Standards-Based Technology - D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual

Wireless Basics
DWL-7700AP User's Manual
Wireless Basics (continued)

Standards-based Technology

The DWL-7700AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 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* within the .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 (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) 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-7700AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure
the greatest speed and range possible.
The DWL-7700AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including
WPA and WPA.
In addition to its compatibility with 80.11g and 80.11a devices, the DWL-7700AP is compatible
with 80.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 80.11b network, or a network
with a mixture of 80.11g, 80.11a and 80.11b, the devices in that network will be compatible
with the DWL-7700AP.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 80.11a and 80.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower
actual data throughput rate.
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