D-Link WMP-G04, Manual

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4
The W
MP
-G0
4
is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the
AirPlus
,
Air Plus XtremeG
and Air Pr
emier
family of products including the DWL-520, DWL-520+
and the
DWL-A
G
5
3
0 Wireless PCI Adapter, the DI-
62
4 Wireless Router/Access Point
and the
DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter. (When used with 802.11b devices,
the WMP-G04
will reach speeds at up to 11Mbps.)
It is an ideal way to connect one laptop computer to a Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide
(included in the package) you will have the ability to share information and resources,
such as files and printers, and take full advantage of a “connected” environment for
work or play!
The W
MP
-G
04
includes software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows
operating systems (Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98
(SE)
) and
can
be integrated into a larger network, running, in either
Peer-to-Peer
mode (without an
Access Point) or mode (with an Access Point.)
Please take a look at
our Getting Started section in this manual to see examples of typical network setups
using the W
MP
-G
04
in both Access Point and Peer-to-Peer modes.
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application
as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read through this manual and get
acquainted with wireless technology.
Access Point