ORiNOCO Wireless Client
User Guide
Chapter 1 Installation
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products. During installation, all three products are referred to as an “802.11 Wireless Client.”
1-3 Using a Wireless Local Area Network
A wireless LAN provides the same functionality of a wired network, but it eliminates the need to
install networking cables and other networking equipment. Not only is a wireless LAN easier to
deploy, but it also allows for mobility through “roaming.” For example, the ORiNOCO 11a/b/g
ComboCard can roam from a conference room to an office without being disconnected from the
network.
1-4 Product Package
Each ORiNOCO Wireless Client comes with the following:
1. One
Gold or Silver
ORiNOCO Wireless Client
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All models include two integral antennas (antennas are inside the casing and not visible
to the user)
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ORiNOCO 11a/b/g ComboCard:
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Gold model: 8480
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Silver model: 8481
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ORiNOCO 11b/g PC Card:
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Gold model: 8470
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Silver model: 8471
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ORiNOCO 11a/b/g PCI Card
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Gold Model only: 8482
2.
One ORiNOCO Installation CD-ROM containing software and utilities and this user guide in
Portable Document Format (PDF)
3.
One ORiNOCO Wireless Client Quick Start Guide
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your reseller or ORiNOCO
Technical Support (see
C-1 Technical Support Contact Information
for contact information).
