Introduction - D-Link Air DWL-520 Manual

Introduction

The D-Link Air DWL-520 11Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter is an ideal way to
connect your computer to a wireless network or as part of a wired LAN (Local
Area Network) with a wireless segment. After completing the steps outlined
in the Quick Install Guide (included separately) you will have the ability to
share information and resources, such as files and printers, and take full
advantage of a "connected" environment for work and play!
This DWL-520 comes with drivers for the most popular operating systems
and can be integrated into a larger network, running Windows XP, Windows
2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98 in either Ad Hoc mode (without an
Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with an Access Point.) Yet the IEEE
802.11b standards compliance means this adapter gives you the flexibility to
connect it to any 802.11b network. The IEEE 802.11b Ethernet standard
allows you to connect computers a nd devices at speeds up to 11Mbps,
dependent upon the distance between wireless adapters.
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its
application as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read through this
manual and familiarize yourself with wireless technology. But you should
also give yourself some time to become familiar with your new wireless
network.
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