Wireless Basics - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2000AP Manual

Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use
and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business
or wherever a wireless network is available. D-Link wireless products will allow
you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able
to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that
transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs 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 more efficiently.
Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure
have proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network.
Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same
protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices
to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an
Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point
is a device that can be used to provide this link.
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