Operation Manual

(WPAN).
1)Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects
computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which
allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access
point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor
access point 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.
2)Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth
devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away.
Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than
WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for
personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers,
and other devices that operate on batteries.
Who uses wireless?
Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is
using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Home
• Gives everyone at home broadband access
• Surf the web, check email, instant message, and etc
• Gets rid of the cables around the house
• Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office
• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office
• Remotely access your office network from home
• Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers
• No need to dedicate office space
Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like
the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public
facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in
public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Using a Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to
Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries,
Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be
quite a task not knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup
steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.
Centralize your router or Access Point
Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your
network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as
possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have
a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.
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