Planet Technology 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter WL-8317 - Manual (Page 5)

PLANET WL-8317 User Manual 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Complying with the IEEE802.11b/g standard, the WL-8317 provides simple, reliable, and
high-speed wireless connectivity for the desktop users. The WL-8317 is capable of offering up
to 54Mbps at 2.4GHz frequency bands.
Support of WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) with AES encryption keeps your wireless
communications away from unauthorized access and ensures secure data transfer. Backward
compatible with 802.11b standard, the WL-8317 is easier to join existing network and protect
your original investments. The WL-8317 also takes advantage of flexibility and convenience of
PCI interface.
1.1 Features
z IEEE 802.11b/g standard compliant
z Provides up to 54Mbps data rate at 2.4GHz
z Data rate auto-fallback mechanism increases connection reliability
z Supports 64/128-Bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 functions for high level of security.
z Support of Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure mode
z Support of most popular operating systems including Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP /
Vista
z Wireless connectivity without the hassles and cost of running cables
z Supports PCI v2.2 interface
z Seamless integration with existing LAN through any IEEE 802.1b/g complaint Access
Point.
1.2 Specification
Interface Complaint with PCI v2.2 standard
Standards Conformance Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g
Data Transfer Rate 11b : 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11Mbps (auto sensing)
11g : 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 48 / 54Mbps (auto sensing)
Operating Mode Infrastructure Mode, Ad-Hoc Mode
Security WEP 64/128-Bit, WPA, WPA2
Modulation 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps);
802.11g: OFDM
Channels 11 Channels (USA)
13 Channels (Europe)
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