User Manual

802.11b Wireless LAN PC Card
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction .........................................................................................1
Connect the 802.11b Wireless LAN PC Card to Your Notebook PC...2
Installation Steps..............................................................................2
1. Driver and Utility Installation..................................................2
2. Hardware installation...............................................................8
Configure the Configuration Utility...................................................12
STATUS.........................................................................................12
CONFIGURATION.......................................................................13
SECURITY....................................................................................15
SITE SURVEY..............................................................................16
PROFILE.......................................................................................17
STATISTICS..................................................................................18
ABOUT .........................................................................................19
802.11b Wireless LAN PC Card
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Introduction
The 802.11b Wireless LAN PC Card helps you create a wireless
network for sharing your broadband cable or DLS Internet access
among multiple PCs in and around your home or office. It is designed
for notebook computers running Microsoft Windows 98SE,
Millennium, 2000 and XP. It is a 32-bit CardBus Card compatible
and works in any available CardBus slot. Its auto-sensing capability
allows packet transfer in 11Mbps for maximum throughput, or speed
reduction to the lower 1Mbps speed for distance or working in a
noisy environment.
Features
 11 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate
 Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b(DSSS) 2.4GHz-compliant
Equipment
 Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup
 Utilizes Realtek RTL8180 and Philips RF plus PA
 Advanced Power Management Features Conserve Valuable
Notebook PC Battery Life, on the sleep mode for lowest power
consumption
 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Compatible to Prevent Lost
Connections
 Rugged Metal Design with Integrated Antenna
 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64/128-bit data encryption
 Driver Supports Windows 98SE, Millennium, 2000 and XP