D-Link DWL-7100AP manual Wireless Basics, Standards-Based Technology

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Wireless Basics (continued)

Standards-Based Technology

The DWL-7100AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and draft 802.11g standard.

The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbps* within the 2.4GHz band. The 802.11a standard also increases the data rate up to 54Mbps, but within the 5GHz band. Both 802.11a and 802.11g utilize 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 DWL-7100AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA.

In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11a devices, the DWL-7100AP is backward compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, or a network with a mixture of 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b, the devices in that network will be compatible with the DWL-7100AP.

*“Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 80211g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.”

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Contents Link AirPremier AG Contents Package Contents Introduction LEDs FeaturesWireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Wireless BasicsInstallation Considerations IP Address Getting StartedGetting Started Home Wizard Using the Configuration MenuChannel Home WirelessApply Get IP From Home LANWlans Advanced ModeAdvanced Mode AP Repeater & AP Client Frequency The frequency will reflect the channel selection Advanced PerformanceUsing the Configuration Menu Network Advanced Filters Wireless Access SettingsEthernet to Wlan Access Wireless BandAdvanced Filters Wlan Partition Advanced Encryption Advanced Encryption WPA mode Passphrase Cipher TypeAdvanced Grouping Load Balance Select Enabled or DisabledAdvanced Dhcp Server Dynamic Pool Settings SubMask Advanced Dhcp Server Static Pool SettingsStatic Pool Settings Assigned IP Assigned MAC AddressBinding MAC address Assigned IP address Advanced Dhcp Server Current IP Mapping ListBinding MAC address Tools System Tools AdminTools Firmware Tools Cfg File Update FileLoad Settings to Local Hard Drive TimeoutStatus Stats Status Device InfoHelp Status Client InfoDiscovering Devices Using the AP ManagerIP Configuration Selecting DevicesDevice Configuration Device ConfigurationGeneral Using the AP Manager Device ConfigurationWirelessIEEE802.11a Device ConfigurationWireless Device ConfigurationSecurityIEEE802.11a & IEEE802.11g Device ConfigurationSecurityIEEE 802.11gWPA-EAP Device ConfigurationSecurityIEEE 802.11aWPA-EAPDevice ConfigurationSecurityWPA-PSK Device ConfigurationFilters Device ConfigurationAP Mode Device ConfigurationDHCP Configuration Files Firmware System SettingsSetup Wizard Setup Wizard IEEE802.11g Setup Wizard IEEE802.11a Click Finish DWL-7100AP setup is complete About RefreshNetworking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files Setup Wizard  Right-click on My Computer  Select Properties Naming your ComputerChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000  Double-click on Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Networking BasicsChecking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting  Go to Start  Right-click on Link DWL-A650 Why can’t I get a wireless connection? Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?Resetting the DWL-7100AP to Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Tech Support for customers within Canada Tech Support for customers within the United StatesWarranty Page Important Note Registration