D-Link DIR-280 - Tips for Wireless Networks

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Appendix A - Wireless Basics
Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or ofce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming
so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public
places is usually called a“hotspot”.
Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations
like airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.
Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start.
That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.
Centralize your Router or Access Point
Make sure you place the router/access point in a central location within your network to ensure the signal gets dispersed throughout
your house and achieves optimal performance (i.e. select an environment where there are no obstructions to block the RF signal or(i.e. select an environment where there are no obstructions to block the RF signal or
other equipment that could interfere with the router/access point). If you have a two-story house or larger, you may need a wirelessIf you have a two-story house or larger, you may need a wireless
repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.
D-Link manufactures two types of repeaters that users can select from:
Universal Repeater: This acts as an AP and a wireless station at the same time. It can support all types of APs and wireless
stations as long as they are on the same wireless channel.
AP Repeater (AP with Wireless Distribution System): This only repeats the same model, or a limited number of models
using the same proprietary protocols.
D-Link recommends choosing a universal repeater to boost the signal and extend the router/access point range.
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