Chapter 1: Introduction; The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter; Features - Linksys WPC55AG User Manual
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter
The Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter lets your notebook
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communicate with all three wireless network standards. With one PC Card, you
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can connect to Wireless-A (802.11a), Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) and Wireless-
B (802.11b) networks.
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Wireless-B networks have a data rate of 11Mbps, and are commonly found in
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corporate environments and in homes for household Internet connectivity with-
out the need for running cables. They're also popping up all over the country in
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coffee shops, airports, hotels, convention centers, and other public spaces offer-
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ing "on the go" connectivity to mobile users.
In high speed or heavy usage environments, Wireless-B is quickly being
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replaced by a new standard, Wireless-G, which uses the same 2.4GHz radio
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band, but at 54Mbps, is almost five times faster. The third wireless network
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standard is Wireless-A, which also runs at 54Mbps, but operates in the less-
crowded 5GHz radio band. Wireless-A is mostly used in corporate installa-
tions.
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Whichever standard you encounter, the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook
Adapter is ready to connect. And it's simple to use. Just pop it into a PC Card
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slot and run the included Setup Wizard which will walk you through the con-
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figuration. All wireless communications can be protected by up to 152-bit
encryption, so your data stays secure.
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Join the wireless revolution. With the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G
Notebook Adapter, you'll be ready to connect to all three types of wireless net-
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works, wherever you go, now and in the future.
Features
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Connects to either 2.4Ghz (802.11b or draft 802.11g) or 5Ghz (802.11a)
networks without changing adapters
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Advanced security features with LEAP and up to 152-Bit WEP encryption
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Easy-to-use Setup Wizard
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Detailed monitoring and performance utility
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802.11a, 802.11b and draft 802.11g compliant
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32-Bit CardBus Interface
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Cisco Compatible Extensions
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