Compex Systems IWAVEPORT WL11A+ - Manual (Page 8)

Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Introduction
Wireless networking is a convenient way of setting up a network both at home and in
the office. The lack of physical infrastructure such as LAN cables increases the cost of
implementing a network environment. However, with wireless networking, a
networking structure can easily be implemented.
As a home user, you can enjoy the freedom to roam around your house and maintain
connection to your network. Surfing the web, sending e-mail or downloading a
program while in the garden, near your swimming pool or anywhere in your house has
become a reality.
With the many benefits that a wireless network environment brings, many new offices
are contemplating of expanding their network environment with wireless devices.
1.2 Overview
The Compex WL11A+ is a simple 11Mbps wireless adapter and is compliant with the
IEEE 802.11b industry standard. It offers the convenience of plug and play by simply
connecting to a PCMCIA interface of your PC or notebook. With a built in external
antenna connector slot, you can purchase a Compex external antenna (WA-HGA-5+)
to connect to the Compex WL11A+ for a wider coverage area.
1.3 Features and Benefits
Compex WL11A+ is designed to give you all the support features you need in a
wireless network to establish connection with a wireless client. The list below
identifies some of the features and benefits of WL11A+.
1.3.1 IEEE 802.11b compliant
The Compex WL11A+ can interoperate with any other wireless devices that comply
with IEEE802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS).
1.3.2 Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps Data Rates
The Compex WL11A+ works at a maximum speed of 11Mbps on the wireless
interface; and is backward compatible to support older wireless products with lower
speeds of 1 or 2 Mbps.