Wireless Network Kit

The corporate segment was the first to introduce and use wireless networks as they made network setups a lot easier. Soon after that wireless networks begun to appear in private homes and public places and institutions, making the wireless technology the fastest growing in the whole networking area. There are several wireless standards adopted, and each of them appeared as a development of the previous specifications: 802.11b, 802.11a and the latest 802.11g. Plans include the finalization of the 802.11n specifications that will allow users greater range and faster wireless connections. The latest standard, 802.11b operates in a 2.4 GHz frequency and it can reach speeds of up to 54 Mbs.

If you want to connect two computers through a wireless connection, all you need are two wireless network adapters. However, if you have several computers that you want to link together to the Internet, you will also need to connect a wireless network router. Best speeds and compatibilities are achieved by having all he wireless equipment from the same manufacturer and sharing the same specifications. That is why it is recommended to use wireless network kit if you want to set up a connection in your home also with the help of wireless network software. Linksys is one of the most known networking equipment manufacturer in the world and it is a division of the Cisco Group, the world leader in network connectivity. Other known brands for their networking equipment are D-Link, Cisco, Actiontec or 3COM. You can build your own wireless network in your home by buying a D-Link wireless network kit that includes that DWL-520+ PCI adapter, the DWL-650+ Cardbus Adapter, the DWL-810 Ethernet to Wireless Bridge and the DWL-900AP+ Access Point. Most modern laptops include wireless capabilities, but if you have an older model you can successfully use the DWL-650+ Cardbus Adapter to connect it to an existing wireless network.

Compared to laptops and notebooks, standalone computers do not have wireless capabilities by themselves and you will need to purchase a wireless PCI network card and the DWL-520+ PCI Adapter is one of the fastest and most stable cards on the market. By combining several such wireless network adapters with the DWL-900AP+ Access Point you can install and configure your very own wireless network in no time. The that DWL-520+ PCI adapter can be installed in any free PCI slot in your computer and once installed, it sends and receives data at speeds of up to 22Mbs. It comes together with the necessary software support to install it, configure and secure it in just a few steps. The DWL-900AP+ Access Point represents the base on your wireless network and it has both switch/router and access point capabilities. If you need an external network card that allows you to transform a classic wired network into a wireless one, the DWL-810 Ethernet to Wireless Bridge is the perfect solution for you. You can connect in this way all sorts of devices that useRJ-45 cables (wired switches or even your XBox). When connected to the PC, the DWL-810 Ethernet to Wireless Bridge can be configured through a HTML page, allowing you to set its IP address and to secure your wireless connection.

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