User's Manual

Instant Wireless
™
Series
Appendix B: Glossary 42
Appendix C: Specifications 47
Environmental 48
Appendix D: Warranty Information 49
Appendix E: Contact Information 50
Wireless Compact USB Adapter
Chapter 1:Introduction
Add your PC to your wireless network the easy way—with the Wireless
Compact USB Adapter. It’s so easy to install—simply connect the Compact
Adapter to your PC’s USB port, click open the antenna, and run the Linksys
Setup Wizard. Your PC is ready to share high-speed Internet access, files, and
printers through the network—without wires.
The Adapter’s compact design and hot-swappable flexibility are tremendous
advantages for notebook users. Take the pocket-sized Adapter wherever you go.
When you want to join a wireless network, install the Adapter on the fly—no
need to reboot. The Adapter draws power from the PC, so you don’t need an
external power supply.
Transfer data at speeds up to 11Mbps. Improved error correction keeps the
Adapter operating at higher transmission rates for longer distances. With the
Wireless Compact USB Adapter, you get the mobility of wireless networking
combined with the convenience of USB.
• Pocket-Sized Design and Convenient Neck Strap for Portability
• Compliant with USB 1.1 Specification
• Compliant with 802.11b, DSSS, 2.4GHz Standard
• High-Speed Data Transfer Rates up to 11Mbps with Automatic Fall-Back
• Plug-and-Play Compatibility with Windows 98SE, 2000, Millennium, and
XP
• Hot-swappable Flexibility for Instant Wireless Network Access
• Supports up to 128-bit WEP Encryption Security
• Uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) to Maintain Connectivity
• Integrated Equalizer Recovers Weak Signals and Enhances Sensitivity
• Clear Channel Assessment Increases Network Throughput
• Hardware Buffer Chaining Provides High Performance While Reading and
Writing Buffers
• Conveniently Powered by Host Computer
• Toll-Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for U.S. Only
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
The Wireless Compact USB Adapter
Features
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