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2. Introduction
The D-Link
Air
Plus DWL-810+ Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge is a device that
can be implemented in a variety of ways to provide wireless access by
converting an Ethernet connection. For devices with a built-in Ethernet port,
the DWL-810+ provides a cost effective way to gain wireless connectivity,
virtually transforming wired devices into wireless units! Connect any
Ethernet-enabled device to an existing 802.11b wireless network using the
DWL-810+.
Typical applications include connecting a printer to a wireless network and
connecting Ethernet-enabled devices such as game consoles or set top
boxes to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Simply connect the DWL-
810+ to the Ethernet (RJ-45) port of a network device, such as a network
storage device, Internet camera, network printer, network scanner, or other
similar device. Using the DWL-810+ allows the flexibility of placing network
devices in remote locations while maintaining a high-speed connection.
You can use the convenient
Setup Wizard
for the easy installation of your
DWL-810+. Whether you are using it in Ad-Hoc mode or Infrastructure mode,
you can begin with the
Setup Wizard
. Please refer to the
Quick Installation
Guide
that is included with your purchase for instructions on how to use the
Setup Wizard
.
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 if you need to get acquainted with wireless technology.