What Is Wireless - D-Link DIR-860L User Manual

Appendix A - Wireless Basics
What.is.Wireless?
Wireless, or Wi-Fi technology is a way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio
frequencies to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office to your
network.
Why.D-Link.Wireless?
D-Link is the worldwide leader and an award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link
delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link offers all the products you need to build your network.
How.does.wireless.work?
Wireless works similarly to how cordless phones work, using radio signals to transmit data from one point to another. In order
to access a network wirelessl you must be within the wireless network range area. There are two different types of wireless
networks: Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless.Local.Area.Network.(WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has
a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth using radio signals. With an indoor access point
such as the DIR-860L, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach up to 30 miles to
serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor
venues.
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