User's Manual

TWL-C11 TGC PROPRIETARY Rev. 1.0
User’s Manual 12/18/2000
Tellus Group Corporation
4F, No.15, Industry E. Rd. IX, SBIP, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
1 INTRODUCTION
Wireless LAN is local area networking without wires, which uses radio frequencies to transmit and receive data
between PC’s or other network devices without wires or cables. Wireless LAN configurations include independent
networks, suitable for small or temporary peer-to-peer configurations, and infrastructure networks, offering fully
distributed data connectivity via micro cells and roaming.
The TWL-C11 is designed to meet the mobility, performance, security, interoperability, management, and
reliability requirements of IEEE 802.11b high data rate standard. It is easy to install on various devices with
PCMCIA type II card slot. When installed, TWL-C11 can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b compatible
products to create a wireless network in your office or home.
1.1 Features
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Compliant with 11 Mbps 802.11b high-speed specification
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Data rate 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps automatic fallback under noisy environment
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Advanced Power Management for battery saving
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Build-in PCB patch diversity antennas
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Supports a wide range of OS (Win95/98/2000/NT, Linux)
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Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b compliant equipment
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Supports full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell
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Plug-and-play installation and easy client management with utility software
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Working range up to 300 m an open environment.
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Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access.
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Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure
wireless connection.
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Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling.
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Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PC’s
1.2 Applications
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Home networking for device sharing - Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer
and terminal emulation.
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Frequently changing environments - Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the
workplace and change location.
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SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users - SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small
computer network.
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Inter-building connection - The wireless building-to-building network installs quickly, requires no monthly
lease fees, and provides the flexibility to reconfigure easily.
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Hard-to-wire buildings - Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is
difficult to employ.
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Education (ex/ campuses)