8
DWL-8200AP User’s Manual
D-Link Systems, Inc.
Wireless Basics
Standards-based Technology
The
DWL-8200AP
Wireless Access Point utilizes the
802.11a
,
802.11b
and the
802.11g
standards.
The IEEE
802.11g
standard is an extension of the
802.11b
standard. It increases the
maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up
to 108Mbps* in Super G mode) 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
(
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.
The D-Link
DWL-8200AP
will automatically sense the best possible connection speed
to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
The
DWL-8200AP
offers the most advanced network security features available today,
including WPA and WPA2.
In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11a devices, the
DWL-8200AP
is compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b
network, or a network with a mixture of 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b, the devices in
that network will be compatible with the
DWL-8200AP
.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.
Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network
overhead lower actual data throughput rate.
