Hardware Manual

WLAN USB Module Installation Guide
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1 Introduction
Thanks for you purchasing Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) USB module. You
are about to install a networking system that is not only fast and powerful, but also easy to set
up and simple to maintain. In a short time you and those in your network will be able to share
a local printer and files, access the Internet, and roam about the office wire-freely.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN devices transmit and receive data over
the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLAN combine data connectivity
with user mobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.
This wireless networking solution has been designed for both large and small
businesses, and it is scalable so that you can easily add more users and new network features
as your business grows.
This installation guide will assist you in installing the WLAN USB module.
2 Technical Specification for WLAN USB Module.
Product Name WLAN USB Module
Standard IEEE802.11b
Frequency Band 2.400GHz ~ 2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band
Spread Spectrum DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Modulation method DQPSK/DBPSK/CCK
Data Rate 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps
Operation mode Peer-to-Peer
Access Point (need Access Points)
Antenna External antenna.
RF Output Power Max 8dBm.
Receive Sensitivity Operating at 11Mbps: Better than 10^-5 BER @ –80dBm
Operating Range Up to 200 m, depending on surrounding environment.
Security 64-bit or 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Operating system
supported
Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Linux
Management Windows-based utility for configuration and status
monitoring
Regulation FCC part 15 for North America
I/O Interface USB port
LED(option) ACTIVE(ACT) , POWER(PWR)
Dimension 90(L) x 75(W) x 15(H) mm
Weight 43 g (approximate)
Input Power 5V DC
Operating Temperature
0 ~ 50℃ (operation)
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 70℃
Humidity 5 ~ 90% (non-condensing)