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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience
will be faster and easier than ever.
Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network. This
adapter communicates over the 54Mbps 802.11g wireless standard, which is almost five times faster than
802.11b. But since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, the Adapter can also communicate with the widely
used 11Mbps 802.11b standard.
PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the
same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. For more information
about wireless networks, refer to Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network.
The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step.
Then just slide it into your computer's PC Card slot and enjoy your wireless network. Future changes to your
network settings can be made with the Wireless Network Monitor, explained in Chapter 6.
Further information about the Adapter’s functions can be found in Appendix A: Troubleshooting. If you’re
concerned about wireless security, Appendix B shows you how to keep your network secure. Further appendices
provide more information about the Adapter and networking in general to help you get the most out of the
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.
802.11b: a wireless networking standard that
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps
and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
adapter: a device that adds network functionality
to your PC.
network: a series of computers or devices
connected for the purpose of data sharing,
storage, and/or transmission between users.
802.11g a wireless networking standard that
specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps
and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.