· Provides communications from wireless clients to a wired network.
· Transfers packet formats between 802.3 and 802.11.
· Encrypts data frames and control frames through WEP, TKIP, or CCMP.
· Buffers data and forwards packets based on QoS configuration.
· Scans working channels to locate wireless clients and detect rogue APs and ad hoc clients.
· Automatically obtains configurations from the associated AC.