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74D-Link COVR-C1203 User ManualAppendix A - Wireless BasicsD-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wirelessconnectivity within your home, business, or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Linkwireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able toenjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signalsinstead 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 to utilize WLAN technology are helping people work, and communicate moreefficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for manyusers.Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktopsystems 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 touse servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless router is a device used to providethis link.Wireless Basics