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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.

Who uses wireless?

Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.

Home

•Gives everyone at home broadband access

•Surf the web, check e-mail, instant message, and etc

•Gets rid of the cables around the house

•Simple and easy to use

Small Office and Home Office

•Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office

•Remotely access your office network from home

•Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers

•No need to dedicate office space

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Contents Page Trademarks PrefaceTable of Contents Troubleshooting Wireless Basics ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN SIM PowerHardware Overview Rear PanelSMS Wlan Front PanelWAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WPSWAN LEDsConnect to Your Network InstallationConnect a Telephone Wireless Installation Considerations Web-based Configuration Utility ConfigurationManual Internet Connection Setup and skip to Setup WizardInternet Connection Setup Wizard Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to beginPage Page Page Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to begin Manual Internet Connection SetupInternet Connection Type Internet ConnectionDynamic IP Dhcp PPPoE Pptp Subnet Mask Address ModeReconnect Mode Pptp IP AddressL2TP Subnet Mask L2TP IP AddressAuthentication Dialed NumberKeep Alive Static IP GRE Tunnel GRE SettingsTunnels Information Wireless Settings Wireless Network SettingsMode Wireless Security Mode Router Settings Network SettingsSecondary Wins IP Address Dhcp Server SettingsEnable Dhcp Server Dhcp Lease TimeVPN Settings Page Encapsulation Protocol ESP, AH, or ESP+AH Tunnel 1 IKEPage Page Ipsec Proposal Settings IKE Proposal SettingsTunnel 1 Manual Key Page Encapsulation Protocol ESP, AH, or ESP+AH Remote ID XAuth Server ModePFS Group Preshared KeyIKE Proposal Settings Message Service SMS InboxCreate Message Refresh CancelReceiver InboxVirtual Servers List EnableVirtual Server Copy toApplication Rules Application RulesQoS Priority QoS EngineQOS Packet Filter Local IP PortsMAC Filtering Settings MAC Address FilterMAC Filtering Rules URL Filtering Rules URL FilterOutbound Filter Setting Outbound FilterOutbound Filter Rules List Intbound Filter Setting Inbound FilterInbound Filter Rules List Set Community SnmpRIP Setting RoutingRouting Rules Dtim Interval WMM Capable TX Rates Advanced WirelessAdvanced Network UpnpWAN Ping Admin AdministratorRemote Management Set the Time and Date ConfigurationTime Time ZoneSyslog Mail Settings System Firmware Username / E-mail Enter the Username for your Dynamic DNSSystem Check Schedules Device Information Logs Statistics Wireless Support What is WEP? Wireless SecurityNext to Security Mode, select Enable WEP Security Configure WEPWhat is WPA? Configure WPA-PSK Configure WPA Radius Using Windows Vista Connect to a Wireless NetworkConfigure Wireless Security Page Using Windows XP Configure WEP Page Configure WPA-PSK Page Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? Troubleshooting What can I do if I forgot my password? Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network Wpan Wireless Local Area Network WlanSmall Office and Home Office HomeCentralize your Router or Access Point Eliminate InterferenceSecurity Wireless Modes Check your IP address Networking BasicsStep Statically Assign an IP addressGSM Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE Technical SpecificationsDimensions L x W x H