Introduction - D-Link AirPremier DWL-00AP Manual

Introduction

At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum
wireless signal rate of up to 08Mbps* in Super G mode), you can
work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the
DWL-00AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or
multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to
move across the network quickly.
The DWL-00AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different wireless
networking modes; access point, WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
with AP, or WDS mode.
Use less wiring, enjoy increased flexibility, save time and money with
PoE (Power over Ethernet). With PoE, the DWL-00AP shares power
and data over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of your network less
expensive and more convenient.
An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local
area network (WLAN) in offices or other workplaces, trade shows and
special events, the DWL-00AP provides data transfers at up to
08Mbps in Super G mode when used with other D-Link AirPremier
™
products. (The 80.g standard is backwards compatible with 80.b
devices.)
WPA is offered in two flavors: Enterprise (used for corporations) and
Personal (used for home users).
WPA-Personal and WPA-Personal is directed at home users who do
not have the server based equipment required for user authentication.
The method of authentication is similar to WEP because you define
a "Pre-Shared Key" on the wireless router/AP. Once the pre-shared
key is confirmed and satisfied on both the client and access point,
then access is granted. The encryption method used is referred to as
the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which offers per-packet
dynamic hashing. It also includes an integrity checking feature which
ensures that the packets were not tampered with during wireless
transmission. WPA-Personal is far superior to WPA-Personal,
because the encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES).
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual
data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data
throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range.
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