Introduction - D-Link Air DWL-700AP Manual

Introduction

The versatile D-Link Air DWL-700AP Wireless Access Point is an 802.11b high-perfor-
mance wireless device that can be used in one of three modes: as an access point, a
repeater, or a wireless client. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of
computers connected to your wireless network.
The DWL-700AP is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the D-Link Air and
AirPlus family of products including the DWL-650 and DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus
Adapters, the DI-614+ Wireless Router, and the DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter.
After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in your
package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and
printers, and enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
The DWL-700AP is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh,
Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a larger network. This manual is designed
to help you connect the Access Point and the D-Link Wireless Adapters into a network
in Infrastructure mode. Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual
to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL-700AP.
The IEEE 802.11b Ethernet standard allows you to connect computers and 802.11b
compatible devices at speeds up to 11Mbps, dependent upon the distance between
wireless adapters, the configuration of your working environment, or the capabilities or
limitations of your computer systems.
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