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Can I Use Different Card Types Together?
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The answer is yes, however since the PC Cards differ in design
and features, you need to be aware of the constraints listed below.
Transmit Rate Compatibility
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When using different card types, the WaveLAN PC Cards will
automatically synchronize their transmit rate to the highest
compatible data rate as supported by both cards.
This means that WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Cards will use:
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High or Medium data rate, when communicating with other
WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Cards.
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Standard or Low data rate, when communicating with:
— WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo PC Cards.
— Standard WaveLAN/IEEE 802.11 PC Cards.
WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo PC Cards will use:
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High or Medium data rate, when communicating with other
WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo PC Cards.
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Standard or Low data rate, when communicating with:
— WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Cards.
— Standard WaveLAN/IEEE 802.11 PC Cards.
Transmissions at high data rates do not cover the same distances
as wireless data transmitted at Standard or Low data rates.
If you plan to upgrading an existing WaveLAN installation by
replacing the WaveLAN cards in your WavePOINT-II devices with
Turbo 11 Mb PC Cards, you are advised to perform a site survey
again in order to verify that the entire coverage area allows for data
transmissions at the highest transmit rates.
Consult the WaveMANAGER User’s Guide for information about
using the WaveMANAGER/CLIENT IEEE tool to perform such a
site survey.
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