Planet WL-8313 User manual

IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCI Card
WL-8313
User Manual

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Copyright 2004 by PLANETTechnology Corp.All rightsreserved.No partofthis publication may be
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Allbrand and product names mentioned inthis manualare trademarks and/or registered trademarks
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsforaClass Bdigital device,
pursuant toPart15 of FCC Rules. These limitsaredesigned to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
aparticularinstallation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try
to correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outleton acircuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician forhelp.
FCC Caution
Toensure continued compliance. (Example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two

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conditions: ( 1 )This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this Device mustaccept any
interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.
Federal Communication Commission(FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to
the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirementsof DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENTAND THE COUNCILOF 9March 1999 on radio equipmentand telecommunication
terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of theirconformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal
Equipmentand Satellite EarthStation Equipment) As of April 8,2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safetyof those who install and use it. However,
special attention must be paid to the dangersofelectric shock and static electricity when working with
electrical equipment.All guidelines ofthis and ofthe computer manufacture mustthereforebe allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium,Denmark,
Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany,Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg .The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version ofthis device is also authorized foruse in EFTAmember states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Potential restrictive use
France: Only channels 10,11,12 and 13
Revision
User s Manual for PLANETIEEE 802.11g Wireless PCI card
Model: WL-8313
Rev: 2.0 (April, 2004)
Part No. EM-WL8313V2

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................1
1.1 FEATURES.......................................................................................................................1
1.2 APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................2
1.2.1 Infrastructure..........................................................................................................................2
1.2.2 Ad-Hoc...................................................................................................................................2
1.2.3 General Application................................................................................................................2
1.3 SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................3
1.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................................................................4
1.5 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................4
1.6 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.......................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE..................................................6
2.1 CONFIGURATION UTILITY INSTALLATION ............................................................................6
2.2 DRIVER INSTALLATION......................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION UTILITY.....................................................10
3.1 LINK INFO......................................................................................................................11
3.2 CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................12
3.3 SITE SURVEY.................................................................................................................14
APPENDIX....................................................................................................16
GLOSSARY..................................................................................................18

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Complying with the newly approved 802.11g standard,WL-8313 provides afasterwireless
connection for desktop users who want to access network resources. The gadget deliversdataat
speeds up to54Mbps, 5times datarate than 802.11b. It can operate in Infrastructure mode or
Ad-hoc mode based on your needs
WL-8313 provides 360 degrees coverage ofwireless access by employing adetachable dipole
antenna,which can be replaced with any types ofexternal antennas to bettersignal strength,link
quality and enhance signal coverage range. Supportof 64 and 128-bit WEP encryption plus WPA
(Wi-Fi Protected Access) high-level encryption keeps your wireless network from unauthorized
access and ensures secure data transfer.
WL-8313 is backward compatible with 802.11b products, allowing interoperability with any Wi-Fi
certified wireless 802.11b/gproducts, so both 11b and 11g clientscan reside on the same network.
Support of mostoperating systems such as Windows98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003 offers greater
scalability and usability,making the device a perfect choice for users who aregetting tired of running
cables or in constant need of wireless access.
1.1 Features
l 2.4GHz ISMband, unlicensed operation
l AfastWireless connection without the hassles and costof running cables
l IEEE 802.11b/g standard compliant
l Up to 54Mbps data rate
l Utilization ofDirect Sequence Spread Spectrum plus OFDMmodulation to provide a robust,
interference-resistant solution in a multi-user environment
l One detachable dipole antenna
l Support of 64/128-bitWEP encryption and WPA(Wi-Fi Protected Access)-PSK high-level
encryption
l Support of Ad-Hoc /Infrastructure mode
l Seamless integration with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet through any other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant
Access points
l Support of most popularoperating systems including Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003
l Support of Power Save mode

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1.2 Applications
1.2.1 Infrastructure
The difference between Infrastructurenetwork and Ad-hoc network is that the former requires an
Access point.For old buildings, open areas, or frequently changing environments, just install the
WL-8313 on yourdesktop, and you thus can getconnected to the wired Ethernet through a
wireless Access Point. SOHO userscan then access the Internet and shareall kinds of datawith
the otherwired orwireless clientswithin the coverage of wireless signals. For enterprise users,
the installation of multiple Access Points to enlarge the coverage ofwireless signals can provide
wireless users with seamless network access.
The Infrastructure mode is appropriatefor enterprise-scale wireless access to acentral
database or provides various wireless applications for mobile users.
Infrastructure mode also supportsroaming capabilities for mobile users. More than one BSScan
be configured as an Extended Service Set(ESS). The continuous network allows users to roam
freely within an ESS. All wireless clientsusing WL-8313 or otherIEEE 802.11b compliant
wireless adapters within one ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID and use the same
radio channel.
Before adopting an ESS with roaming capability,choosing an available radio channel with less
interference is highly recommended. Proper Access Point positioning combined with aclear
radio channel will greatly enhance performance.
1.2.2 Ad-Hoc
Need awireless networking comprising of several desktops or laptopswithout any access point?
Configuring all the wireless adapters to operate in Ad-Hoc mode will be the easiestand
cost-effective way to meet your requirements.
An Ad-hoc mode is awireless network type in which agroup of computers equipped with
WL-8310 or other wireless adapters are connected as an independent wireless LAN. All
computers operating in this mode mustbe configured to share the same radio channel.
In this kind of network, newdevices can be quickly added;however,userscan only
communicate with other wireless LAN computers that are in this wireless LAN workgroup within
range.
1.2.3 General Application
WL-U356 offers afast, reliable, and cost-effective solution for wireless access to the various
network scenarios:

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1. Remote access to corporate network for information
Emails, file transfer, or terminal service.
2. Difficult-to-wire environments
Old or historical buildings, public occasions, venues and open area where it is difficult to wire.
3. Frequentlychanging environments
Factories, retailers, and offices that frequently change locations and rearrange the workplace.
4. TemporaryLANs for special projects or peak time
Events, exhibitions, construction sites or some important occasions that requiretemporary
network access.
5. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office)users
SOHO users in need of a easy-to-install and wide coverage networking
1.3 Specification
Product IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCI card
Model Name WL-8313
Attached Interface PCI V2.2
LED Indicators LINK/ACT
Operating Frequency /
Channel 2.412~2.462GHz (FCC, Canada) / 11 Channels
2.412~2.472GHz (ETSI, Europe) / 13 Channels
2.412~2.484GHz (TELEC, Japan) / 14 Channels
Emission type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology
RF Modulation OFDMwith CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
RF Output Power 13-15dBm
Data Rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24,36,48, 54Mbps
Antenna One Detachable Dipole Antenna
Sensitivity
IEEE802.11b:
1, 2 Mbps (BPSK, QPSK): - 90 dBm
5.5 Mbps (CCK): - 87 dBm
11 Mbps (CCK): -84 dBm
(Typically @PER < 8% packet size 1024 and @25ºC + 5ºC)
IEE802.11g:
54Mbps (64QAM): -70dBm
48Mbps (64QAM): -71dBm
36Mpbs (16QAM): -75dBm
24Mbps (16QAM): -79dBm
18Mbps (QPSK): -82dBm
12Mbps (QPSK): -84dBm
9Mbps (BPSK): -85dBm
6Mbps (BPSK): -86dBm
(Typically @PER < 10% packet size 1024 and @25ºC + 5ºC)
Working Mode Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc

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Power 3.3V 5%
Power Consumption
802.11g:
TX: 550mA,
RX: 330mA
Standby: 300mA
802.11b:
TX: 580mA,
RX: 350mA
Standby: 300mA
Dimension (mm) 120x65 x5 mm
Humidity 5 ~ 95%, non-condensing (Operating and storage)
Temperature 0 ~ 55℃(Operating), -10 ~ 65℃(Storage)
Management Utility or Windows XP/Server2003 Wireless Zero Configuration
utility
Electromagnetic
Compatibility FCC, CE
1.4 Package Contents
Before installation, please check the items of your package.The package should include the following
items:
1 x WL-8313
1 xDipole Antenna
1 xQuick Installation Guide
1 xDrivers and User s Manual CD
If any ofthe above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.
1.5 MinimumSystem Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirements:
Operating System:Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Serer 2003
Desktop PC with a CD-ROM drive
One vacant PCI slot
Important: WL-8313 is compliant with the PCI V2.2with 3.3V output voltage standard. Some old model
motherboards, especially those for Intel Pentium, Pentium II, AMD K6, K6-II, K6-III or CyrixM5, M6
processors, provide only PCI V2.0 or V2.2 slotswith only 5V output voltage that cannot be supported by
WL-8313. Therefore, toensure smoothinstallation of the Wireless adapter,please do examine the
system requirements for the adapter, particularly the specification of the PCI slots of the motherboard.
The PC with Intel Pentium III 600MHZ or above is highly recommended for bettercompatibility.

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1.6 Installation Considerations
l Beware of the walls and ceilings. Each wall orceiling can reduce your wireless cover range form
3-90 feet. Properly position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers so that
the number of walls or ceilings residing between Access Points and clients is minimized.
l Building materials make adifference –A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have anegative
effect on signal coverage range. Try to properly position Access Pointsand computerswith
wireless adapters so thatthere would be less obstacles existing between them.
l Keep your wireless LAN devices away from microwaves, cordless phones and child incubators. It
is likely that the latter will cause interferences to affect the operation of your wireless LAN
devices.

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Chapter 2 Installation Procedure
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the
Wireless PCI Card. Followthe proceduredescribed belowin this chapter toinstall the PCI adapter
under Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003.
Note: If you had ever installed the other Wireless Cards before,please uninstallthe existed
drivers and utilities first. If this is the first time to installthis device, please refer to the following
steps to complete the installation.
2.1 Configuration Utility Installation
Note: The following installation operates under Window XP.The procedure also applies to
Window 98SE/Me/2000/Server 2003..
Please install the configuration utility before inserting WL-8313 into the PCI slot of the computer.
1. Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the autorun program. Once completed,
a menu screen will showup as follows.
2. Click the “Configuration Utility”hyperlink in the WL-8313 field toinitiate the installation
procedure.You will see the belowInstallShield Wizard window.Please click “Next”to
continue.
Note: If the above-mentioned screen does notappear,click Start”atthe taskbar.Then,
select Run”and type E:\utility\WL-8313\setup.exe”, where E is your CD-ROMdrive.

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3. You may click “Browse”to specify the Destination Folder you prefer for the installation of utility.
Otherwise, you can keep the default setting and click “Next”to proceed.
4. Once the utility is installed, select “Yes”to restartyour computer right away,or select “No”to
restartlater.After making the decision, click “Finish”to go on.

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2.2 Driver Installation
Note: The following installation operates under Window XP. The procedure also applies to
Window 98SE/Me/2000/Server 2003. If your operating system is Windows 2000, please
directly skip to step 3. If your operating system is Windows 98SE/ME, Windows will
automatically detect the device and ask you to reboot (For Windows 98SE, the system
installation CD will be required). Just click Yes”to proceed.
1. Power off your computer. InsertWL-8313 into a vacant PCI slot and turn on the computer.
2. Windowswill automatically detectthe device.Choose “Install the software automatically
(Recommended)”.Then click “Next”to continue.
3. Ascreen will appear to inform you that the PCI adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing
(WHQL). Click “Continue Anyway”to proceed since the cardhas been tested thoroughly to
verify the compatibility.

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Note: If your operating system is Windows 2000, the below window will pop up. Please click
Yes”to continue.
4. When the driver is installed, click “Finish”to complete the installation procedure.

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Chapter 3 Configuration Utility
The Configuration Utility is apowerful tool thathelps you to configure WL-8313 easilyand
monitor the status of wireless communication. By double-clicking in the system tray, the dialog box
will appearas follows:
Note: It is highly recommended to use PLANET utilitytool to configure WL-8313 rather than
Windows XP/Server2003 Wireless Zero Configuration utilityunless you want toimplement
WPAhigh-level encryption. Windows XP/Server 2003 Wireless Zero Configuration utilitywill
take over the configuration of the PCI adapter after installation of the configuration utility and
driver for the PCI adapter ifthe operating system is Windows XP/Server 2003. Make sure to
disablethe Wireless Zero Configuration utility provided by Windows XP/ Server 2003 before
launching PLANET utility.Tocompletethis, firstly,restart your computer,and click the
Windows XP/ Server 2003 networking icon in the system tray,and then click Advanced”in
Wireless Network Connection”window.Uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless
network settings”and click OK”to exit (If your operating system is Windows 98SE/ME/2000,
this step can be skipped).Atlast,double-click the utilityicon in the system tray to use the
configuration utility.

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3.1 Link Info.
The default page is as belowafter you launch the configuration utility.It displays the current link
status of WL-8313.You may press the “Radio off”button if you want your wireless PCI adapter to
stop working. After the wireless PCI adapter stopsworking, the “Radio off”button will be
renamed to “Radio on”. Click itif you would like to getyour wireless PCI adapter back to work. If
you have connected to acertain Access Point,pressing “Rescan”button enables the wireless
PCI adapter to rebuild the link with the Access Point.
1. Status: It showsthe BSSID associated with, which can be used to identify the wireless network.
2. SSID: It showsthe current SSID, which must be the same for the wireless client and AP in order
to establish the link.
3. TxRate: It shows the current data rate for transmission.
4. Channel: It shows the current channel forcommunication.
5. Link Quality: It shows the link quality of WL-8313 with the Access Pointwhen operating in
Infrastructure mode.
6.Signal Strength: It shows the signal strength of the wireless connection between WL-8313 and
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7. DataRate: It showsthe statistics of datatransfer based on the number ofpacketstransmitted
and received.
3.2 Configuration
In this page,you can configure the settings of the Access Point you want to connect to or you
have connected to. After making the configuration, please click “Apply”to make it work or
“Cancel”to give up.
1. SSID: It must be identical for each wireless clients and devices in the same wireless work.
2. BSS Type: There are two types available for selection:
(1)Ad-hoc: This mode allowsclients to communicate directlywith each otherwithout the use of
an Access Point.
(2)Infrastructure: This mode requires the presence ofan Access Point, via which all
wireless communication is conducted
3. Channel: Itshows the current channel on which the APis operating.In Infrastructure mode, this
value is fixed, while in Ad-hoc mode it can be changed.
4. Tx Rate: It showsthe datatransfer rate. If Automode is selected, the device will choose the best
data transferrate automatically.
5. Preamble (Auto/Long/Short): There are 3 options: Auto, Short, and Long Preamble.
Preamble is asequence of bitstransmitted at 1Mbps that allowsthe PHYcircuitry to reach
steady-state demodulation and synchronization of bit clock and frame start. It is the first Suffield
of PPDU, which is the appropriate frame format fortransmission to PHY(Physical layer).The
Short Preamble minimizes overhead and thus improves throughput performance. However,the
Short Preamble is supported only by IEEE802.11b (High-Rate) standard and notby IEEE
802.11. Thatmeans the stations using Short Preamble cannot communicate with the peers
using Long Preamble. IfAutoPreamble is selected, the device will automatically choose the
appropriate preamble type to communicate with the Access Point.
6. Power Mode: It shows Power Management modes. There are 3 options: Continuous Access
Mode (CAM), Maximum Power Save, and Fast Power Save.

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(1)Continuous Access Mode: The adapter will be always operating with full power, consuming
the mostpower.
(2)Maximum Save Mode: The adapter will enter power saving mode when it is idle and only
revives when there is datatransmission, consuming the minimum power.
(3)Fast Power Save: The adapter will transfer and receive data once in each 5 seconds,
consuming the moderate level of power.
Encryption
This page enables you to configure security settings of WL-8313. WEP(Wired Equivalent
Privacy) provides Shared key authentication and dataencryption.
1. Data Encryption: You can check this for enabling WEPdata encryption.
2. Authentication Mode: If Data Encryption is implemented, it will be required to choose the
authentication mode. There are 2 options available:
(1)Open Authentication: In this mode, wireless stations directly associate with the Access
Point without any authentication (null authentication). You can decide whether to employ WEP
data encryption.
(2)Shared Authentication: In this mode, wireless stations communicate with the Access Point
with the identical WEP key settings for authentication and data encryption. It combines with
WEPdata encryption.
3. WEPKeyoptions: This will be configurable only when Data Encryption is enabled.
(1)Default Key: There are 4 keys available for the WEPauthentication/data encryption. Please
select one of them to use.
(2)Network Key: You can define the WEP (Wired EquivalentPrivacy) Key values by yourself.
(3)KeyFormat: You can decide on the WEPkey format in HEX (Hexadecimal code, 0-9, A-F) or
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange, 0-9, a-z, A-Z) code.
(4)KeyLength: You can select 64 or 128 bits as the length of the WEP keys. Each category has
2kinds of key length based on the key format you have selected: 64 bit (5ASCII/ 10 HEX)and
128 bit (13 ASCII/ 26 HEX).
Note: When you enable WEPdata encryption, please ensure that you have configured the same

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authentication mode, key number and key value as the wireless device you connect to.For
example: Your Access Pointis working in Shared Key authentication mode with WEPKey1 and
key value (AAAAA),please ensure WL-3563 is using the same settings to communicate with
this Access Point. Inaddition, If you want to use WPA(Wi-Fi Protected Access)and WPA—PSK
high level encryption,it is high recommended that you use Windows XP/Server 2003 Wireless
Zero Configuration or third-party applications such as Funk Odyssey Clientor MDC Aegis
Client.
3.3 Site Survey
In this page,The Available Network list displays all available Access Points (Infrastructuremode) and
adapters (Ad-hoc mode) within the signal coverage range for WL-8313 to connect to. Click “Refresh”to
scan all available networks again. Selectone of them you prefer to establish the link by simply
double-clicking the specified Access Point or clicking the “Connect”button. Then WL-8313 will connect
to the device and create a profile for the selected device automatically.
You can configure the profile with those buttons:
(1)Add: Add anewprofile. If you want to create anewAd-Hoc network, you should add anew
profile manually and set the BSS Type as “Ad-Hoc”.

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(2)Remove: Delete the selected profile.
(3)Properties: Viewor modify the selected profile .
After clicking “Add or “Properties ,the dialog boxas belowwill appearfor your configuration. You
can refer to the above to configure the settings of the profile to meet your needs.
About
This page displays the current firmware, driver and utility version of WL-8313.

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Appendix
This section provides some technological Q&A.Read the description belowto knowthe IEEE802.11g
standard.
ü What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
The IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN standardsubcommittee has formulated astandard for the
industry.The objective is toenable wireless LANhardware from differentmanufacturersto
communicate with each other.It is backward compatible with 802.11b.
ü Which IEEE 802.11 features are supported?
The product supportsthe following IEEE 802.11functions:
CSMA/CAplus Acknowledge protocol
Multi-Channel Roaming
Automatic Rate Selection
RTS/CTS feature
Fragmentation
Power Management
ü What is Ad-hoc?
An Ad-hoc mode is awireless network type, meaning agroup of computerswith WLAN
adapters areconnected as an independent wireless LAN. It is operating without the presence of
the Access Point.
What is Infrastructure?
An Infrastructure is awireless network type, meaning wireless stations communicate with each
other via an Access Point.
ü Can Wireless products support printer sharing?
Wireless productsperform the same function as LAN products. Therefore, Wireless products
can work with Netware, WindowsNT/2000/XP/Server 2003, or other networking operating
systems to support the printer or file sharing.
ü Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?
WLANfeatures two-folded protection in security.On the hardware side, as with Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum technology,it has the inherentsecurity featureof scrambling.On
the software side,WLANseries offer the encryption function (WEP)to enhance security and
Access Control for users to setup depending on theirneeds.
ü What is DSSS？What is FHSS？And whatare their differences?
Frequency-hopping-spread-spectrum (FHSS)uses anarrowband carrierthat changes
frequency in a pattern that is known to both the transmitterand receiver. Properly synchronized,
the net effect is to maintain asingle logical channel.Toan unintended receiver,FHSS appears
to be short-duration impulse noise.Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) generates a