User's Manual

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Chapter 1 About Wireless Module
The 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card is a standard PCMCIA adapter that fits into any standard
PCMCIA Type II slot in a notebook computer. Its 11Mbps data rate gives equivalent Ethernet
speed to access corporate network or the Internet in a wireless environment. In addition, a
detachable antenna version is specifically designed for system integrator application. When
installed, 11Mbps Wireless Module is able to communicate with any 802.11 and 802.11b
compliant products.
1-1 Features and Benefits
1. Fully IEEE 802.11b compatible.
2. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant
and secure wireless connection.
3. Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rate.
4. Working range up to 800 ft. in an open environment.
5. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s augments existing networks
quickly and easily.
6. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs.
7. Wireless connection without the cost of cabling.
8. Easy to install and user friendly, just Plug and Play.
9. Low power consumption.
10. Supports a variety of operating systems (Win98/ME/2000/XP)
11. Supports not only the 64-bits and 128-bits WEP encryption, but also the Wi-Fi protected
Access (WPA).
12. Provides Window-based Diagnostic Tools, most notably, Site Survey, Link Quality Test and
Access Point Browser.