Cisco Aironet 340 Series access points perform functions similar to a hub in a wired network; in addition, they add the vital, price/performance benefits of security, management features, and mobility services. For example, the innovative roaming functionality provided by Cisco access points enable users equipped with wireless client adapters to freely move throughout a facility while maintaining seamless, uninterrupted access to the network.The Cisco Aironet 340 family of access points features easy integration to a wired network backbone, flexible configuration, management capabilities, and a wide range of product configurations. The Cisco Aironet 340 Series access points integrate easily into 10- and 100-Mbps Ethernet networks via a single autosensing RJ-45 port. The access point acts as a bridge, forwarding at media speed between the Ethernet CSMA/CD protocol and the wireless CSMA/CA protocol, seamlessly integrating wireless functionality into a wired infrastructure. The Cisco Aironet 340 Series access points may be configured locally via serial port or remotely over the LAN; they provide the option of a Web browser or console management interface.