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Wireless Basics
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Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use
and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or
public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products allow you to access the
data you want, when and where you want. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that
wireless networking brings.
A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives
data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home
and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and
universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work
and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling
and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless
adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as
Ethernet adapter cards.
People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:
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Mobility
Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the
operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time
information can significantly improve worker efficiency.
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Low Implementation Costs
WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently
change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in
locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.
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Installation and Network Expansion