Specifications

Wireless Basics (continued)

Standards-Based Technology

The DWL-2100AP Wireless 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

data rate up to 54 Mbps (108Mbps in Super G mode) within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing

OFDM technology.

This means that in most environments, within the specied range of this device, you

will be able to transfer large les 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-2100AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed

to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.

802.11g offers the most advanced network security features available today, including:

WPA , TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key mode.

The DWL-2100AP is compatible, in default mode, with the following wireless products:

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G

DWL-G650

Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme

G DWL-G520

Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers

The DWL-2100AP is also interoperable with other 802.11g and 802.11b

standards-compliant devices.

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