D-Link DI-514 [4/60] Introduction

2. Introduction

The D-Link Air DI-514 Wireless Router is an 802.11b wireless router with the

added benefits of myriad robust firewall features. It is ideal for those creating

their first wireless network, as well as for more advanced users looking for

additional management settings and policy-based content filtering. Filters

can be set based on MAC address, IP address, URL and/or Domain Name.

A simple, yet intelligent, web-based setup wizard makes the DI-514 easy for

any user to quickly and securely connect computers to share a high-speed

Internet connection, files, resources, games or just to communicate. An

integrated 4-port switch allows direct connection of up to four computers.

Several wireless clients can also securely connect to the network using 64 or

128-bit WEP encryption.

Additional advanced features include pass-through of multiple concurrent

IPSec and PPTP VPN sessions for telecommuters or for anyone who needs

to transmit sensitive information more securely.

The D-Link Air DI-514 is the ideal networking solution for small offices, home

offices, schools, coffee shops and other small businesses that cater to the

public.

This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its

application as it relates to networking. Please take a moment to read through

this manual if you need to get acquainted with wireless technology.