
Chapter 1 About the Wireless Mini-PCI Card
This IEEE 802.11g Wireless Card is compatible with notebook computer Mini-PCI slot.
As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows 98/2000/ME/XP will automatically recognize the
wireless Mini-PCI Card and initiate the installation process. Upon successful
installation, the wireless Mini-PCI Card will communicate seamlessly with other IEEE
802.11g wireless products.
1-1 Features
1. Supports up to 54 Mbps data rate.
2. Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access provides increased
flexibility.
3. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s offers quick,
trouble-free integration with existing networks.
4. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides secure wireless
connection.
5. Wireless connections eliminate the hassle and cost of cabling.
6. Supports a wide range of LAN (Local Area Network) Network Operating Systems
(NOS)
including Windows 98/2000/ ME/XP
7. Easy Plug and Play installation.
8. Omni - directional antenna provides wide range of reception.
9. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PC’s
1-2 Applications
This wireless Mini-PCI cards offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless
client access to the network. Refer below for examples :
Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation
Difficult-to-wire environments
Historic or older buildings without Ethernet wiring.
Buildings with asbestos insulation
Open areas where wiring is difficult to employ
Re-layout frequently environments
Retailers, manufacturers or other organizations that frequently rearrange the