Introduction
Thank you for choosing an InstantWave 11Mbps wireless networking product. This guide gives comprehensive instructions on installing and using the InstantWave PCI and PC Cards, and also explains how to install and use the InstantWave utility program.
System Requirements
Hardware
A station must be an x86 compatible PC with a USB interface. The minimum system configuration is the same as that required to run MS Windows (Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP).
Software
The stations operate in conjunction with most of the MS Windows OS’s (Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP). The PC Card may also be installed in the Pocket PC 2000/2002 OS.
Terminology Used in this Guide
Ad Hoc Network
An Ad Hoc network is formed by a number of wireless stations (without an Access Point) communicating via radio waves. For the users, the shared resources on the wireless network appear exactly as they would on a regular wired network. The wireless operation of the network is totally transparent. Figure 1 depicts a typical Ad Hoc network scenario.
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