PLANET WNL-U550 User Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction
WNL-U550 is a USB2.0 wireless adapter that can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Point to
Point/Point to Multipoint without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (Point to Point/Point to
Multipoint with an Access Point). Uses 2.4GHz frequency band; it is backward environment base
on your Existing wireless network. With the latest innovative Pre-N technology integrated, the
maximum date rate of WNL-U550 is up to 300Mbps which almost three times of standard G.
Featuring smart antenna technology, the Pre-N design helps combat distortion and interference
so the Network Card can send its date streams greater distances, more reliably.
The WNL-U550 supports both 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA/WPA2
(Wi-Fi Protected Access) for securing wireless network connections. The driver and utility
supports most popular operating systems: Windows 2000 Professional/XP SP2. With advanced
features and high performance capability, the WNL-U550 is an excellent choice for constructing a
wide range of wireless solutions.
1.1 Features
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2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation
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Compliant with IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 1.0)
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USB 2.0 A-type standard, compatible with USB 1.1
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Pre-N provides up to 300Mbps data rate
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Support 64/128-bit WEP and WAP/WAP2 high-level security mechanisms
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Support Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure mode
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Plug-and-Play
installation
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Support of most popular operating systems including Windows 2000 /XP
General Application
WNL-U550 offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless access to the various
network scenarios:
1. Remote access to corporate network for information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal service.
2. Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, public occasions, venues and open area where it is difficult
to wire.
3. Frequently changing environments
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