D-Link WL-211F manual Wireless Basics

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Wireless Basics

Installation Flexibility

The D-Link Air DCF-660W offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective wireless solution for client access to the network in a wide variety of scenarios and applications:

1.Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation

2.In difficult-to-wire environments

Such as historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to deploy

3.In frequently changing environments

Retail, manufacturing and other workplaces that undergo frequent changes of worker locations

4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

At trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites that may require a temporary network; retailers, airlines or shipping companies that need additional workstations during peak periods; or auditors that may set up workgroups at customer sites

5. Access to databases for mobile workers

Hospital clinical staffs or retailers that may require access to their databases while maintaining mobility throughout a building or campus

6. For Small Office and Home Office users

Users who need an easy and quick installation of a small computer network

7.Secure communication

For those companies or organizations that require a measure of security to transmit information or communicate.

Other D-Link Air Wireless LAN products include:

2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (DWL-650)

2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers (DWL-520) 2.4GHz Wireless Access Points (DWL-1000AP)

2.4GHz Wireless Routers (DI-714 and DI-713P)

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Contents LinkAir DCF-660W Contents Package Contents Product Features IntroductionWireless Basics Link/PowerWireless Basics Installation Considerations Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Getting StartedSetting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network IP AddressUsing the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility StatusConfiguration Ad-hocLink Bit WEP Key Length Authentication Type Open, Shared or AutoSecurity Type Character or HexadecimalAbout Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Warranty TemperaturePhysical Dimensions Operating ChannelsContacting Technical Support Link Technical Support over the Telephone 800Link Technical Support over the Internet Limited Warranty and Registration What You Must Do For Warranty ServiceWhat Is Not Covered