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Chapter 1 Introduction
The 3054 PCI Aries installed in a PCI slot is the most convenient way to let you put a desktop
computer almost anywhere without the hassle of running network cables. Now you don’t need to
suffer from the drilling holes and exposed cables. Once you are connected, you can do anything,
just like the wired network. The 3054 PCI Aries operates seamlessly and simultaneously in both
modes of 2.4GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (11Mbps) and the 802.11g (54Mbps)
wireless standards. It’s the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network, or add
bandwidth to your wireless installation.
To protect your wireless connectivity, the 3054 PCI Aries can encrypt all wireless transmissions
through 64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) puts your
network on the cleanest channel in your location. With the 3054 PCI Aries, you will experience the
best wireless connectivity available.
1-1 Package Content
The 3054 PCI Aries package contains the following items.
1. One PCI Card
2. One Quick Installation Guide
3. One Installation CD
1-2 PCI Card Description
The PCI Card is a standard PCI Card that fits into any 32-bit PCI slot. The PCI Card has a LED
indicator and one antenna as shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
1. Dipole Antenna, which is perpendicular to the horizon
2. LED
indicator
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