ZyXEL N220 User Guide - Page 17
Getting Started, 1.1 Overview, 1.1.1 What You Need to Know - wireless adapter
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL N220 wireless N-lite USB adapter brings you a better Internet experience over existing 802.11 networks. With data rates of up to 150 Mbps, you can enjoy a breathtaking high-speed connection at home or in the office. It is an excellent solution for daily activities such as file transfers, music downloading, video streaming and online gaming. This section includes: • About Your N220 on page 18 • Application Overview on page 19 • Hardware and Utility Installation on page 20 • Configuration Methods on page 21 1.1.1 What You Need to Know The following terms and concepts may help as you read through this section, and subsequently as you read through the rest of the User's Guide. Access Point An Access Point (AP) is a network device that acts as a bridge between a wired and a wireless network. Outside of the home or office, APs can most often be found in coffee shops, bookstores and other businesses that offer wireless Internet connectivity to their customers. Infrastructure An infrastructure network is one that seamlessly combines both wireless and wired components. One or more APs often serve as the bridge between wireless and wired LANs. N220 User's Guide 17