Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing PLANET WL-3553. This device is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless CardBus
PCMCIA Adapter. It can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint without
Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint with Access Point). For new
advance function, AP mode, it can work as a software AP when there is no Access Point in your
Wireless LAN. It can be an AP for you to establish the Network with the clients in Infrastructure mode. It
operates in 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band in the home or office environment.
The WL-3553 is compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003 and Linux. It supports
64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption. Its data rate support 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps.
With its auto-fallback function, the data rate can be move to lower speed if signal quality is not good
enough.
WL-3553 provided with a built-in dipole antenna and is connected to PC PCMCIA slot. Thus, it is
capable of being placed practically anywhere on or around your computer to get better signal quality
and longer connection distance. The WL-3553 has support full mobility and seamless roaming feature
for mobile users to keep network connection across Access Points. Its range of coverage is up to 350
feet indoor and 1100 feet outdoors.
1.1 Features
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Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
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Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b compliant
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Up to 11 Mbps high-speed Transfer Rate
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Base on the 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology
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Supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption
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Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer to Peer) communication and Infrastructure mode with Access Point
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Supports software AP mode
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Seamless integration with IEEE 802.3 LAN through WAP-1965, WAP-1960 or other IEEE 802.11b
compliant Access Point
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Support IEEE802.1x client
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Supports most popular operating systems including Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003 and
Linux
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Build-in Diversity Patch Antenna
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Low Interference and High Susceptibility Guarantee Reliable Performance
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Plug-and -Play installation
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Supports Power Save mode
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Automatic rate fallback enables data security and reliability
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Supports 32-bit CardBus interface
