D-Link Air DWL-900AP User Manual page 10

Wireless Basics (continued)
The Wireless Access Point features include:
• Data transfer rates of up to 11 Mbps in optimal conditions
• An effective range of up to 900 feet (300 meters) outdoors or 300 feet
(100 meters) indoors
• 10BaseT Ethernet port interface for bridging Wireless LAN to an
Ethernet LAN
• Seamless roaming for notebook computers, wireless PCs, and other
computers equipped with Wireless LAN
• Built-in diagnostics including a power-up self-check
• Dual antenna assembly with optional diversity
• Firmware can be upgraded easily in the field
• Data encryption (WEP 64 and WEP 128)
• SNMP support
• DHCP support (client)
• Optional Short RF preamble
• USB Configuration
Installation Considerations
Designed to go up to 300 feet (100 meters) indoors and up to 900 feet (300
meters) outdoors, D-Link Air DWL-900AP lets you access your network from
virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and
thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must
pass thru may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of
materials and background RF noise in your home or business. The key to
maximizing range is to follow these basic principles:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the access point and
your receiving device to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce
your D-Link Air Wireless product's range from 3-90 feet. For some
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