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WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet
Adapter User’s Guide
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the WebSTAR™ Model DPW941™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter! The WebSTAR DPW941
Wireless Ethernet Adapter is a compact easy-to-install and use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing the IEEE
802.11g standard for wireless local area network (LAN), the DPW941 is capable of up to 54 Mbps data
transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Octagonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies. The DPW941 is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.11b standard
allowing seamless interfacing of both wireless LAN (WLAN) standards.
The WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter also supports several wireless network configurations
including Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility and versatility on your existing or future wireless
network configurations. To provide efficient security to your wireless communication, the DPW941 comes with a
64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and wired fidelity (WiFi) Protected Access (WPA)
features. With these and many more outstanding features, the WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter is
sure to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing.
This guide provides procedures and recommendations for installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting
the DPW941 for Internet access and for high-speed wireless networking for your home or office. Refer to the
appropriate section in this guide for the specific information you need for your situation. Contact your Internet
service provider for further assistance.
Benefits and Features
The WebSTAR DPW941 Wireless Ethernet Adapter employs the DSSS and
OFDM technologies to transmit and receive signals through radio waves on the
2.4 GHz band. The DPW941 also offers the following additional benefits and
features:
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Facilitates a high-speed wireless Internet connection that energizes your
online experience and makes sharing files and photos with your family and
friends hassle free
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Reliable data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps
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Secure data transmission using WEP and WiFi WPA encryptions
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Operating distance of up to 130 ft (40 m) indoors and 1000 ft (310 m) outdoors
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Dual power mode (DC or USB powered)
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Equipped with a mounting hook for wall installation
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Supports Infrastructure and ad-hoc network types in Ethernet adapter mode
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Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP compatible
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Allows quick and easy access to wireless networks when traveling
