Wireless Basics - D-Link AirPro DWL-6000AP Manual

The DWL-6000AP is compatible with most popular operating systems, including
Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be easily integrated into a large network.
This Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point with the D-Link
2.4GHz AirPlus or 5GHz AirPro Wireless Adapters into an existing network.
Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example
of an Infrastructure network using the DWL-6000AP.
Connections
MDI RJ-45 Ethernet Port
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Straight-Through cable is required when
connecting to a router or switch
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Cross-Over cable is required when connecting directly to an ethernet adapter on a
computer
Features & Benefits
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Supports Data Transfer Rates of up to 72 Mbps at 5GHz in Turbo mode
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Supports Data Transfer Rates of up to 22 Mbps at 2.4GHz with D-Link
AirPlus products
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Wireless Range of up to 900 feet*
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Fully 802.11a and 802.11b compatible
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Supports up to 256-bit WEP Encryption at 2.4GHz and up to 152-bit with
Enhanced Dynamic Keying at 5 GHz
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Less Interference with a total of Eleven Non-Overlapping Channels
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Utilizes Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Packet Binary
Convolutional Code (PBCC) at 2.4GHz
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Utilizes Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) at 5GHz
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Reset
Power Receptor
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Easy-to-use Web Based Configuration
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User Level Security
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3 Year Warranty (USA only)
*Architectural and environmental factors may adversely affect range.
LEDS
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-6000AP Wireless Access
Point has 5 Green LEDs as shown below:
LED
LED Activity
A steady light indicates
Power
a connection to a power source
A steady light indicates connection on the
10M Link/Act
Ethernet port, at 10Mbps; a blinking light
indicates activity
A steady light indicates a connection on the
100M Link/Act
Ethernet port, at 100Mbps; a blinking light
indicates activity
A blinking light indicates activity on the
11a WLAN
802.11a wireless network
A blinking light indicates activity on the
11b WLAN
802.11b wireless network

Wireless Basics

D-Link AirPro wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-
use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or
public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link
AirPro wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you
want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that
wireless networking delivers.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits
and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used
increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as
airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology
are helping people to work and communicate
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