Wireless Access 11 Mbps PC Card, PCI Adapter, and Access Point User Guide




	Contents: About the Wireless Access PC Card, PCI Adapter, and Access Point > Network Configuration and Planning Adapter Installation and Configuration for Windows 95/98 FE/98 SE/2000/NT/Me/XP Navigating the Network Configuration Utility Tool and the Access Point Web Configurator Troubleshooting Glossary Product Specifications for Wireless Access PC Card and PCI Adapter Product Specifications for Wireless Access Point USRobotics Corporation Limited Warranty Federal Communications Commission Statement		Wireless Access PC Card, PCI Adapter, and Access Point User Guide About the Wireless Access PC Card, PCI Adapter, and Access Point The Wireless Access PC Card and PCI Adapter are compatible with a Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot or PCI slot of any standard laptop or desktop computer. As a Plug and Play device, Windows 98, 2000, NT, and ME will automatically recognize the Wireless Access PC Card or PCI Adapter and initiate the installation process. Upon successful installation, the Wireless Access PC Card and PCI Adapter will be able to communicate with other U.S Robotics home and office networking products. The Wireless Access Point can connect a wired Local Area Network and one or more computers that are equipped with a Wireless Access PC Card or PCI Adapter. The Wireless Access Point is connected to the Ethernet backbone through an RJ-45 connector. The single Wireless Access Point wirelessly provides multiple data access multiple desktop or laptop PCs within the effective range. FEATURES Wireless Access PC Card and PCI Adapter Supports up to 11 Mbps data rate Working range of up to 800 ft. in an open environment enhances mobility Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access which provides increased flexibility Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LANs allowing quick, trouble-free integration with existing networks Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides secure, interference-resistant wireless connection Eliminate the hassle and cost of cabling Supports a wide range of LAN (Local Area Network) Network Operating Systems (NOS) Easy Plug and Play installation Omni-directional antenna included Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs Wireless Access Point USRobotics Wireless Access 802.11b DSSS compatible, with high data 11 / 5.5/ 2 / 1 Mbps 64 bit or 128 bit (Optional) key WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) wireless data encryption for security Full Support for 802.11b Open and Shared key Authentication AP Management through standard web browsers Roaming capability Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet 802.3 10BaseT and PC network LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily Dynamic IP Address assignment via DHCP or Static IP address assignment by the custom utility AP firmware upgrades available through FTP transfers