Review- D-Link Wireless
D-LinkAir DI-711 Wireless Home DSL/Cable Router
D-LinkAir DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter
Review by EIVigIVIa
July 15, 2002
D-Link DI-711 Wireless Router Technical Specifications:
CPU | 32-bit ARM RISC |
Memory |
512KB Flash Memory 4MB SDRAM |
Supported Interfaces |
IEEE 802.3 (10
Base-T Ethernet) IEEE 802.3u (100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet) IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi Wireless LAN) IEEE/ANSI 802.3 NWay Auto-Negotiation |
Supported Protocols | TCP/IP NAT DHCP UPD PAP CHAP MSCHAP RIP1/RIP2 Routing PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) Virtual Server (Port Forwarding) |
VPN Pass Through | PPTP (Point to
Point Tunneling Protocol) L2TP IPSec |
Management | Web-Based |
Ports | 10/100-TX LAN 10 Base-T WAN RS-232 DB9 Serial |
Indicator LEDs | Power WAN LAN WLAN Status Link/Activity |
Wireless Frequency Band | 2.4-2.4835 GHz |
Wireless Spreading | DSSS (Digital Sequence Broad Spectrum) |
Number of Wiereless Channels | 11 |
Wireless Data Rate | 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps,
2 Mbps, and 1 Mbps Auto Fall-Back |
Wireless Security | 40-bit WEP Encryption |
Wireless Operating Range | Outdoor 100-300m
(300-900 ft) Indoor 50-100m (150-300 ft) |
Wireless Antenna System | Dual antenna diversity system (2dB gain) |
Input Power | DC 5 Volts, 2 Amperes |
Operating Temperature | 0C ~ 40C |
Storing Temperature | -20 ~ 70C |
Max Humidity | 95% non condensing |
Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class B |
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