D-Link DWL-AB520 [6/39] Wireless basics

LEDS

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-AB520 has the following

LEDs as shown below:

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LED Activity

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-

to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home,

business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE

standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow 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 office environments, and

public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways

Wireless Basics

A steady light indicates a connection to a power source

A blinking light indicates network activity

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more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other

fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial 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.

to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate