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The DWL-7200AP offers the most advanced network security features available today,
including WPA.
In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11a devices, the DWL-7200AP
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-7200AP.
Wireless Basics
(continued)
Standards-Based Technology
The DWL-7200AP 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
data rate up to 54Mbps (108Mbps in Super AG 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-7200AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed
to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
The DWL-7200AP is compatible, in default mode, with the following wireless products
:
Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers
D-Link
Air
Premier
TM
AG DWL-AG530
Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers
The DWL-7200AP is also interoperable with other 802.11a, 802.11g and
802.11b standards-compliant devices.
D-Link
Air
Premier
TM
AG DWL-AG660
