PLANET WL-U356A - Manual (Page 5)

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The PLANET 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, WL-U356A, is a high-efficiency
wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office, or in public places. This
USB adapter connects directly to any USB-ready desktop/notebook computers, so
that you can share files, printers, and high-speed access to the Internet over your
existing wireless network easily, without disassembling your computer.
The WL-U356A has support data rate up to 54Mbps, and can auto-negotiate to be
compatible with any IEEE 802.11b/g device. Support of 64, 128 and 256bit WEP
encryption plus WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) high-level encryption prevents your
wireless communications from unauthorized access and ensures secure data
transfer.
The WL-U356A can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Point to Point/Point to
Multipoint without Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (Point to Point/Point
to Multipoint with Access Point). It also supports Software AP function to provide
the convenience for users to establish their wireless connection. With the provided
external antenna connector, users can change the antenna freely to increase wireless
performance.
1.1 Features
l Compliant with the IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz (OFDM) standard
l High data transfer rate - up to 54Mbps
l Supports WEP 64/128/256 bits, WPA protection
l Supports Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc mode
l Software AP function support
l Data rate automatic fallback increases reliability
l Supports the most popular operating systems: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
l Detachable antenna design
l USB 2.0 interface
1.2 Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The
package should include the following items:
1 x WL-U356A
1 x Driver and User's manual CD
1 x Quick Installation Guide
1 x External Antenna
1 x Wall-mount Accessory pack
If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.