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1.3 Standards-Based Technology 15
1.3 Standards-Based Technology
D-Link Wireless products utilize the 802.11b and the 802.11g
standards.
The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b stan-
dard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz
band.
802.11g offers the most advanced network security features avail-
able today, including: WPA , TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key
mode.
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to pro-
vide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity
within your home, business or public access wireless networks.
D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you
want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the
freedom that wireless networking brings.
A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a computer network
that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of
wires. WLANs 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.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired
network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop
systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:
MOBILITY - Productivity increases when people have access to
data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN.
Management decisions based on real-time information can signif-
icantly improve worker efficiency.
LOW IMPLEMENTATION COSTS - WLANs are easy to set up, man-
age, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change can
benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate
in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.