D-Link DI-824VUP manual Wireless Basics

LEDS

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DI-824VUPhas the following LEDs as described below:

LED	LED Activity
Power	A steady light indicates
	a connection to a power source
WAN	A solid light indicates connection on the
	WAN port. This LED blinks during data
	transmission
Status	Flashes once per second to indicate the
	unit is working properly
COM	A steady light indicates a connection to a back-
	up dial-up modem.
USB	A steady light indicates a connection to a USB
	printer.
LPT	A steady light indicates a connection to a
	parallel printer port
	A blinking light indicates that the wireless
WLAN	segment is ready. This LED blinks during
	wireless data transmission.
LOCAL	A solid light indicates a connection to an
NETWORK	Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This
(Ports 1-4)	LED blinks during data transmission.

Wireless Basics

D-Link AirPlus 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 AirPlus 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.

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