Linksys Instant Wireless Series User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction
T h e I n s t a n t W ir e le s s T M N e t w o r k P C C a r d v e r . 3 . 0
Put the "mobile" back into mobile computing! Whether you' re at your desk or
in the boardroom, the Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card allows you to share
printers, files, and other resources anywhere within your L A N infrastructure,
increasing your productivity and keeping you "in touch."
T he Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card now has a new, higher-powered
antenna that provides a greater range than ever. T he increased sensitivity helps
filter out interference and "noise" to keep your signal clear. Improved error
correction in the chipset keeps you operating at higher transmission rates for
longer distances. A nd, since you only need one T ype II or III PCMCIA slot,
you' re free to use your other slots for additional accessories.
R eady to run in Type II or III PCMCIA -equipped notebook PCs running
Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT , 2000, and X P, the Instant Wireless™
Network PC Card ver. 3.0 is truly a "must-have" for all notebook PC users.
F e a t u r e s
• 11 Mbps High-Speed Data T ransfer R ate
• Compatible with V irtually A ll Major Network Operating Systems
• Plug-and-Play Operation Provides E asy Setup
• Integrated E qualizer R ecovers Weak Signals and E nhances Sensitivity
• Sturdy Metal Design with Integrated Antenna
• Works with A ll Standard Internet A pplications
• Interoperable with IE E E 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant E quipment
• Clear Channel A ssessment Increases Network T hroughput
• Hardware B uffer Chaining Provides High Performance While R eading and
Writing B uffers
• Capable of up to 128-B it WE P
• Free T echnical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for North A merica
Only
• 1-Year L imited Warranty
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Instant Wireless Series
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Network PC Card
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P a c k a g e C o n t e n t s
• One Instant Wireless Network PC Card ver. 3.0
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• One Setup Utility CD-R OM (User Guide on CD)
• Quick Installation insert and R egistration Card (not shown)
S y s t e m R e qu ir e m e n t s
• A 16-bit PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot
• PCMCIA revisions 2.10 compliant card and socket services
• Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, or X P
• 600 K bytes of free disk space for utility and driver installation
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