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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.