Introduction - D-Link DWL-7200AP Manual

Introduction

At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 108Mbps* in Super
AG Mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the
DWL-7200AP, 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 (802.11g; 802.11a; 802.11b) means that the DWL-7200AP
is versatile enough to allow connection to almost any 802.11 network or device.
The DWL-7200AP is capable of operating in one of 5 different modes to meet your
wireless networking needs. The DWL-7200AP can operate as an access point, or in
access point-to-access point bridging mode, or in access point-to-multipoint bridging
mode, or in AP client mode, or as a repeater.
Use less wiring, enjoy increased flexibility, save time and money with PoE (Power over
Ethernet). With PoE, the DWL-7200AP 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-
7200AP provides data transfers at up to 108Mbps in Super AG Mode when used with
other D-Link AirPremier
with 802.11b devices.)
The DWL-7200AP 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
encryption implementations 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-7200AP, 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-7200AP 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-7200AP, 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 802.11a and 80211.g specfications. 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.
AG products. (The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible
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