D-Link DWR-118 User Manual

69D-Link DWR-118 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 similarly to how cordless phones work, through radio signals that 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 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, university and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other
outdoor venues.

D-Link DWR-118 Specifications

General

VPN support	L2TP/PPTP/IPSEC
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	433 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
USB version	2.0
Rack mounting	No
Bandwidth (first)	2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)	5 GHz
Product color	Black
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95 %
Certification	RoHS, CE
Antenna gain level (max)	5 dBi
Package depth	274 mm
Package width	208 mm
Package height	66 mm
Package weight	706 g
Pallet width	1100 mm
Pallet length	1200 mm
Pallet height (air)	1975 mm
Pallet gross weight (air)	418480 g
Quantity per pallet (air)	480 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case width	290 mm
Shipping (inner) case height	230 mm
Shipping (inner) case length	360 mm
Shipping (inner) case weight	4130 g
Shipping (inner) case net weight	3530 g
Number of cartons per pallet (air)	96 pc(s)
Quantity per shipping (inner) case	5 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	113.5 mm
Width	148.5 mm
Height	25 mm
Weight	194.3 g