Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1
Introduction
Wireless networking is a convenient way of setting up a network both at
home and in the office. The lack of physical infrastructure such as LAN
cables increases the cost of implementing a network environment.
However, with wireless networking, a networking structure can easily be
implemented.
As a home user, you can enjoy the freedom to roam around your house and
maintain connection to your network. Surfing the web, sending e-mail or
downloading a program while in the garden, near your swimming pool or
anywhere in your house has become a reality.
With the many benefits that a wireless network environment brings, many
new offices are contemplating of expanding their network environment
with wireless devices.
1.2
Overview
The Compex WL54G is a simple 54Mbps wireless adapter and is
compliant with both IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b industry standard. It
offers the convenience of plug and play by simply connecting to a CardBus
interface of your PC or notebook. With a built in external antenna
connector slot, you can purchase a Compex external antenna (WA-HGA-
5+) to connect to the Compex WL54G for a wider coverage area.
1.3
Features and Benefits
Compex WL54G is designed to give you all the support features you need
in a wireless network to establish connection with a wireless client. The list
below identifies some of the features and benefits of WL54G.
1.3.1
IEEE 802.11g/b compliant
The Compex WL54G can interoperate with any other wireless
devices that comply with IEEE802.11b
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