1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the RangeLAN2 792x Ethernet Adapter, a member of the RangeLAN2 family. As with all members of the RangeLAN2 family, the Ethernet Adapter is a long range, high performance LAN product that allows Ethernet- ready devices to communicate wirelessly with networked com- puters.

The RangeLAN2 792x Ethernet Adapter was designed to be a “plug and play” product. External rotary switches allow you to configure your Ethernet Adapter manually. In many cases, you will not even need to run any software to configure it. However, if you need to change the software parameters, you will find the configuration tool easy to use. In no time, you will have a wireless connection to your network’s application software, printing, e-mail, and other network services!

This wireless adapter allows for easy expandability of your wireless network, increasing range and facilitating mobility applications. It operates at the Data Link level (layer 2) of the OSI model providing an Ethernet-ready device with protocol- independent access into an existing RangeLAN2 network.

Proxim is the leading supplier of spread spectrum radio network- ing technology for local area environments. Proxim’s un- matched spread spectrum networking expertise, combined with the company’s extensive experience serving the communication needs of the mobile computing user, have kept Proxim at the forefront of the emerging wireless market.

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