User's Manual

4
Introduction
The D-Link Air DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802.11b high-performance
wireless Access Point. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers
connected to your wireless network.
The DWL-700AP is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the D-Link Air and
AirPlus family of products including the DWL-650 and DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus
Adapters, the DI-614+ Wireless Router, and the DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter.
The IEEE 802.11b Ethernet standard allows you to connect computers and 802.11b
compatible devices at speeds up to 11Mbps, dependent upon the distance between
wireless adapters, the configuration of your working environment, or the capabilities or
limitations of your computer systems.
After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in your
package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files
and printers, and enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
The DWL-700AP is compatible with most popular operating systems, including
Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network. This
Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point and the D-Link Wireless
Adapters into a network in Infrastructure mode. Please take a look at the Getting
Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using
the DWL-700AP.