D-Link DWL-G630 manual Wireless Basics, Standards-Based Technology

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Wireless Basics (continued)

The DWL-G630 is compatible with the following wireless products:

￿D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G520 and DWL-G510 Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers

￿D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-2000AP Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point

￿D-Link AirPlusTM G DI-624 Wireless Router

￿The DWL-G630 is also interoperable with other 802.11g and 802.11b standards- compliant devices.

Standards-Based Technology

The DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards.

The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.

This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL- G630 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.

The DWL-G630 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with 802.11g devices at speeds up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range.

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Contents Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 Contents Package Contents Features IntroductionLEDs Wireless Basics People use Wlan technology for many different purposesWireless Basics Standards-Based TechnologyInstallation Considerations Wireless router D-Link AirPlus XtremeTM G DI-624 Getting StartedSetting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network Getting StartedSetting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network DWL-G630Using the Configuration Utility Select the Wireless Networks tabConfiguration Utility Link InfoConfiguration Encryption Site Survey Add, Connect and PropertiesSite Survey Add, Connect or Properties About Networking Basics Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Workgroup nameNetworking Basics Networking Basics Next Networking Basics Naming your Computer Right-click on My ComputerChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Computer nameAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Support tabNetwork Connections Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties Default GatewayAssigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 IP Address e.g Subnet MaskNetworking Basics Troubleshooting Go to Start My Computer PropertiesHardware Tab Click Device Manager Troubleshooting Why aren’t the Power and Link lights on? Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G630? Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Sensitivity for 802.11bFrequency Range Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page Important Note