D-Link DWL-520 Specification

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Doc.:Product SpecificationProduct Name: D-Link DWL-520Model: DWL-520Introduction: November 2001Description:The D-Link Air DWL-520 is an IEEE 802.11b, Wi-Fi compatible wireless PCIadapter. The DWL-520 provides an integrated PCI solution that will operate withinthe 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for wireless networks in thehome or office environment. Along with the advanced wireless technology that isincorporated into the DWL-520, wide range motherboard support is assured bycompliance to the latest PCI 2.2 standard interface. The DWL-520 is the solutionfor users and network administrators looking for the convenience offered by awireless connection.The D-Link DWL-520 can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Peer-to-Peer networkingwithout an access point) or Infrastructure mode (Peer-to-Peer networking using anaccess point). In Infrastructure mode, the DWL-520 can be connected to a wirelessresidential gateway with a broadband connection to enable wireless sharing of theHigh-speed Internet access.The DWL-520 can transmit data at rates of 11Mpbs, 5.5Mbps, 2Mps and 1 Mbps perchannel. With its detachable antenna using a reverse SMA connector, the DWL-520has an effective range of up to 230 feet for indoor use and up to 984 feet in anoutdoor environment. In addition, the DWL-520 supports 64/128-bit WEP (WiredEquivalent Privacy) Encryption for network security.Technical Specifications:Chipset• Intersil Prism 2.5Standards• IEEE 802.11b• Wi-Fi compatible• PCI power bus management interface specification – 1.0 compliant• ACPI 1.0 compliantLocal Bus Architecture• PCI 2.2 compliant

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