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D-Link DHP-W313AV User Manual
Section 4 - Troubleshooting
What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect
wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office.
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How does wireless work?
Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. But wireless technology has
restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There
are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an DHP-W312AV (AP) connects computers to the network. The DHP-W312AV has a small antenna
attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor DHP-W312AV as seen in the picture, the signal can
travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor DHP-W312AV the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial
locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues.
