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Chapter 1 Introduction
The GW-DS54SGX is a network device that enables your computer connection to a wireless local
area network (WLAN). A wireless LAN uses the wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology to
transmit and receive data without having to physically attach to the network. The wireless
protocols that come with this product ensure data security and isolation from interference
generated by other radio frequencies.
The adapter also features WEP and WPA-PSK hardware-based security capabilities. This allows
you to protect data over wireless communications, and still without sacrifice the performance when
encrypting and decrypting the data. With friendly user interface and easy setup wizard tool, the
adapter is easy to install and use.
1.1 Features
¾Compatible with IEEE 802.11b high rate standard to provide wireless 11Mbps data rate
¾Compatible with IEEE 802.11g higher speed standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data rate,
and the turbo mode of 108Mbps (For USA)
¾Operation at 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz frequency band to meet worldwide regulations
¾Dynamic date rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 and 108Mbps 802.11g
¾Dynamic date rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for IEEE 802.11b
¾Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching
¾Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WEP for security
¾Supports infrastructure networks via Access Point and ad-hoc network via peer-to-peer
communication
¾Supports WPA-PSK enhanced security
¾Friendly user configuration and diagnostic utilities
¾Complies with PCI 2.3 standard
¾Drivers support Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP
1.2 Package Contents
¾GW-DS54SGX
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾CD-ROM (User's Manual / Driver & Utility)
¾Dipole Antenna
¾Warranty Card
1.3 Wireless Network Options
1.3.1 The Peer-to-Peer Network
This network installation sets a small wireless workgroup easily and quickly. Equipped with
wireless cardbus adapters or wireless PCIbus adapter, you can share files and printers between
each desktop and laptop computer.
