Introduction - D-Link DWL-AG660 Manual

Introduction

At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 108Mbps**
in SuperAG mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing
productivity. With the DWL-AG660, bandwidth-intensive applications like
graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to
move across the network quickly.
Inclusion of all three standards (802.11g; 802.11a; 802.11b) means that the
DWL-AG660 is versatile enough to allow connection to almost any 802.11
network at home, at work or at public hotspots like coffeehouses, airports and
hotel lobbies.
The DWL-AG660 has the newest, strongest and most advanced security
features available today. When used with other 802.11 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access) and 802.1X compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server,
the security features include:
WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based on
a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals. WPA uses
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key
every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over
a network.) This ensures much greater security than the standard WEP
security. (By contrast, the previous WEP encryption implementations
required the keys to be changed manually.)
802.1X: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the
authentication process, the Authentication Server* verifies the identity
of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients
would be denied access.
For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the
security for the DWL-AG660, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible
802.11 products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre
Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-AG660 will obtain a new security key every
time it connects to the 802.11 network. You only need to input your encryption
information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have to manually
input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security. With the DWL-AG660, you
will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing
the safety of your communication.
*Not all servers can provide Authentication
** Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g 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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