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Wireless Nd1 PC Card and PCI Adapter
Wireless Nd1 PC
Card, Wireless Nd1 PCI Adapter: User Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 802.11 wireless networking?
802.11 (sometimes called "Wi-Fi") is a set of protocols that are widely
used for small Local Area Networks. Another protocol called Bluetooth
allows devices to communicate wirelessly, but it is only useful for very
short ranges, and generally not used for home networking. Bluetooth can
be useful for networking personal devices in a small area, often called a
Personal Area Network (PAN).
802.11 actually encompasses several different protocols. The trailing
letters (i.e. the g in 802.11g) indicate different speeds and frequency
bands used.
What kind of wireless antenna range performance issues might affect my
wireless connection?
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