62D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual
Appendix B - Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on the latest industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed
wireless connectivity within your home, business, or public wireless networks. Strictly adhering to IEEE standards, the
D-Link wireless family of products allows you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You
will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals
instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and ofce environments, and public areas such
as airports, coffee shops, and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work
and communicate more efciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have
proven to be benecial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop
and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in
order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device
used to provide this link.
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