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The DWL-AB650 is also compatible with 802.11b wireless products, which
include
:
2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers
(
D-Link
Air
DWL-650,
D-Link Air
Plus
DWL-650+
)
2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers
(
D-Link
Air
DWL-520,
D-Link Air
Plus
DWL-520+
)
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point
(
D-Link Air
Plus
DWL-900AP+
)
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router
(
D-Link Air
Plus
DI-614+
)
Standards-Based Technology
The versatile DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter integrates both
802.11a and 802.11b standards into a single unit.
The IEEE
802.11a
standard designates that devices may operate at an optimal
data rate of 54 Mbps (108 Mbps in proprietary
Turbo
mode.) 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
(
O
rthogonal
F
requency
D
ivision
M
ultiplexing) 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. D-Link
AirPro
802.11a products will
automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest
speed and range possible.
Also based on the IEEE
802.11b
standard, the DWL-AB520 is interoperable
with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds
of up to 11Mbps.
Wireless Basics
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