Conceptronic Conceptronic Wireless 54Mbps USB Stick Adapter, C54U manual Standards Based Technology

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Furthermore, IEEE standardization mandates interoperability of all WLAN devices that conform to the 802.11g set of standards.

Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.

Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.

Reduced Cost-of-Ownership- While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.

Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area.

Standards - Based Technology

The IEEE 802.11g standard designates that devices operate at an optimal data rate of 54 Megabits per second. This means you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The C54U will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology.

Installation Considerations

Designed to go up to 900 feet (~300 meters), C54U lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere you want.

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Contents C54U Conceptronic Wireless 54Mbps USB Stick Adapter ManualContents Package Contents Introduction C54U has two LEDs Power and Activity Product FeaturesLEDs Wireless Basics Standards Based Technology Installation ConsiderationsPage Getting Started Home Internet Network with a Residential Gateway/Router To complete the installation, please follow these steps Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses Page An Ad Hoc Network To complete this installation, please follow these stepsAn Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing Page First Time Setup Insert the C54U CD-ROM into Your Computer Page Page Click Yes to install C54U Driver Page Programs/Conceptronic 54Mbps Wireless Utility/Uninstall UninstallingPage Click on the Hardware tab. then, click on Device Manager Click on Network adapters Page Connecting to a Network Configuration Page Page Advanced State shows the Radio Status on or OFF StatusOptions About Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP Creating a connection Left-click on Properties to bring up the screen below Select the Wireless Networks tab Page Page Troubleshooting Click Device Manager Page Page Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply Computer does not recognize the C54UPage Page Technical Specifications Current Consumption Media Access ControlPhysical Dimensions Temperature
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