Belkin F1UP0001 Overview, Features, Applications and Advantages, Difficult-to-wire environments

OVERVIEW

Features

This device complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11b- and 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps and 54Mbps. 802.11g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps and operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products.

•Integrated, easy-to-use Print Server Setup Wizard

•Wireless interface compliance with the IEEE 802.11g standard products

•Ethernet interface, for operation in virtually all Ethernet networks

•64- or 128-bit wireless encryption (WEP)

•Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes

•Data rate of up to 54Mbps

•Easy installation and use

•External antenna

•LEDs: Power, Ethernet link, Wireless, Status, and Error

Applications and Advantages

•Wireless printing around the home or office

Offers the freedom of printing from networked PCs without cables.

•Connection rates of up to 54Mbps (802.11g)

Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home and work, without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products.

•Compatibility with 802.11b products

802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other IEEE 802.11g products.

•Difficult-to-wire environments

Enables printer sharing in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install.

•Frequently changing environments

Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations.

•Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also

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