A Look At The Hardware; Front Panel - Dell 2350 User Manual

WPA-enabled router or AP (called Authenticator), and a WPA-enabled client (called
Supplicant). 802.1x ensures only authorized users can access the network.
In enterprises, WPA will be used in conjunction with both a wireless router and authentication
server. In a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environment, where there is no authentication
server, users can use pre-shared key (PSK) mode in place of the authentication server. The
Wireless 2350 offers you WPA running in PSK mode. The mutual authentication and improved
encryption technology of WPA allows wireless communication to achieve greater security.
Automatic Rate Selection and Rate Scaling
In 802.11g, wireless network adapters and access points can transmit data at one of the
following rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6 Mbps. In 802.11b, the data can be transmitted at
a rate of 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps. As the distance between an adapter and access point increases
or decreases, the data rate automatically changes. Other factors, like interference, also affect
the data rate. The Wireless 2350 uses automatic rate selection and rate scaling to determine
the most efficient rate of communication. Rate scaling maintains optimal communication
between wireless clients and the WLAN.

A Look at the Hardware:

Front Panel

Back Panel
Front Panel
The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link
lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behavior for each LED:
Front Panel