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Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is an easy way to connect your computers into a network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequencies to connect computers and peripherals (such as printers and game consoles) wherever they are located in your home or office. Why D-Link Wireless? A true designer and manufacturer, D-Link is an award-winning worldwide leader in networking products for home and business. D-Link has been at the forefront of Wi-Fi technology since it was first launched in 2000. D-Link delivers the networking performance you need at a price you can afford. How Does Wireless Work? Wireless networking works like your cordless phone: radio signals transmit data from point A to point B (and back). 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 and peripherals to a network (wireless routers have an access point built-in). The access point has a small antenna(s) attached to it, allowing it to transmit data back and forth via radio signals. Using an indoor wireless router/access point and a wireless PC adapter, the signal can travel up to 300 feet (see the illustration). With an outdoor access point, the signal can reach out up to 11 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants and other industrial facilities, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DIR-685 User Manual 125

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Append±x A - W±reless Bas±cs
What.is.Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is an easy way to connect your computers into a network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses
radio frequencies to connect computers and peripherals (such as printers and game consoles) wherever they are
located in your home or office.
Why.D-Link.Wireless
?
A true designer and manufacturer, D-Link is an award-winning worldwide leader in networking products for home
and business. D-Link has been at the forefront of Wi-Fi technology since it was first launched in 2000. D-Link delivers
the networking performance you need at a price you can afford.
How.Does.Wireless.Work?
Wireless networking works like your cordless phone: radio signals transmit data from point A to point B (and back).
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 and peripherals
to a network (wireless routers have an access point built-in). The access point has a small antenna(s) attached
to it, allowing it to transmit data back and forth via radio signals. Using an indoor wireless router/access point
and a wireless PC adapter, the signal can travel up to 300 feet (see the illustration). With an outdoor access
point, the signal can reach out up to 11 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants and other industrial
facilities, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses and many other outdoor venues.