Networking Basics
Other Tasks
For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the
Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and
Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP.
10. Technical Specifications
Standards:
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IEEE 802.11b
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IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
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Currently undergoing WiFi Certification
Adapter Type:
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IEEE 802.3 Ethernet to IEEE 802.11b Wireless
Supported Operating Systems:
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Windows XP
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Windows 2000
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Windows ME
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Windows 98
Data Security:
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40-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption
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128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption
Data Rate: Mbps
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11 : CCK
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5.5 : CCK
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2 : DQPSK
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1 : DBSK
Range:
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Indoors – 115 to 328 feet (35 to 100 meters) per cell
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Outdoors – 328 feet to 984 feet (100 to 300 meters) per cell
Network Architecture:
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Supports Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer without Access Point) or
Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access
Points with Roaming)
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