Installation guide

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D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide 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 offi ce 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 fi xed infrastructure
have proven to be benefi cial for many users.
Wireless Basics
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.