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System Settings

System

Click on to apply settings and

restart.

Click on Restore to reset to factory

default settings.

System Restart:

Restore to Factory

Default Settings:

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Appendix A - 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 public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard,

the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want

it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals

instead of wires. Wireless LANs 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 infrastructures have proven

to be beneficial for many users.

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 Router is a device

used to provide this link.

Wireless Basics

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What is Wireless?

Wireless or WiFi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. WiFi uses

radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office

network.

Why D-Link Wireless

?

D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products.

D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your

network.

How does wireless work?

Wireless works similar to how cordless phones work, through radio signals that transmit data from point A to point B.

But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network

range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area

Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access

point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an

indoor access point, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to

30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports,

golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.

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Who uses wireless?

Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home,

office, or business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.

Home

• Gives everyone at home broadband access

• Surf the web, check email, instant message, and etc

• Gets rid of the cables around the house

• Simple and easy to use

Small Office and Home Office

• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office

• Remotely access your office network from home

• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers

• No need to dedicate office space

Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere, not just at home or the office. People like the freedom of mobility and

it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. A wireless

connection in a public place is usually called a “hotspot”.