User's Manual

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Introduction
The D-Link DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE
802.11a/b compatible, high performance, wireless adapter that supports
data transfer speeds of up to 108 Mbps in Turbo Mode.
It is an ideal way to connect your laptop computer to a Wireless Local
Area Network (WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick
Install Guide (included in your package) you will have the ability to share
information and resources, such as files and printers, and take full
advantage of a “connected” environment for work or play! Please take a
look at our Getting Started section in this manual. You will see several
options for setting up a network using the DWL-AB520.
The DWL-AB520 comes with software drivers for the most popular
Microsoft Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger
network, running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows
98SE, in either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure
mode (with an Access Point.)
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its
application as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read through
this manual and get acquainted with wireless technology.