D-Link DWL-2700AP manual Wireless Basics, Standards-based Technology

DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Wireless Basics

Wireless Basics (continued)

Standards-based Technology

The DWL-2700APWireless Access Point 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 maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* 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-2700APwill automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.

The DWL-2700APoffers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA2.

In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g devices, the DWL-2700APis 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 and 802.11b, the devices in that network will be compatible with the DWL-2700AP.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g 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. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range.

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