Chapter 1 Introduction; Features - Planet WNL-9310 User Manual

PLANET WNL-9310

Chapter 1 Introduction

For higher wireless transfer performance, we are glad to introduce the PLANET Pre-N wireless
PCI adapter – WNL-9310. WNL-9310 is a PCI2.2 wireless adapter that can operate in either
Ad-Hoc mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode
(Point to Point/Point to Multipoint with an Access Point). Uses 2.4GHz frequency band; it is
backward environment base on your Existing wireless network. With the latest innovative Pre-N
technology integrated, the maximum date rate of WNL-9310 is up to 300Mbps which almost
three times of standard G.
Featuring smart antenna technology, the Pre-N design helps combat distortion and interference
so the Network Card can send its date streams greater distances, more reliably.
The WNL-9310 supports both 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA/WPA2
(Wi-Fi Protected Access) for securing wireless network connections. The driver and utility
supports most popular operating systems: Windows 2000 Professional/XP SP2. With advanced
features and high performance capability, the WNL-9310 is an excellent choice for constructing a
wide range of wireless solutions.

1.1 Features

2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation
Compliant with IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 1.0)
Support PCI v2.1/2.2 standard
Pre-N provides up to 300Mbps data rate
Support 64/128-bit WEP and WAP/WAP2 high-level security mechanisms
Support Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure mode
Provides three RP-SAM connector to connect external antenna
Support of most popular operating systems including Windows 2000 /XP
General Application
WNL-9310 offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless access to the various
network scenarios:
1. Remote access to corporate network for information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal service.
2. Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, public occasions, venues and open area where it is difficult
to wire.
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