D-Link DWL-3200AP Manual page 8

Wireless Basics
DWL-3200AP User's Manual
Standards-Based Technology
The DWL-3200AP Managed Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g
standards.
The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the
maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to
108Mbps* in Super G mode) within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.
This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you
will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over
your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-
speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller
sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the
receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal
transmissions.
The D-Link DWL-3200AP will automatically sense the best possible connection
speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
802.11g offers WPA, the most advanced network security features available today.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
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