Introduction - D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual

DWL-7700AP User's Manual

Introduction

At up to fifteen times the speed* of previous wireless devices you can work faster and more
efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-7700AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like
graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the
network quickly.
Inclusion of all three standards (80.11a; 80.11b; 80.11g) means that the DWL-7700AP
is versatile enough to allow connection to almost any 80.11 network or device.
The DWL-7700AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless
networking needs. The DWL-7700AP can operate as an access point, or in WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) with AP, or in WDS mode.
Use less wiring, enjoy increased flexibility, save time and money with PoE (Power over Ethernet).
With PoE, the DWL-7700AP shares power and data over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of
your network less expensive and more convenient.
An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in offices
or other workplaces, trade shows and special events, the DWL-7700AP provides data transfers
at up to 54Mbps* when used with other D-Link Air Premier
80.11g standard is backwards compatible with 80.11b devices).
WPA is offered in two flavors: Enterprise (used for corporations), and Personal (used for home
users).
WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal is directed at home users who do not have the server based
equipment required for user authentication. The method of authentication is similar to WEP because
you define a "Pre-Shared Key" on the wireless router/AP. Once the pre-shared key is confirmed
and satisfied on both the client and access point, then access is granted. The encryption method
used is referred to as the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which offers per-packet dynamic
hashing. It also includes an integrity checking feature which ensures that the packets were not
tampered with during wireless transmission. WPA2-Personal is far superior to WPA-Personal,
because the encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 80.11a and 80.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower
actual data throughput rate.
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