Introduction, Overview | Compex Systems WL11A+ specs

Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1Introduction

Wireless networking is a convenient way of setting up a network both at home and in the office. The lack of physical infrastructure such as LAN cables increases the cost of implementing a network environment. However, with wireless networking, a networking structure can easily be implemented.

As a home user, you can enjoy the freedom to roam around your house and maintain connection to your network. Surfing the web, sending e-mail or downloading a program while in the garden, near your swimming pool or anywhere in your house has become a reality.

With the many benefits that a wireless network environment brings, many new offices are contemplating of expanding their network environment with wireless devices.

1.2Overview

The Compex WL11A+ is a simple 11Mbps wireless adapter and is compliant with the IEEE 802.11b industry standard. It offers the convenience of plug and play by simply connecting to a PCMCIA interface of your PC or notebook. With a built in external antenna connector slot, you can purchase a Compex external antenna (WA-HGA-5+) to connect to the Compex WL11A+ for a wider coverage area.

1.3Features and Benefits

Compex WL11A+ is designed to give you all the support features you need in a wireless network to establish connection with a wireless client. The list below identifies some of the features and benefits of WL11A+.

1.3.1IEEE 802.11b compliant

The Compex WL11A+ can interoperate with any other wireless devices that comply with IEEE802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS).

1.3.2Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps Data Rates

The Compex WL11A+ works at a maximum speed of 11Mbps on the wireless interface; and is backward compatible to support older wireless products with lower speeds of 1 or 2 Mbps.