Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome - Linksys WPC11 Quick Installation Manual

Wireless-B Notebook Adapter

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Wireless-B Notebook Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless networking experience
will be faster and easier than ever.
The Linksys Wireless-B Notebook Adapter lets your notebook communicate within a Wireless-B (802.11b)
network, one of the most popular wireless network standards.
Wireless-B networks have a data rate of 11Mbps, and are commonly found in corporate environments and in
homes for household Internet connectivity without the need for running cables. They're also popping up all over
the country in coffee shops, airports, hotels, convention centers, and other public spaces offering "on the go"
connectivity to mobile users.
Whichever environment you decide to use it in, the Wireless-B Notebook Adapter is ready to connect. And it's
simple to use. Just pop it into a PC Card slot and run the included Setup Wizard, which will walk you through the
configuration. All wireless communications can be protected by up to 128-bit encryption, so your data stays
secure.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you set up and install the Adapter. These instructions should be all you
need to get the most out of the Wireless-B Notebook Adapter.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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
Mbps: one million bits per second; a unit of
measurement for data transmission
bit: a binary digit
encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network
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