Introduction, System requirements, Hardware – NDC comm NWH4010 User Manual

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InstantWave

11Mbps Wireless Networking Cards

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing an InstantWave 11Mbps wireless networking product.
This guide gives comprehensive instructions on installing and using the
InstantWave PCI and PC Cards, and also explains how to install and use the
InstantWave utility program.

System Requirements

Hardware

A station must be an x86 compatible PC with a USB interface. The minimum
system configuration is the same as that required to run MS Windows (Windows
98, Me, 2000, or XP).

Software

The stations operate in conjunction with most of the MS Windows OS’s (Windows
98, Me, 2000, or XP). The PC Card may also be installed in the Pocket PC
2000/2002 OS.

Terminology Used in this Guide

Ad Hoc Network

An Ad Hoc network is formed by a number of wireless stations (without an Access
Point) communicating via radio waves. For the users, the shared resources on the
wireless network appear exactly as they would on a regular wired network. The
wireless operation of the network is totally transparent. Figure 1 depicts a typical
Ad Hoc network scenario.

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