The DCF-660W will operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (networking without an Access Point) or in Infrastructure mode (networking using an Access Point). The DCF-660W will transmit data at 11, 5.5, 2, or 1Mbps. Also, the DCF-660W provides an Auto Fall-Back feature to automatically adjust the speed of the adapter depending on the distance from the Access Point. In an open environment, the DCF-660W with its built-in antenna has a range of up to 460 feet at 11Mbps and up to 1,311 feet at 1Mbps.