The 3 Com Wireless LAN Managed Access Point 3850 offers a cost effective solution for dual band wireless connectivity. This managed access point is part of the 3 Com Wireless LAN Mobility system, compatible with Wireless LAN Controller WX2200, WX1200, WXR100 & Wireless Switch Manager Software. Access points can be configured & managed remotely via wireless controllers, eliminating the need for onsite IT expertise. Dual-radios operate in IEEE 802.11b/g & 11a simultaneously, expanding connectivity support & bandwidth availability. The 3 Com Wireless LAN Managed Access Point 3850 can be powered by any Power over Ethernt (Po E) device, eliminating the need for an AC power plus on each managed access point. Distributed forwarding optimizes traffic flow, reducing latency, while providing ultra high performance & massive scalability. Sophisticated security features support the latest encryption & virtual LANs (VLANs) for secure remote communication including Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) & Wi-Fi Equivalent Privacy (WEP) packet encryption. Radio Frequency (RF) scans also detect ad hoc users, access points & sources of RF interference.