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Chapter1. Product Overview
1-1. Introduction to The Client Adapter:
This module is made up of the IEEE 802.11b MAC, Baseband, and radio components,
PCMCIA interface, two internal antenna.
It uses direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) technology and implements DBPSK,
DQPSK, and CCK modulation. This provides a very robust radio channel and excellent
receiver sensitivity.
With its PCMCIA Type-II extended form factor, low power consumption, power
management and high-speed wireless data communication, it is ideally suited for
integration into mobile and handheld platform.
Furthermore, it provides a set of received signal strength indicator LED. This function
provides a user-friendly intuitional view. From these indicators, users can know the
information of the present received signal strength conveniently and also the use may
take a advantage to adjust the receiving position or direction for getting a better
receiving status.
1-2. Features
Conforms to IEEE 802.11 and IEEE 802.11b specification
Delivers data rate up to 11Mbps.
Dynamic data rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
Automatic power management to reduce battery use.
Internal
antenna
diversity.
Supports wireless data encryption with 64-bit /128-bit WEP standard for security.
Driver support Windows 98/98SE/Me, Windows2000/XP.
Received Signal strength indicator LED for a user-friendly intuitional view.
1-3. Physical Dimensions/Packaging
Dimension: 118.4 mm x 54 mm x 6 mm
This module is developed to conform the PCMCIA standard, for Type II extended PC
card. There are five LED: one indicating power on and the others indicating the received RF
signal strength.
