User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Package Contents
- Installation
- Configuration
- Web-based Configuration Utility
- Setup Wizard
- Internet Setup
- Wireless Setup
- Network Settings
- DHCP Server Settings
- Port Forwarding
- QoS Engine
- QoS Engine
- Network Filter
- Firewall & DMZ
- Advanced Wireless
- Advanced Network
- IPv6 Routing
- Device Administration
- Save and Restore
- System Check
- Schedules
- Syslog
- Device Info
- Log
- Statistics
- Internet Sessions
- Wireless
- Help
- Web-based Configuration Utility
- Wireless Security
- Connect to a Wireless Network
- Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection
- (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)
- Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup
- Configuring the IP Address in Vista
- Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly
- Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK)
- Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network
- Troubleshooting
- Wireless Basics
- Networking Basics
- Technical Specifications
82D-Link RG-DLINK-WBR2320 User Manual
Appendix A - Wireless Basics
What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi
uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home
or ofce network.
Why D-Link Wireless?
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products.
D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your
network.
How does wireless work?
Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point
B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless
network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access
point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an
indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal
can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school
campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.