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Features

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4 Different Operation modes -

Capable of operating in one of four different

operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point;

AP-to-AP Bridging; AP-to-Multipoint Bridging; or Repeater.

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Easy Installation with PoE (Power over Ethernet).

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Faster wireless networking

with the 802.11g standard to provide a maximum

wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to

108Mbps* in Super G mode).

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Compatible with the 802.11b standard

to provide a wireless data rate of up

to 11Mbps - that means you can migrate your system to the 802.11g standard

on your own schedule without sacrificing connectivity.

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Better security with WPA -

The DWL-2200AP can securely connect to

wireless clients on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing a

much higher level of security for your data and communications than has

previously been available.

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AP Manager Setup Wizard -

The new Setup Wizard makes network

configuration quick and simple.

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SNMP for Management -

The DWL-2200AP is not just fast but it also

supports SNMP v.3 for a better network management. Superior wireless AP

manager software is bundled with the DWL-2200AP for network configuration

and firmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-2200AP

easily with the Web-based configuration. A D-Link D-View module will be

downloadable for network administration and real-time network traffic

monitoring with D-Link D-View software.

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Utilizes

OFDM

technology (

O

rthogonal

F

requency

D

ivision

M

ultiplexing).

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Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range.

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Web-based interface

for managing and configuring.

*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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Wireless Basics

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.

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 public access

wireless networks. 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 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.

People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility

- Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location

within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time

information can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs

- WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and

relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of

implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be

impractical.

Installation and Network Expansion

- Installing a WLAN system can be fast and

easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless

technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or

office.

Inexpensive Solution

- Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as

conventional Ethernet network devices. The DWL-2200AP saves money by providing

multi-functionality, configurable in one of four different modes.

Scalability

- WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of

specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range

from Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure

networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number

of wireless devices deployed.

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Standards-Based Technology

The DWL-2200AP 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

(

O

rthogonal

F

requency

D

ivision

M

ultiplexing)

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-2200AP 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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Installation Considerations

The D-Link

Air

Premier DWL-2200AP lets you access your network, using a wireless

connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however,

that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the

wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending

on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or

business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices

or appliances that generate RF noise.

4

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-2200AP and other

network devices

to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-2200AP’s

range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or

ceilings is minimized.

1

Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick

(.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At

a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that

the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for

better reception.

2

Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum

studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and

computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or

open doorways and not other materials.

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Getting Started

On the following pages we will show you an example of an

Infrastructure Network

incorporating the DWL-2200AP.

An

Infrastructure

network contains an access point or a wireless router. The

Infrastructure Network

example shown on the following page contains the following

D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices):

A laptop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link

Air

Plus

Xtreme G

™

DWL-G650

A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link

Air

Plus

Xtreme G

™

DWL-G520

A cable modem -

D-Link DCM-201

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±

±

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An Ethernet router -

D-Link DI-604

A wireless access point -

D-Link

Air

Premier

™

DWL-2200AP

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