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combine data connectivity and user mobility through simplified configuration,
enabling movable LANs.
Wireless LANs allow users to access shared information without looking for a place to
plug in. They also enable network managers to set up or augment networks without
installing or moving wires. Consequently, WLANs offer various excellences of
productivity, convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks as the
followings:
■
User friendly – WLAN systems enable LAN users accessing to real-time information
anywhere in their organization. This mobility supports productivity and
service opportunities that are not possibly offered by wired networks.
■ Easy installation –Fast and easy to install a WLAN system and the installation
process eliminates the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.
■ Cost down – While the initial money capital requirement of WLAN hardware
might be greater than those of wired LAN hardware, the overall
installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower.
WLANs offer the greatest Lang-term cost benefits when operating in
dynamic environments that require frequent moves, adds and
changes.
■ Easy configuration –Specific applications and installations can be met easily while
configuring WLANs in various topologies. Configurations also can
be altered easily and a small number of users can full infrastructure
networks of thousands of users in the range form peer-to-peer
networks that allow roaming over a broad area.
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Wireless LAN 11 Mbps User manual
4. Installation for Windows platform
The Wireless LAN can easily be installed and used, unlike wired LAN, no need of
bother to connect cables for keeping your computer to use network resources. This
section will assist you to install WLAN Adapter successfully. First, You will install
software (driver). Secondly, insert the Wireless LAN PC card, and finally you will set
the network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless
network that you wish to install.