User's Manual

Connecting to Peripherals 5

Using the Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication

technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using

any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless

connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN.

Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device,

it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a

LAN hub with wireless connection. Access point can be set in an

office environment, airport, major railway station, etc. that depends

on the construction of each country. In most case, you probably can

use it at office, please consult with the network department of your

company for more details.

This computer integrates built-in Tri-mode 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN

module. with using Intel ® PRO/Wireless network solution by Intel ®

Centrino™ mobile technology. IEEE 802.11b standard supports 11

Mbps wireless connection speed. However, IEEE 802.11g supports

54Mbps wireless connection speed, and is backward compatible with

the slower 802.11b. Using the orthogonal FDM (ODFM) transmission

method, IEEE 802.11a operates in the 5 GHz frequency range and

provides up to 54 Mbps connection speed. The higher operating

frequency means a shorter transmission radius (about 60 feet). Yet,

802.11a offers more radio channels than 802.11b does. That can

help avoid radio and microwave interference. You can connect to the

wireless LAN Access Point without insert extra wireless LAN card

into the ExpressCard slot.

Wireless LAN module is similar to LAN module. You need to install

software driver before using it. Please refer to chapter 2.5 on how to

install the driver.