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  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of the seller. The seller provides this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of any kind.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction............................1 Wireless LAN Basics ............................. 2 Local Area Network (LAN)..............................2 Ad Hoc Network.................................2 Infrastructure Network...............................3 Roaming ....................................3 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card ......................4 System Requirements ............................5 Wireless LAN Card Status LEDs..........................5 The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card (Only for Wireless LAN USB Card) ............
  • Page 4 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual PART I. Wireless LAN Card Monitor Utility for Windows 98\98SE\Me ..............17 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Icon ........................17 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility ........................19 Monitor................................19 Connecting to Other Wireless LAN Cards (Ad-Hoc Mode)....................20 Connecting to Access Points (Infrastructure Mode) ......................
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card....................45 Removing the Wireless LAN Card ........................45 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Software....................... 46 Chapter 5 Updating the Device Driver ........................ 49 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ..........................51 Radio Interference............................... 51 Card Not Detected............................... 52 Cannot Connect to Another Wireless LAN Card....................
  • Page 6 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Appendix D Specification ............................ 65 Software................................65 Hardware ................................67 Glossary ................................73...
  • Page 7 Contents Table of Figures Figure 3-1 Ad-Hoc Configuration ........................21 Figure 3-2 Infrastructure Mode Configuration ....................23 Figure 3-3 Infrastructure Mode Link Status ..................... 24 Figure 3-4 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility – Statistics................25 Figure 3-5 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility – Site Survey................27 Figure 3-6 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility –...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Wireless LAN Card is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN PCMCIA/USB adapter. It allows your computer to connect to a wireless network and to share resources, such as files or printers without being bound to the network wires. Operating in 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio transmission, the Wireless LAN Card transfers data at speeds up to 11Mbps.

  • Page 9: Wireless Lan Basics

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Wireless LAN Basics This section conations some Wireless LAN basics to help you better understand how the product work together to create a wireless network. Local Area Network (LAN) Simply put, a LAN is a network that exists in a relatively limited area. A network is two or more computers connected together sharing files and peripheral devices such as printers.

  • Page 10: Infrastructure Network

    Chapter 1 Introduction card installed. A wireless Ad Hoc network can also access a wired LAN’s TCP/IP service (such as e-mail and the Internet) by using a TCP/IP software router on an Ethernet equipped PowerBook or notebook. Infrastructure Network The infrastructure network uses an access point (or several access points) as a gateway, linking the wireless network to a wired LAN.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Installing The Wireless Lan Card

    Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card This chapter describes the system requirement and Wireless LAN Card status LEDs. In addition, we will guide you through the Wireless LAN Card installation as outlined below: For Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000 Installing the software utility using the provided Software Utility CD. Installing the hardware and then driver installation will be auto-processed.

  • Page 12: System Requirements

    Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card System Requirements To use the Wireless LAN Card, your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/XP 32 MB of RAM, additional memory recommended Standard PCMCIA slot/USB port Wireless LAN Card Status LEDs The two LEDs on the Wireless LAN Card indicate connection status and data transfer operation status, as described below: Color...

  • Page 13: The Antenna On The Wireless Lan Card (Only For Wireless Lan Usb Card)

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card (Only for Wireless LAN USB Card) The USB adapter comes with one powerful antenna. You can rotate the antenna from 0 to 180 degrees to adjust its range and the connection quality. Note: Do not rotate the antenna more than 180 degrees, otherwise permanent damage may be caused.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card Insert the provided Software Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and select Install Driver and Utility. Or, run Setup.exe from the D:\Utility folder of the Software Utility CD where D is the drive letter. When the welcome screen pops up, click Next. For quick installation, select One Click Installation and Click OK to jump to step 10.
  • Page 15 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Click Next to continue. To install the software to the default destination folder, click Next. If you are to install to a different folder, click Browse, select another folder, and then click Next.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card Click Next to continue. Select the Operating Mode (Ad Hoc or Infrastructure) in which your wireless client You can change your will operate, and then click Next. Operating Mode later by the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility.
  • Page 17 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Depending on the Operating Mode you specified on Step 7, different ESSID Dialog box appears. In the Specify ESSID box, enter the Service Set ID name. For Ad hoc mode only, in Select Channel box, select a channel number as your operation radio channel. Then click Next.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card If the settings listed are correct, click Next to begin copying files. Otherwise, click Back to modify your settings. 10. After Windows OS copies the Setup files from the Wireless LAN Card Software Utility CD, click Finish.

  • Page 19: Installing The Hardware And Driver

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Installing the Hardware and Driver Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000 After installing the Wireless LAN Card Software, plug the Wireless LAN Card into your The red LED on the Wireless computer’s PCMCIA slot/USB port. The Wireless LAN Card is powered on; no external LAN Card will light when power is required.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card Note: If you need to set up the TCP/IP address or the subnet mask, refer to “Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP” on page 61 for details. Now you are done with the installation procedure. Select Start > Programs > Wireless LAN Card >...

  • Page 21: Windows Xp

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Windows XP Plug the Wireless LAN Card into your computer’s PCMCIA slot/USB port. The Wireless The red LED on the Wireless LAN Card is powered; no external power is required. LAN Card will light when the Wireless LAN Card is connected to your computer.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card Point the directory to the Software Utility CD, for example, D:\Utility\Driver\PCMCIA(USB)\WinXP. Click Next to continue. The Windows now will copy the drivers form the Software Utility CD.
  • Page 23 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual After Windows XP copied the drivers from the Software Utility CD, click Finish.

  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Wireless Lan Cards Monitor Utility

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility PART I. Wireless LAN Card Monitor Utility for Windows 98\98SE\Me Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Icon If the utility is not launched, The Wireless LAN Card uses the Wireless LAN cards manually start the monitor by Monitor Utility for both configuration and monitoring.
  • Page 25 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual The Wireless LAN Cards Monitor icon color is green or yellow to indicate your Wireless LAN Card is in Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode respectively. In Infrastructure mode, if the icon is marked with a red “X”, it means that the Wireless LAN Card is not connected to an Access Point.

  • Page 26: Wireless Lan Cards Monitor Utility

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility To start the utility program, double-click the icon or select About… from its context menu. The Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility screen pops up with six tabs: Monitor, Statistics, Site Survey, Encryption, Advanced and Version.

  • Page 27: Connecting To Other Wireless Lan Cards (Ad-Hoc Mode)

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Connecting to Other Wireless LAN Cards (Ad-Hoc Mode) In the taskbar, double-click the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor icon to display the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility dialog box. Click the Monitor tab. In the Operating Mode list, select Ad-Hoc. In the Channel list, select the Channel Number which you want to use.

  • Page 28: Figure 3-1 Ad-Hoc Configuration

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility 1. Open Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility. 2. Click the Monitor tab. 3. Select Ad-Hoc mode. 4. Select the Channel number. 5. Type the SSID name of the Wireless LAN group. 6. Click Submit. 7.

  • Page 29: Connecting To Access Points (Infrastructure Mode)

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Connecting to Access Points (Infrastructure Mode) In the taskbar, double-click the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor icon to display the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility dialog box. Click the Monitor tab. In the Operating Mode list, select Infrastructure. In the SSID list, type SSID name of the Access Point.

  • Page 30: Figure 3-2 Infrastructure Mode Configuration

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility 1. Open Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility. 2. Click the Monitor tab. 3. Select Infrastucture mode. 4. Type the SSID name of the Wireless LAN group. 5. Click Submit. 6. Click Hide if you wish o exit the utility.

  • Page 31: Checking Link Quality (Infrastructure Mode Only)

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Checking Link Quality (Infrastructure Mode Only) To check the link quality of the connection when in Infrastructure mode, double-click the If you are in Ad-Hoc mode, Wireless LAN Cards Monitor icon on the taskbar to display the Wireless LAN Cards the Signal Strength and Monitor Utility dialog box.

  • Page 32: Statistics

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Statistics Statistics feature allows you to view the available statistic information (Data packets). Tx indicates data is being transmitted whereas Rx indicates data is being received. To renew the statistics, click the Clear button. Figure 3-4 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility –...

  • Page 33: Site Survey

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Site Survey Site Survey function scans the wireless network searching for available Access Points and wireless stations (Ad-hoc mode) within the range of the card. Available stations are listed with the following information: BSSID: Basic Service Set ID. It is actually the MAC address of the Access Point/wireless station (Ad-hoc mode).

  • Page 34: Connecting To Desired Site By Site Survey Utility

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Connecting to Desired Site By Site Survey Utility If you want to connect to any of the Access Point(s) and Ad-Hoc Station(s) listed, double- click on your choice (on the BSSID field). The utility will take you back to the Monitor screen showing the parameters of the connection newly established.

  • Page 35: Encryption

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Encryption Encryption technology is used to enhance wireless media security. Your encryption settings must match the those used by the Access Points or wireless stations (Ad-hoc mode) in your network, or your computer will be unable to communicate with others of your network. If you are not to use encryption, got to Encryption tab and select Disabled from the Encryption drop-down menu.

  • Page 36: Figure 3-6 Wireless Lan Cards Monitor Utility - Encryption

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility In the WEB Key to use box, select one of the four keys to encrypt the data you are going to transmit. Select the Authentication Type from Open System, Shared Key and Auto. Your authentication type must be the same as those on the Access Point/wireless client (Ad-Hoc mode) with which you want to associate.

  • Page 37: Advanced

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Advanced Advanced features allows you to change advanced configuration settings: Fragmentation Threshold, RTS Threshold and 802.11 Power Save. Fragmentation Threshold: The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented and at what size. On an 802.11 wireless LAN, packets exceed the fragmentation threshold are fragmented, i.e., split into, smaller units suitable for the circuit size.

  • Page 38: Figure 3-7 Wireless Lan Cards Monitor Utility - Advanced

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Figure 3-7 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility – Advanced...

  • Page 39: Version

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Version Version tab displays the basic information about the device, including the Driver, Firmware and Application Version. Use the Hide button if you wish to exit the application. Figure 3-8 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility – Version...

  • Page 40: Saving/Loading Profile

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Saving/Loading Profile The Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility comes with Save Profile/Load Profile buttons at the bottom of the panel. The profile feature allows you to save the current wireless networking settings, including the operating mode, channel, SSID, encryption and fragmentation/RTS threshold, to your computer.

  • Page 41: Part 2. Configuration Utility For Windows Xp

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual PART 2. Configuration Utility for Windows XP Under Windows XP, the Wireless LAN Card uses the Wireless Network Connection utility for both configuration and monitoring. The utility can be quickly accessed via the network connection icon on the system tray.

  • Page 42: Figure 3-10 Windows Xp Configuration Utility-Connect To Wireless Network

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility When the Connect to Wireless Network window pops up, you will see all the Access Points or Wireless LAN Cards (Ad-Hoc mode) that are available in the air. Select the wireless network you want to connect to . Figure 3-10 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Connect to Wireless Network If the target Access Point/Wireless LAN Card (Ad-Hoc mode) has been set with WEP key, you must enter the same WEP key in the Network key field.

  • Page 43: Viewing Wireless Connection Status

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Note: If the wireless connection can’t be established, double-click the connection icon and then click Properties. Go to Authentication tab first to make sure that you use the correct authentication type for the Wireless LAN Card. For more information, refer to “Authentication”...

  • Page 44: Configuring Your Wireless Properties

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Figure 3-11 Windows XP- Connection Status Configuring Your Wireless Properties To configure your wireless properties, open the Wireless Network Connection Status window as described above, and then click the Properties button. This will open the Wireless Network Connection Properties window which allows you to configure more detailed items of the Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 45: General

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual General This tab allows you to specify the network methods to be used with your Wireless LAN PCMCIA/USB Card. The network policy depends on your wireless network. For TCP/IP protocol, you should configure its properties as instructed by your network administrator. For more information on TCP/IP setting, please refer to “Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP”...

  • Page 46: Wireless Networks

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Wireless Networks This tab contains two sections: Available networks and Preferred networks described as below. Under Available networks section, you can also see all the Access Points and Wireless LAN Cards (Ad-Hoc mode) available in the air. Clicking Refresh will update the list of Access Points and Wireless LAN Cards (Ad-Hoc mode).

  • Page 47: Figure 3-14 Windows Xp-Add Preferred Networks

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Under Preferred networks section, you can add any wireless networks that you wish to connect to. To do this, just click Add to add more Access Points or Wireless LAN Cards (Ad- Hoc mode) to the list. After you click the Add button, the Wireless Network Properties window pops up.

  • Page 48: To Access Certain Wireless Network Only

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility After you add several profiles into Preferred networks, you can change the order in which connection attempts to preferred networks are made. Just select the target wireless network and click Move up or Move down to move it to a desired position. To Access Certain Wireless Network Only If you just want to access certain wireless network type, click the Advanced button on the Wireless Networks tab (Figure 3-12) to open the Advanced window.

  • Page 49: Authentication

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Figure 3-15 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Set up Network to Aceess Authentication This tab allows you to configure the authentication settings of your Wireless LAN Card. The most important setting for the Wireless LAN Card is to disable Enable network access control using IEEE802.1X to ensure successful connection between the Wireless LAN Cards and Access Points or other Wireless LAN Card (Ad-Hoc mode).

  • Page 50: Figure 3-16 Windows Xp Connection Properties -Authentication

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Make sure to clear the Enable network access control using IEEE802.1X check box to ensure successful connection. Figure 3-16 Windows XP Connection Properties -Authentication...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Uninstalling The Wireless Lan Card

    Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Should you need to uninstall the Wireless LAN Card and application software for any reason,, you should remove the hardware from your computer and then uninstall the associated software. Please proceed as follows. Removing the Wireless LAN Card The Wireless LAN Card complies with the PCMCIA/USB standard that allows devices to be inserted into and removed from the computer’s PCMCIA slot/USB port when the computer is...

  • Page 52: Uninstalling The Wireless Lan Card Software

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Software Make sure that you have removed the hardware before you proceed. Close all programs that are currently running. Click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, Wireless LAN Card and then click Uninstall Configuration &...
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Click OK to proceed with the software removal procedure. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
  • Page 54 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual When prompted, click OK to restart your computer to complete the uninstallation.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 Updating The Device Driver

    Chapter 5 Updating the Device Driver Periodically, you may need to upgrade the Wireless LAN Card’s driver when a newer version is available. Check our website for information about the latest driver upgrades. When you have finished the download procedure, please follow as below to update the device driver. Uninstall the Wireless LAN Card as described in Chapter 4.

  • Page 56: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Radio Interference You may be able to eliminate any interference by trying the following: Reseat the Wireless LAN Card. Increase the distance between the wireless computers and the device causing the radio interference. Plug the computer equipped with the Wireless LAN Card into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device.

  • Page 57: Card Not Detected

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Card Not Detected If the Wireless LAN Card is not detected by Windows, try the following: Make sure the Wireless LAN Card is properly inserted in the PCMCIA slot/USB port. Make sure the PCMCIA slot/USB port in your computer is working. Contact your dealer for additional testing if there is a hardware problem with the Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 58: Poor Link Quality

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Poor Link Quality If the Link Quality display stays in the Poor range, it could be due to one of the following reasons: Radio interference. Distance between Wireless LAN Card and Access Point is too far. Decrease the distance between the Wireless LAN Card and Access Point (or another card).

  • Page 59: Appendix A Limited Warranty

    Appendix A Limited Warranty Wireless LAN Hardware The seller warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller. The seller’s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at the seller’s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, The seller may, in its sole...

  • Page 60: Wireless Lan Software

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Wireless LAN Software The seller warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it , except as noted below, will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller.

  • Page 61: Appendix B Regulatory Compliance

    Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) The following equipment: Product Name: Wireless LAN Card is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements of FCC Part 15 rules. The operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 62: Fcc Rules And Regulations - Part 15

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15 Warning: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 63: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.

  • Page 64: Appendix C Setting Up Tcp/Ip

    Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP This section contains instructions for configuring the TCP/IP protocol of the Wireless LAN PCMCIA/USB Card. The IP address policy depends on your wireless network. You should configure your TCP/IP protocol as instructed by your network administrator. On the taskbar, select Start >...
  • Page 65 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual On the IP Address tab, choose one of the methods as required: For correct IP address information for your Option A: Click Specify an IP address. wireless LAN installation, In the IP Address box, enter a valid four-component IP address, either a public or contact your network private one as required.
  • Page 66 Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP Option B: Select Obtain an IP address automatically. An IP address will be automatically assigned to your computer. Click OK to return to Network dialog box and click OK again to finish configuration. If your TCP/IP properties have been modified, you will be prompted to restart your computer.

  • Page 67: Appendix D Specification

    Appendix D Specification * Specifications are subject to change with notice. Software Standards Compliance IEEE 802.11 / 802.11b Standard PCMCIA v2.1 Standard (WLAN PCMCIA Card) USB 1.1 Compliant (WLAN USB Card) Operation Modes Ad-hoc mode Infrastructure mode Security Features Support SSID network identification for security...
  • Page 68 Device Driver and A PCMCIA NDIS 5.0 mini-port driver running on Windows Configuration Utility 98(SE)/ME/2000/XP platforms(WLAN PCMCIA Card) A USB NDIS 5.0 mini-port driver running on Windows 98(SE)/ME/2000/XP platforms(WLAN USB Card) A monitor and configuration utility running on Windows...

  • Page 69: Hardware

    Appendix D Specification Hardware Interface One 2.4GHz RF interface for Wireless LAN connection Interface: WLAN PCMCIA Card: One PCMCIA interface WLAN USB Card: One USB connector Radio Characteristics Frequency Band: 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz ISM Band (subject to local regulations)
  • Page 70 17dBm (typical) (WLAN USB Card (R)) 12dBm (typical) (WLAN USB Card (I)) Receiver Sensitivity: -80dBm @ FER < 8% (WLAN PCMCIA Card) -80dBm @ FER < 8% (WLAN USB Card (R)) -80dBm @ FER < 8% (WLAN USB Card (I))
  • Page 71 WLAN USB Card (I) Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C Humidity: 5% to 80% (non-condensing) (WLAN PCMCIA Card) 5% to 80% (non-condensing) (WLAN USB Card (R)) 5% to 95% (non-condensing) (WLAN USB Card (I)) Power Consumption...
  • Page 72 WLAN USB Card (I) Receive mode: 322mA Transmit mode:382 mA Standby mode: TBD Sleep mode: TBD LED Indicators (from left to Activity (Green) right in front panel) Power (Red) PCMCIA Specification PCMCIA v2.1 Standard -WLAN PCMCIA Card Plug and Play Hot Swapping...
  • Page 73 USB Slave Plug and Play Hot Swapping Physical Form Factor: PCMCIA (16-bit) Type II PC Card -WLAN PCMCIA Card PCB Dimensions: 118.20mm (L) 54.00mm (W) 0.76mm (H) PCB Weight: 46g Physical Dimensions: 79.52mm (L) 48.00mm (W) 0.80mm (H) -WLAN USB Card (R)

  • Page 74: Glossary

    Glossary 10BaseT An IEEE standard (802.3) for operating 10 Mbps Ethernet networks (LANs) with twisted pair cabling and a wiring hub. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access Points combined with a distributed system support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility.
  • Page 75 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Extended Service Set. A set of one or more interconnected Basic Service Sets (BSSs) and integrated Local Area Networks (LANs) can be configured as an Extended Service Set. Ethernet The most widely used medium access method, which is defined by the IEEE 802.3 standard. Ethernet is normally a shared media LAN;...
  • Page 76 Glossary IP Address An IP address is a 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent across the Internet. An IP address has two parts: the identifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a server or a workstation) within that network.
  • Page 77 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Radio RF, Terms: GHz, MHz, Hz —The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), Frequency equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one Million-Hertz. One giga hertz (GHz) is one Billion-Hertz. The standard U.S. electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55–1.6 MHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88–108 MHz, and wireless 802.11 LANs operate at 2.4GHz.

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