Introduction - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP User Manual

Introduction

At up to fifteen times the maximum wireless signal rate of previous wireless devices (up
to 108Mbps* in Super G mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing
productivity. With the DWL-2100AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or
multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the
network quickly.
The DWL-2100AP is capable of operating in one of 5 different modes to meet your
wireless networking needs.The DWL-2100AP can operate as an access point, in access
point-to-access point bridging mode, access point-to-multi-access point bridging mode,
repeater, or wireless client mode.
The DWL-2100AP is an ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local
area network (WLAN) in offices or other workplaces, trade shows and special events.
Unlike most access points, the DWL-2100AP provides data transfers at up to 108 Mbps in
Super G mode when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ products.The 802.11g
standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices.
The DWL-2100AP has the newest, strongest, most advanced security features available
today.When used with other 802.11g WPA (WiFi Protected Access) compatible products
in a network with a RADIUS server, the security features include:
WPA:
Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based on a
secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals. WPA uses TKIP
(Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key every 10,000
packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.)
This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security. (By
contrast, the previous WEP encryption implementation required the keys
to be changed manually.)
For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security
for the DWL-2100AP, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible 802.11 products,
will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA,
the DWL-2100AP will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11
network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration
menu. No longer will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure
security. With the DWL-2100AP, you will automatically receive a new key every time you
connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput
will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, bulilding materials
and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughout rate."
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