D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP Manual page 9

Wireless Basics
The DWL-6000AP is compatible with the D-Link AirPro 802.11a family of
products, which include:
5GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers
(D-Link DWL-A650)
5GHz Wireless PCI Adapters used with desktop computers
(D-Link DWL-A520)
The DWL-6000AP is also compatible with the D-Link AirPlus 802.11b Wireless
Family of LAN products, which include:
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop
computers (D-Link DWL-650+)
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers
(D-Link DWL-520+)
Standards-Based Technology
The versatile DWL-6000AP Multimode Wireless Access Point integrates both
802.11a and 802.11b standards into a single unit.
The IEEE 802.11a standard designates that devices operate at an optimal
data rate of 54 Mbps (108Mbps in proprietary Turbo mode.) This means you
will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG
format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works
by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM
(Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by
splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then
transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM
reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions.
D-Link AirPro products will automatically sense the best possible connection
speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
Based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the DWL-6000AP is also
interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data
transfer speeds of up to 22Mbps (with D-Link AirPlus Family of Wireless
devices,) as well as standard 802.11b technology (with D-Link Air Family of
Wireless devices), with speeds of up to 11Mbps.
Supports 802.1x Authentication to prevent breeches in security. In
conjunction with EAP software, 802.1x Authentication verifies client identity
through a Radius Server to prevent unknown clients from accessing the
network.
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