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User Manual for the Wireless LAN Card
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Preface
The Wireless LAN Card frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you connect to an
existing wireless network for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access. It is
designed for computers running Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP operating
systems. Its auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer at up to 54 Mbps for maximum
throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in
an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. The power saving capability
eliminates from wasting power especially in Laptop PC. This card complies with 2.4GHz IEEE
802.11b/g standards and can protect data integrity with enterprise-level WPA security. With the
additional software AP function, you can easily convert your PC into an Access Point virtually.
You can setup this card as a Client Station or an Access Point via a powerful WLAN
management software utility stored in the packaged CD. This accommodating dual-functionality
makes it your best choice to cooperate with a PC with no cabling hassle.
1.2 Key Features
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Operate at 2.4GHz unlicensed frequency with data transmission rate up to 54Mbps
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IEEE standards support: IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g
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Advanced security features including WEP, WPA
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32-bit CardBus / Mini PCI type IIIB / 32-bit PCI Rev. 2.2 interface
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Full-featured WLAN management software utility
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Compatible with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP
1.3 Kit Contents
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Wireless LAN Card (PC Card (CardBus) / Mini PCI Module / PCI Adapter)
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Set-up CD with user manual & software utility
1.4 System Requirements
A computer must be at least equipped with the following requirements:
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available PC Card slot / Mini PCI slot / PCI slot
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CD-ROM drive
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Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP operating system
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Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor
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64 Mbytes RAM
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50 Mbytes free hard disk space
1.5 LED Definition
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Ready: lit when the card is plugged in and ready to transmit or receive
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Link/Act: lit when the card is wirelessly connected; flash when it is transmitting or receiving
Note: Mini PCI Module has no LED indicators; PCI Adapter only has Link/Act LED.
