D-Link DWL-650H Wireless Air PC Card NIC
D-Link DWL-650H Wireless Air PC Card NIC
Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
Product Type: CE
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Product Description
The D-Link DWL-650 is an IEEE 802.11b compliant PC Card Type-II 11Mbps wireless LAN adapter. The DWL-650 will operate in 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for wireless networks in the home or office environment. It is designed to operate in 3.3V or 5.0V DC slots. In addition, the DWL-650 uses a 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption for a secure network connection. The D-Link DWL-650 can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Peer-to-Peer networking without access point) or Infrastructure mode (Peer-to-Peer networking using an access point). In Infrastructure mode, the DWL-650 can be connected to a broadband residential gateway or a DSL/Cable modem for high-speed wireless Internet access on the existing network. The DWL-650 can transmit data at 11, 5.5, 2 or 1 Mbps per channel. The DWL-650 transmit rate values can be manually selected for Auto Select 1 or 2 Mbps, Fixed 1 Mbps, Fixed 11 Mbps, Fixed 2 Mbps, Fixed 5.5 Mbps and Fully Auto. The DWL-650 has full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell as well as across access points.
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The D-LinkAir DWL-650H is a high-performance, 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11b-compliant PC card for laptop computer users who want to connect to a wireless network within a home or corporate environment.
The DWL-650H transmits data at speeds up to 11 Mbps, but dynamically scales to 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, or 1 Mbps to ensure wireless network connectivity. The D-LinkAir DWL-650H features Multi-Channel Frequency Optimization technology that delivers consistently stronger wireless signal strength than standard wireless PC cards, and is especially useful for indoor environments with significant radio frequency interference. As the wireless signal strength increases, data transmission rates increase. The variation utility within its advanced network management software enables users to adjust power level settings to maximize laptop battery life. The DWL-650H provides users with the ability to transmit and receive mission-critical data even in busy environments where severe interference may be present. Unlike standard wireless PC cards, connection is more consistent and dropouts and signal hangs are significantly diminished with the DWL-650H.
With its strong transmit power signal, rated as high as 20 dBm, users will be able to roam seamlessly throughout a 802.11b wireless network. The DWL-650H's advanced network management software allows users to quickly connect to a wireless network and monitor the status of their signal strength.
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