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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link.

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Contents Page Trademarks PrefaceManual Revisions Table of Contents Troubleshooting Wireless Basics Wireless SecurityTechnical Specifications Networking BasicsProductPackageOverviewContents Browser Requirements System RequirementsTotal Performance IntroductionFeatures Connections Hardware OverviewWCN LED LEDsBefore you Begin InstallationWireless Installation Considerations Turn on your computer Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite ModemConnect to Another Router Installation Getting Started Web-based Configuration Utility ConfigurationClick Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin Setup WizardConfiguration Configuration Configuration Dynamic Cable Manual ConfigurationConnection Internet SetupPptp Page L2TP Page Static assigned by ISP Mode 2.4GHz Wireless SettingsChannel Scan IP Address Subnet Mask Device Name Network SettingsDhcp Server Settings Secondary Wins IP Address TypeClients Dhcp ReservationPage Virtual Server Configuration Port Forwarding Application Rules QoS Engine Enable Traffic Traffic ShapingClassification Network Filters Access Control Access Control Wizard Access Control Wizard Add Website Select Allow or Deny Filtering Rule Website FiltersInbound Filters Firewall Settings Application Level Gateway Configuration Routing Advanced Wireless Settings Default Wi-Fi Protected SetupDevice Wizard Inbound Filter Advanced Network SettingsUPnP Administrator Settings Time Settings Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server SysLogEnable Email Notification From Email Address Email SettingsAccount Name Password On Log Full On Schedule Smtp Server AddressFile name for the settings System SettingsUpdate Firmware Ddns System Check Schedules Device Information Save Log Apply Log Settings RefreshLog Stats Internet Sessions Page Wireless Support What is WPA? Wireless SecurityLaunch Wireless Security Setup Wizard Wireless Security Setup WizardIf you selected Manually, the following screen will appear Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard Configure WPA-Personal PSK Configure WPA-Enterprise Radius Security Using Windows Vista Connect to a Wireless NetworkConfigure Wireless Security Security Connect Using WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista Using Windows XP Configure WPA-PSK Connecting to a Wireless Network Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? TroubleshootingWhat can I do if I forgot my password? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network Wpan Wireless Local Area Network WlanSmall Office and Home Office HomeSecurity Centralize your router or Access PointEliminate Interference Wireless Modes Check your IP address Networking BasicsStep Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties StepWireless Signal Rates1 Ieee 802.11n draft 2.0 HT20/HT40 Technical SpecificationsFCC Caution CE Mark WarningFCC Statement IC Radiation Exposure Statement IC statement