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Selecting the Right WaveLAN Card
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To install a WavePOINT-II device, you will need at least one
WaveLAN interface card. This card is not included with your
WavePOINT-II Kit, but must be ordered as an additional item.
Your WavePOINT-II device supports the following WaveLAN cards,
allowing you to build the wireless network that suits your
requirements:
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WaveLAN IEEE Adapters
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WaveLAN Legacy Adapters (see page 1-14).
WaveLAN IEEE Adapters
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WaveLAN IEEE Adapters are Type II extended PC-Cards with
integrated radio module and antennas (2.4 GHz). You can use
your WavePOINT-II device in combination with any of the following
WaveLAN IEEE PC Cards:
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WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card.
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WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo PC Card.
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Standard WaveLAN/IEEE 802.11 PC Card.
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Fixed Wireless PC Card.
The difference between each of these card types is described on
the following pages.
WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card
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The WaveLAN/IEEE 802.11 Turbo 11 Mb PC Card is a wireless
network adapter card that complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard
on wireless LANs Rev. B. This card that supports data rates up to
11 Mbit/s is available in two variants:
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WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 Silver Label, and
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WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 Gold Label.
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