Introduction, Features, Package Contents

Instant WirelessTM Series

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Instant WirelessTM USB Network Adapter

Put the “mobile” back into mobile computing with the Linksys Instant Wireless™ USB Network Adapter! The Linksys Instant Wireless™ USB Network Adapter operates in the ISM band, using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmission to implement the 802.11b standard. Users can now move easily between Access Points without the hassle of reconfiguring their connection.

The Instant Wireless™ USB Network Adapter also gives you the freedom to work your way, from where you want, letting you take full advantage of your PC and providing you with access to all your networked resources from beyond your desktop, and a high-powered built-in antenna with LEDs indicates power and linkage. Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP, the Instant Wireless™ USB Network Adapter from Linksys is a true necessity for all your wireless PC applications.

Features

•Up to 11 Mbps High-Speed Data Transfer Rate

•Integrated Equalizer Recovers Weak Signals and Enhances Sensitivity

•Movable External Antenna Improves Signal Quality

•USB Port Powers Your Adapter—No Power Supply Needed!

•Compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP

•User-Friendly Setup Software Provides Hassle-Free Configuration

•Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup

•Works with All Standard Internet Applications

•Interoperable with 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment

•Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption

•Free Software Driver Upgrades

•Toll-Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for U.S. Only

•1-Year Limited Warranty

Wireless USB Network Adapter

Package Contents

Figure 1-1

•One Wireless USB Network Adapter

•One USB Cable

•One Wall Mount

•One Setup CD-ROM with User Guide

•One Quick Installation

•One Registration Card

System Requirements

•Pentium-Class 200MHz or Faster Processor

•64MB RAM Recommended

•Available USB Port

•CD-ROM Drive

•Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP