Introduction - D-Link AirPremier DWL-2200AP Manual

Introduction

At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wireless signal
rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode), you can work faster and more efficiently,
increasing productivity. With the DWL-2200AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like
graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move
across the network quickly.
The DWL-2200AP is capable of operating in one of 4 different modes to meet your
wireless networking needs. The DWL-2200AP can operate as an access point, or in
access point-to-access point bridging mode, or in access point-to-multipoint bridging
mode, or as a repeater.
Use less wiring, enjoy increased flexibility, save time and money with PoE (Power over
Ethernet). With PoE, the DWL-2200AP shares power and data over the CAT5e 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-2200AP provides
data transfers at up to 108Mbps in Super G mode when used with other D-Link AirPremier
products. (The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices.)
The DWL-2200AP has the newest, strongest and most advanced security features
available today. When used with other 802.11 WPA (Wi-Fi 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 ensures much
greater security than the standard WEP security. (By contrast, the previous
WEP encyption implementations required the kys to be changed manually.)
For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security
for the DWL-2200AP, 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-2200AP 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-2200AP, 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 lower actual data throughput rate.
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