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Wireless Basics
The DI-824VUP is compatible with other
D-Link Air
Plus
Xtreme G
802.11g
products, which include
:
♦
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop
computers (DWL-G650)
♦
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers
(DWL-G520)
Installation Considerations
The D-Link
Air
Plus
Xtreme G+
DI-824VUP lets you access your network, using
a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however, that
the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the
wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise
in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow
these basic guidelines:
1.
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DI-824VUP and
your receiving device (e.g., the DWL-G650) to a minimum-each wall or
ceiling can reduce your D-Link
Air
Plus wireless product’s range from 3-90
feet (1-30 meters.) Position your receiving devices so that the number of
walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between routers and computers. A wall that is
1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet
(1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!
Try to make sure that devices are positioned so that the signal will travel
straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference - a solid metal door or aluminum
studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless
devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes
through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical
devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
Based on the IEEE
802.11g
standard, the DI-824VUP is interoperable with
existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of
up to 54Mbps (with the D-Link
Air
Plus
Xtreme G
family of wireless devices,) as
well as standard 802.11b technology ( the D-Link
Air
family of wireless devices),
with speeds of up to 11Mbps.
Standards-Based Technology
