User Manual Part 1

Standards-Based Technology

The WMPL-G01 Wireless Mini PCI Card increases the data rate up to 54

Mbps 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 WMP-G01 will automatically

sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and

range possible.

The WMP-G01 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means

that if you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be

compatible with 802.11g devices at speeds up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range.

Also based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the WMP-G01 is interoperable with

existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of

up to 11Mbps.

Wireless Basics (continued)