of data transmission, coupled with powerful firewall features to effectively prevent intrusion and provide stronger security protection for wireless communication.

The Alpha wireless router supports various broadband access methods, such as ADSL, LAN, and Cable Modem. It allows multiple PCs in the enterprise, office, or home to share one broadband line to share the Internet. It has a built-in four-port switch, you do not need to purchase an Ethernet switch. An integrated DHCP server can automatically assign IP addresses to each PC. Supports dynamic domain name resolution and virtual servers. Users can set up their own WWW, FTP, and other servers and allow Internet users to access them. Supports access control and allows different users to set different access permissions. Web-based management is supported. In addition, there are various special applications such as DMZ hosts, online games, and video conferencing.

AFW-850 + support QoS) function, can be for IP addresses, applications, ports to flexibly control the user's network bandwidth, limit or ensure that different applications through the router bandwidth, ensure the normal operation of the network. AFW-850 + supports VPN Virtual Private Network (VPC) function, you can set the router to a VPN Server on the internet, up to 5 Client concurrent connections. In this way, users can remotely log on to their computers and the company's LAN to access data and use shared resources.

AFW-850 + supports Network Worm detection function, scan and monitor the ports of common worms to protect network security. AFW-850 + supports UPNP, Which is enabled by default by vro. Users can use various network hardware and application software through the simplest settings, enhancing ease of use. For wireless networks, AFW-850 + supports 802.11g standard under 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 m and 802.11b standard under 11/5. the 5/2/1 Mbit/s Network rate is automatically adjusted to support up to 54Mbps and 11 Mbit/s, fully meeting the needs of LAN applications.

Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption, Alpha Wireless Router Network SSID broadcast control, and MAC address-Based Access Control to greatly Ensure network security. As a consumer network product, AFW-850 + has excellent ease of use, installation and management are very simple. The installation program based on the Web full-Chinese configuration interface is easy to use. Users can access and control the router and access the LAN anywhere in the world through the Internet through PCs or laptops, experience the convenience of this security solution.

Alpha AFW-N450 is a 54M wireless portable network card, the product is compatible with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standard, wireless transmission rate up to 54 Mbps, switching between the two standards; support centralized control-type Infrastructure) and peer-to-peer Ad-Hoc. Supports 64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption and WPA, TKIP, and AES encryption and security mechanisms. AFW-450 built-in Intelligent antenna, can adapt to different working environments, so that computer users can easily access wireless networks, while supporting Seamless Roaming function, users can move freely on multiple wireless LAN without interrupting the network.

2. Company Wireless Network

The company's existing wired LAN stable operation and remain unchanged, AFW-850 + Wireless Broadband Router placed in the company's conference room in order to ensure the stability and concentration of wireless signals, we recommend that you install the Alpha wireless router in the center of the company, and the meeting room of our company is near the center), and connect the WAN interface of the router to the switch of the LAN. Then the AFW-N450 wireless laptop network card to the laptop, and install the driver and Configuration Software for specific installation methods, see the product documentation ).

If the installation and configuration are correct, the wireless network can be used, so that notebook users can implement Mobile Office within the company, anywhere can easily browse the Internet and Access LAN shared resources. The installation process is very simple and comes with a detailed product installation manual. You can get started quickly even if you are not familiar with wireless networks. If you have any questions, you can also call Alpha's after-sales service hotline to ask professional engineers.

My company has been using this product for a period of time. The overall feeling is that the product installation, configuration, and management are simple, and the product performance is stable. The wireless network transmission speed is only 54 M. Although it is incomparable with the 100 M/M network speed, it is much faster than the 802.11b 11 M wireless network. As for the price, it is much lower than other brands of the same quality, and truly enjoy a low price and high quality.