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Introduction The D-Link AirPremier DWL-1000AP+ Wireless Access Point is an 802.1x high-performance wireless access point. With a second level of security that is not offered with other conventional 802.11 standards-compatible Access Points, the DWL-1000AP+ ensures a more secure wireless network than ever before. In addition to WEP encryption, the DWL-1000AP+ offers an Authentication capability when used with 802.1x compatible devices. This extra layer of protection will ensure a safer and more secure wireless network than has previously been available. Outstanding features of the DWL-1000AP+ include Backup AP Function, Load-Balancing, and Dynamic Channel Selection Function. Please see the Features and Benefits section in this manual for further details on these special features. Speed is another unique feature of the DWL-1000AP+. Unlike most access points, the DWL-1000AP+ is capable of data transfer speeds of up to 22 Mbps* (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter and DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter. After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in your package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and printers, and enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. The DWL-1000AP+ is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and in conjunction with a radius server, can be integrated into a large enterprise network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point and D-Link Adapters into a network in Infrastructure mode. Please take a look at the Getting Started section in this manual to see an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL-1000AP+. This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application as it relates to networking. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b 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. 4

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Introduction
The D-Link
Air
Premier DWL-1000AP+ Wireless Access Point is an
802.1x
high-performance wireless access point.
With a second level of security that is
not offered with other conventional 802.11 standards-compatible Access Points,
the DWL-1000AP+ ensures a more secure wireless network than ever before.
In addition to
WEP
encryption, the DWL-1000AP+ offers an
Authentication
capability when used with 802.1x compatible devices.
This extra layer of
protection will ensure a safer and more secure wireless network than has
previously been available.
Outstanding features of the DWL-1000AP+ include
Backup AP Function,
Load-Balancing, and Dynamic Channel Selection Function.
Please see
the
Features and Benefits
section in this manual for further details on these
special features.
Speed is another unique feature of the DWL-1000AP+. Unlike most access
points, the DWL-1000AP+ is capable of data transfer speeds of up to 22 Mbps*
(compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with
D-Link
Air
Plus products
such as the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter and DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus
Adapter.
After completing the steps outlined in the
Quick Installation Guide
(included in
your package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such
as files and printers, and enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
The DWL-1000AP+ is compatible with most popular operating systems, including
Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and in conjunction with a radius server, can be
integrated into a large enterprise network.
This Manual is designed to help you
connect the Access Point and D-Link Adapters into a network in Infrastructure
mode.
Please take a look at the
Getting Started
section in this manual to see
an example of an Infrastructure network using the DWL-1000AP+.
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its
application as it relates to networking.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b 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.