Chapter 1: Introduction

The 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card

The 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card now has a new , higher-powered antenna that provides a greater range than ever. The increased sensitivity helps filter out interference and notice to keep your signal clear. Improved error correction in the chipset keeps you operating at higher transmission rates for longer distances. And since you only need one Type II or III PCMCIA slot, you’re free to use your other slots for additional accessories.

Plug-and-Play device, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP will automatically recognize the wireless LAN card and initiate the installation process. Upon successful installation, the wireless LAN card will communicate seamlessly with other wireless home and office networking products.

Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs. This wireless networking solution has been designed for both large and small businesses, and it is scalable so that you can easily add more users and new network features as your business grows.

This manual will assist you in the installing WLAN PC Card.

Feature

IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence high rate compatible.

High data rate 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps.

Auto Rate fallback

IPX, NetBEUI, TCP/IP protocols supported.

Wired Equivalent Privacy Algorithm (WEP) (64 bits/128 bits)

802.11Power save in infrastructure mode. Passive/Active scan. Long/Short preamble. RTS/CTS handshake.

Beacon and Probe response generation in an IBSS. Plug-N-Play and easy setup

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