4ipnet Blog: All About Wireless Networking

Good day! Today let us continue the wireless AP optimization series with "station isolation". In many Wi-Fi environments, it is not uncommon to see upwards of twenty or thirty devices connected to a single access point. Allowing direct communication between these clients would be a security concern for network operators, as malicious traffic from one client could potentially affect another. The STATION (CLIENT) ISOLATION feature on 4ipnet APs allows network operators to prevent devices connected to the same AP from communicating with one another, essentially creating a virtual network per client. Station Isolation prevents direct communication between clients on the same AP Imagine that you have a bunch of strangers connected to the same access point in a coffee shop, all of whom are assigned IP addresses by the same DHCP server, which usually means that they are on the same network (subnet). If a user were to have file sharing turned on (e.g. Windows-based system), t

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Not sure about which model to buy? This comparison table shows the differences between each 4ipnet wireless access point in terms of feature. We hope it can assist your buying decision. Also, we're not done with the AP Optimization series yet; will continue in a couple of days! ##ShowAll##

The SW1024 offers a power budget of up to 500 watts with full layer 2 functionality and advanced security features, without compromising the flexibility and simplicity of Wi-Fi deployments.  4ipnet, a leading provider of competitive and comprehensive wireless LAN solutions for meeting the Wi-Fi demands of tomorrow, today introduced the SW1024, an access switch with 24 Ethernet and 2 SFP gigabit ports. The SW1024 can substantially increase deployment flexibility by eliminating the need for power outlets and additional cabling at the network edge.  With an abundant PoE power budget of 500 watts, the SW1024 is capable of powering wired or wireless IP-based devices such as 802.11n or 802.11ac wireless access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones. Furthermore, users can perform fine-grained per-port power control to help enterprises save power, perform power prioritization, and maximize utilization.  Other key features on the SW1024 include advanced management functions and secur