User's Manual

6 Wireless Networker LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide
limitations. Consequently, all stations need to be within range of
each other.
2.3 54Mbps Operation and
Frequency Bands
The LA -5033 PCI adapter and LA -5030 PC Card support a
maximum 54Mbps data rate. The adapter automatically shifts data
rate when unable to maintain a high quality connection at 54Mbps.
When the WLAN adapter detects improved signal strength, it shifts
to an increased data rate, up to the maximum 54Mbps. The
following table indicates data rates and modulation method that can
be used in different bands (standards).
IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b
Data Rate Modulation Data Rate Modulation
6Mbps BPSK 1Mbps DBPSK
9Mbps BPSK 2Mbps DQPSK
12Mbps QPSK 5.5Mbps CCK
18Mbps QPSK 11Mbps CCK
24Mbps 16QAM
36Mbps 16QAM
48Mbps 64QAM
54Mbps 64QAM