Introduction - D-Link DWL-G680 Manual

DWL-G680 User's Manual

Introduction

D-Link's Air Premier® line of networking products combine powerful business class features
with a high-performance hardware platform specifically designed for corporate environments.
The Air Premier® line of networking products now adds wireless client adapters to its lineup
including the DWL-G680 High-Powered Wireless 108G Notebook Adapter.
Powered by D-Link 108G Technology, this High-Powered Notebook Adapter is capable of
delivering a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* when used with other D-Link
Wireless 108G devices. The DWL-G680 is also backward compatible with virtually all
802.11b/g networks and devices.
The high-powered output featured on the DWL-G680 offers extended wireless signal reception
while adhering to industry standards. Higher output power allows this client device to receive
and maintain strong signals from wireless routers and access points at further distances – this
translates into more useable, real-world throughput from virtually anywhere in your wireless
network.
The new business-class wireless LAN utility included with this device is capable of storing
multiple SSIDs per profile. What this means to the notebook user is a hassle-free and automatic
process when transitioning between or changing networks. Each time a user enters an area
under a different SSID, the notebook adapter will automatically connect to the respective SSID
to ensure a positive roaming experience. IT managers will also appreciate the Silent Installation
feature of the DWL-G680. With this feature, the drivers can be configured to automatically
install on the backend reducing the time needed to process and configure wireless network
settings.
For accessing secure networks, this Wireless Notebook Adapter supports both Personal and
Enterprise versions of WPA and WPA2. Now you can utilize EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and PEAP
for secure user authentication through an 802.1x RADIUS server. Data traversing the wireless
network is encrypted using either TKIP or AES.
The DWL-G680 can be used in peer-to-peer mode (ad-hoc) to directly connect to other
802.11b/g wirelessly enabled computers for direct file sharing, or in client mode (infrastructure)
to connect with wireless access points or routers.
In addition to Wi-Fi certification for 802.11b and 11g, the DWL-G680 is also certified by Microsoft's
WHQL, to ensure compatibly with Microsoft Windows® XP and 2000. These certifications
ensure both wireless compatibility, robust data encryption, and reliable performance. A perfect
complement for your Air Premier wireless network, this High-Powered Wireless 108G Notebook
Adapter is a convenient solution for providing superior wireless connectivity for your notebook
PC.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput
will vary. Network conditions and evironmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
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