Description
The DWL-120 is a high-performance Wireless USB Netwo r k Adapter. It Delivers 11Mbps (Megabits per second), making the DWL-120 the fastest Wireless Network Adapter on the market today. The USB interface makes the DWL-120 easy to install and use. The DWL-120 wireless adapter allows you to share hard disk drives, DVD/CD - ROM drives, Zip drives, printers and provides shared access to an analog, Cable, or DSL modem for Internet access.
Based on the IEEE 802.11b standards insures interoperability in multi-vendor environments. Designed for desktop PCs and Laptops with USB support. The network adapter is fully mobile and seamlessly roams from access point to access point. The D-Link DWL-120 will connect point to point (Ad Hoc) or it can use an access point (Infrastructure Mode) to extend the reach of its communications capability. In addition the DWL-120 uses a 40-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption for a secure network connection. The DWL-120 includes an internal non-detachable diversity patch antenna and one built-in green LED indicator for power, network link and activity.
The wireless adapter will operate in 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for wireless networks in the home or office environment. The DWL-120 is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000 and other popular operating systems.
General features
Standards
IEEE 802.11b
Adapter Type
USB 1.1
Transport Protocols
- TCP/IP
- IPX/SPX
- NetBEUI
TCP/IP Protocols
- BOOTP
- SNMP
- Telnet
- DHCP
- FTP
System Requirements
IBM compatible notebook with a Pentium 100 or faster processor
Supported OS
- Windows 98
- Windows ME
- Windows 2000 (expected Q1 2001)
Data Rate: Mbps/channel
- 11: CCK
- 5.5: CCK
- 2: DQPSK
- 1: DBSK
Data Security
40 bit WEP Encryption
Key Management
Automatic Dynamic Key Allocation (ADKA) through public key
Range
- Indoors: per cell approximately 35 to 100 meters
- Outdoors: per cell approximately 100 to 300 meters
Diagnostic LED
- Power
- Link
Certificates
Order info
Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card
DWL-650 Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card 11 Mbps