PLANET WL-8310 - Manual (Page 5)

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Chapter 1 Introduction
IEEE 802.11g uses 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band, the same as IEEE 802.11b; but it provides
almost 5 times data rate than traditional 802.11b products. WL-8310 is compliant to both
802.11b and 802.11g, but it is capable to offer much higher data rate than standard. With the
latest innovative Super G technology integrated, the maximum data rate of WL-8310 is
108Mbps, which doubles the speed of standard 802.11g. Thus makes WL-8310 more suitable
for multimedia applications which required more bandwidth.
The WL-8310 is provided with a detachable dipole antenna that can be replaced with optional
external antennas to obtain better signal quality and greater connection distances.
The WL-8310 supports both 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA) for securing wireless network connections. The driver and utility supports most
popular operating systems: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003. With advanced features
and high performance capability, the WL-8310 is an excellent choice for constructing a wide
range of wireless solutions.
1.1 Features
l Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards fully compliant
l Wireless connection without the difficulty and cost of cabling
l Super G mode provides up to 108Mbps data rate
l Based on 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology
l Supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA)
l Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer to Peer) communication and Infrastructure mode with Access
Point
l Seamless integration with IEEE 802.3 LAN through any IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g
compliant Access Point
l Supports most popular operating systems including Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server
2003
l One detachable dipole antenna
l Low Interference and High Susceptibility Guarantee Reliable Performance
l Supports Power Save mode
l Supports PCI standard v2.2
1.2 Applications
1.2.1 Infrastructure
The WL-8310 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated