User's Manual

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Ambit Microsystems Corporation 國碁電子股份有限公司
中華民國臺灣省新竹縣新竹科學園區新安路 5 號 5 樓之 1
電話：886-3-5784975，傳真：886-3-5782924，Internet：http:\\www.ambit.com.tw\
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Chapter 1 About the AMBIT WLAN 802.11a/b/g
device
1-1 Introduction
The AMBIT WLAN 802.11a/b/g device allows you to access Wireless Local Area Networks
(WLANs), share a local printer and files with others in your network, access the Internet, and
roam about the office—wirelessly. This wireless Local Area Network solution is designed for
both large and small businesses, and it is scalable so that you can add users and new network
features as your networking needs grow.
The AMBIT WLAN 802.11a/b/g device is a dual band WLAN device that allows for access to
both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz WLAN technologies. The AMBIT WLAN 802.11a/b/g device will
operate with at a maximum data rate of 11Mbps with 802.11b (2.4Ghz), 54Mbps with 802.11g
(2.4Ghz) wireless networks and a maximum data rate of 54Mbps with 802.11a (5Ghz) wireless
networks. The AMBIT WLAN 802.11a/b/g device will automatically detect and seamlessly
roam between both 802.11b (2.4Ghz), 802.11g (2.4Ghz) and 802.11a (5Ghz) wireless networks
1-2 Using a Wireless Local Area Network
A wireless LAN provides the same functionality of a wired network, but it eliminates the need to
install networking cables and other networking equipment. Not only is a wireless LAN easier to
deploy, but it also allows for mobility through “roaming.” For example the AMBIT WLAN
802.11a/b/g device can roam from a conference room to an office without being disconnected
from the network.