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D-Link DSL-2740M User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The DSL-2740M Wireless N300 ADSL2+ Modem Router is a versatile, high-performance router for homes and small offices. With integrated ADSL2/2+
supporting up to 24 Mbps download speeds, firewall protection, Quality of Service (QoS), 802.11n wireless LAN, and 4 Ethernet switch ports, this
router provides all the functions that a home or small office needs to establish a secure and high-speed link to the outside world. The latest ADSL2/2+
standards provide Internet transmission of up to 24 Mbps downstream, 1 Mbps upstream.
Featuring 802.11n, the DSL-2740M reaches wireless speeds that are up to six times faster than 802.11g
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. Maximize wireless performance by connecting
it to computers equipped with wireless N interfaces and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home and in the office. Featuring a 2 x
2 MIMO antenna configuration, wireless devices can take advantage of expanded wireless coverage. Supporting 802.11g and 802.11b, existing
wireless devices can also connect to the network easily and quickly while enjoying significantly improved reception.
The DSL-2740M has a host of security features, meaning you can access the Internet without fear of your network being compromised. Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA) / Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) encryption secures wireless traffic across your network, preventing unauthorized access
and eavesdropping. Meanwhile, the NAT firewall protects your network from attacks and intrusions via the Internet. No matter whether you are
shopping online, doing your banking, or accessing your personal information, the DSL-2740M keeps your data and your network safe.
With a high-speed WAN connection, high-speed wireless LAN, and four Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch ports for your wired devices, the DSL-2740M
Wireless N300 ADSL2+ Modem Router provides all the functions that a home or small office needs to establish a secure and high-speed link to the
outside world, allowing you to enjoy fast file transfers, seamless web surfing, and smooth online gaming.
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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b 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. Environmental conditions will
adversely affect wireless signal range.
