D-Link DIR-600 User Manual

114D-Link DIR-600 User Manual
Appendix A - Wireless Basics
What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio
frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or oce network.
Why D-Link Wireless?
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link
delivers the performance you need at a price you can aord. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
How does wireless work?
Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. But
wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area
to be able to connect your computer. There are two dierent types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN),
and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
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.
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.

D-Link DIR-600 Specifications

Wireless Signal Rates

IEEE 802.11n 20MHz Channel	65/72.2 Mbps (max)
IEEE 802.11n 40MHz Channel	135/150 Mbps (max)
IEEE 802.11g	54 Mbps - 48 Mbps - 36 Mbps - 24 Mbps - 18 Mbps - 12 Mbps - 11 Mbps - 9 Mbps - 6 Mbps

Operating Environment

operating temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
storage temperature	-20 °C to 65 °C (-4 °F to 149 °F)
humidity range	10% to 95% (non-condensing)

Frequency Range

wireless frequency range	2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz (802.11g/n)

Weight and Dimensions

length	160 mm (6.3 inches)
width	120 mm (4.72 inches)
height	59 mm (2.32 inches)