Planet WNL-U556M User Manual page 8

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WNL-U556M
Advanced Wireless Security
The WNL-U556M provides advanced security features including 64/128-bit WEP, WPA / WPA2 and
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES encryption. Furthermore, in order to simplify the security
configurations, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function is included to offer a convenient and fast
connection method for users as well.
Multiple OS Compliant
The WNL-U556M supports the most popular operating systems including Windows XP, Vista, Win7,
Win8, Linux, and MAC OS X. With high-speed capability, users can have higher wireless transmission
speed anywhere, anytime.
Software Access Point Function for Wireless Connection Sharing
More than just being an adapter for PC and laptop connecting to a high-speed wireless network, the
WNL-U556M can also become a wireless access point. By applying the USB Wireless LAN Utility
included in the package, users can switch the WNL-U556M operation mode between Station mode
and Access Point mode. When the WNL-U556M is in the Access Point mode, it turns to a Wi-Fi
Hotspot. The Wi-Fi supported devices, such as iPhone, Android, Symbian, Windows Phone, iPod
Touch, iPad, NDS and PSP, can connect to it and share the wireless access easily. Therefore,
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