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Chapter 1 About WL-3501 PCMCIA Card
The WL-3501 IEEE 802.11 PCMCIA Card is a standard PC card that fits into any standard
PCMCIA Type II slot in a notebook computer. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows 95/98
will automatically detect the card and begin the installation process. When installed, WL-3501
can communicate with other WireFree products to create a wireless network in your office or
home.
1-1 Features and Benefits
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Supports up to 2 Mbps data rate.
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Working range up to 800 ft. in an open environment.
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Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access.
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Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s augments existing
networks quickly and easily.
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Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-
resistant and secure wireless connection.
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Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling.
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Supports a wide range of LAN NOS (Win95/98, NT, NetWare client, DOS)
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Supports Plug and Play.
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Easy installation.
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Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs
1-2 Applications
WireFree products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the
network in applications like these:
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Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
