D-Link DWL-G510 Product Manual - Page 6

Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-G510 is compatible with the following wireless products: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapters used with desktop computers D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-2000AP Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point D-Link AirPlusTM G DI-624 Wireless Router The DWL-G630 is also interoperable with other 802.11g and 802.11b standardscompliant devices. Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz 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 DWLG510 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. The DWL-G510 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with 802.11g devices at speeds up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range. 6