4
Introduction
The D-Link
AirPro
DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE
802.11a compatible, high performance, wireless adapter that supports data
transfer speeds of up to 72 Mbps in
Turbo Mode.
It is an ideal way to connect your desktop computer to a Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Install
Guide (included in your package) you will have the ability to share
information and resources, such as files and printers, and take full
advantage of a “connected” environment for work or play! Please take a
look at our
Getting Started
section in this manual. You will see several
options for setting up a network using the DWL-A520.
The DWL-A520 comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft
Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network,
running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, in
either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with
an Access Point.)
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its
application as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read through this
manual and get acquainted with wireless technology.
