D-Link DWL-900AP Product Manual - Page 4

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2. Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance wireless access point. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network. Unlike most 802.11b access points, the DWL-900AP+ is capable of data transfer speeds of up to 22 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI 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-900AP+ is compatible with most popular operating systems, including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large network. This Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point and the D-Link AirPlus 2.4GHz Wireless 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-900AP+. This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application as it relates to networking. Please take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with wireless technology. Connections MDII RJ-45 Ethernet Port • Straight-Through cable is required when connecting to a router or switch • Cross-Over cable is required to connect to a computer Power Reset Button 4

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2.
Introduction
The D-Link
Air
Plus DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point is an enhanced
802.11b high-performance wireless access point.
It is an ideal way to
extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless
network.
Unlike most 802.11b access points, the DWL-900AP+ is capable of data
transfer speeds of up to 22 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when
used with other D-Link
Air
Plus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless
PCI 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-900AP+ is compatible with most popular operating systems,
including Macintosh, Linux and Windows, and can be integrated into a large
network.
This Manual is designed to help you connect the Access Point and
the D-Link
Air
Plus 2.4GHz Wireless 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-900AP+.
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its
application as it relates to networking.
Please take a moment to read
through this manual and get acquainted with wireless technology.
Connections
MDII RJ-45 Ethernet
Port
Straight-Through
cable is required
when connecting to a
router or switch
Cross-Over
cable is required to
connect to a computer
Reset Button
Power