Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 1 Wireless LAN Basics ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Local Area Network (LAN)...........................................................................................................................................
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual PART I. Wireless LAN Card Monitor Utility for Win98\98SE\Me\2000\NT .............................................................. 21 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor.................................................................................................................................... 21 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility ........................................................................................................................... 22 Status .......
Contents Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card....................................................................................................... 47 Removing the Wireless LAN Card ............................................................................................................................ 47 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Software........................................................................................................... 48 Chapter 5 Updating the Device Driver .
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Appendix D Specification ......................................................................................................................................... 67 Software .................................................................................................................................................................... 67 Hardware.........................................................................................................................
Contents Table of Figures Figure 3-1 Ad-Hoc Configuration ..........................................................................................................................24 Figure 3-2 Infrastructure Mode Configuration .......................................................................................................26 Figure 3-3 Indrastructure Mode Link Status..........................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction This Wireless LAN Card is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN PCMCIA/USB adapter. It allows your computer to connect to a wireless network and to share resources, such as files or printers without being bound to the network wires. Operating in 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio transmission, the Wireless LAN Card transfers data at speeds up to 11Mbps. Both Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure mode are supported.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Wireless LAN Basics This section conations some Wireless LAN basics to help you better understand how the product work together to create a wireless network. Local Area Network (LAN) Simply put, a LAN is a network that exists in a relatively limited area. A network is two or more computers connected together sharing files and peripheral devices such as printers.
Chapter 1 Introduction card installed. A wireless Ad Hoc network can also access a wired LAN’s TCP/IP service (such as e-mail and the Internet) by using a TCP/IP software router on an Ethernet equipped PowerBook or notebook. Infrastructure Network The infrastructure network uses an access point (or several access points) as a gateway, linking the wireless network to a wired LAN.
Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card This chapter describes the system requirement and Wireless LAN Card status LEDs. In addition, we will guide you through the Wireless LAN Card installation as outlined below: For Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/NT 1. Installing the software utility using the provided Software Utility CD. 2. Installing the hardware and then driver installation will be auto-processed. For Windows NT4.0 (for PCMCIA card only) 1.
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card After completing the steps above, if you need to set up the TCP/IP protocol to communicate with your network, refer to “Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP” on page 63 for details. System Requirements To use the Wireless LAN Card, your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/XP/NT4.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card (Only for Wireless LAN USB Card) The USB adapter comes with one powerful antenna. You can rotate the antenna from 0 to 180 degrees to adjust its range and the connection quality. Note: Do not rotate the antenna more than 180 degrees, otherwise permanent damage may be caused.
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card 2. Insert the provided Software Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and select Install Driver and Utility. Or, run Setup.exe from the D:\Utility folder of the Software Utility CD where D is the drive letter. When the welcome screen pops up, click Next. 3. For quick installation, select One Click Installation and Click OK to jump to step 10.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual 8 4. Click Next to continue. 5. To install the software to the default destination folder, click Next. If you are to install to a different folder, click Browse, select another folder, and then click Next.
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card You can change your Operating Mode later by the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility. See “Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility” on page 23 for details. 6. Click Next to continue. 7. Select the Operating Mode (Ad Hoc or Infrastructure) in which your wireless client will operate, and then click Next.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual 8. Depending on the Operating Mode you specified on Step 7, different ESSID Dialog box appears. In the Specify ESSID box, enter the Service Set ID name. For Ad hoc mode only, in Select Channel box, select a channel number as your operation radio channel. Then click Next. You can change your settings later by the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility. See “Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility” on page 23 for details.
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card 9. If the settings listed are correct, click Next to begin copying files. Otherwise, click Back to modify your settings. 10. After Windows OS copies the Setup files from the Wireless LAN Card Software Utility CD, click Finish.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Installing the Hardware and Driver Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000 The red LED on the Wireless LAN Card will light when the Wireless LAN Card is connected to your computer. For Windows 2000, you will not see Digital Signature Not Found message with the setting below: Control Panel > System >Hardware > Driver Signing > Ignore- Install the software anyway….
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card Note: If you need to set up the TCP/IP address or the subnet mask, refer to “Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP” on page 63 for details. Now you are done with the installation procedure. Select Start > Programs > Wireless LAN Card > Configuration & Monitor Utility. You should be able to see the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility icon appearing on the right side of the taskbar. Proceed to next chapter to configure or fine-tune your Wireless LAN Card settings.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Windows NT4.0 (For Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Only) After installing the Wireless LAN Card Software, you should manually install the driver for the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card first before you insert the PCMCIA card. Windows NT will not install the drivers for the card automatically. Follow the steps below to install the driver and then the hardware: Note: You must install Windows NT Service Pack 5 or above before installing the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card driver. 1.
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card 2. Select the Adapter tab, and click Add to install the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card. 3. Click Have Disk to continue.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual 16 4. Type the directory in which the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card driver is located. 5. When the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card driver is found, it will show the type of the Wireless LAN Card. Click OK to continue.
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card 6. Then be sure to prevent the IRQ Level and I/O Port Address from colliding with other hardware. 7. Finally, you must click the Bindings tab to bind network protocols to the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card . Click Close and Windows NT will ask you to restart the computer . Insert the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card into PCMCIA slot and then restart the computer.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Windows XP The red LED on the Wireless LAN Card will light when the Wireless LAN Card is connected to your computer. After installing the Wireless LAN Card Software, plug the Wireless LAN Card into your computer’s PCMCIA slot/USB port. The Wireless LAN Card is powered; no external power is required. Note: Windows XP will not install the drivers for the card automatically, so users must follow the steps to install the driver as below: 1.
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card 2. Point the directory to the Software Utility CD, for example, D:\Utility\drivers\PCMCIA(USB)\winXP. Click Next to continue. 3. The Windows now will copy the drivers form the Software Utility CD.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual 4. 20 After Windows XP copied the drivers from the Software Utility CD, click Finish.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility PART I. Wireless LAN Card Monitor Utility for Win98\98SE\Me\2000\NT Wireless LAN Cards Monitor If the utility is not launched, manually start the monitor by selecting Start > Programs > Wireless LAN Card, > Configuration & Monitor Utility. The Wireless LAN Card uses the Wireless LAN cards Monitor Utility for both configuration and monitoring. The utility is launched automatically with its icon located on the right side of the taskbar.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual By the color of the monitor icon, you can determine the connection status as below: Red Not Linked Computer is not connected to Access Point Blue Linked Computer joined to an Access Point. Note: In Ad-Hoc mode, the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor icon is always in blue color no matter the wireless lan card(Ad-Hoc mode) connects to other wireless lan card(Ad-Hoc mode) or not.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility You can connect your computer to a network in one of the following two ways. Refer to sequential sections for configuration: Ad Hoc Connecting to other Wireless LAN Card equipped computers, forming a wireless network. Infrastructure Connecting to a wired/wireless network through an Access Point. Connecting to Other Wireless LAN Cards (Ad-Hoc Mode) 1.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual 1. Open Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility. 2. Click the Status tab. 3. Select Ad-Hoc mode. 4. Select the Channel number. 5. Type the SSID name of the Wireless LAN group 6. Click Submit. 7. Click Exit if you wish o exit the utility.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Connecting to Access Points (Infrastructure Mode) 1. In the taskbar, double-click the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor icon to display the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility dialog box. 2. Click the Status tab. 3. In the Operating Mode list, click Infrastructure. 4. In the SSID list, type SSID name of the Access Point. The wireless client must use the same SSID as the Access Point in order to communicate with other computers via the Access Point. 5.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual 1. Open Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility. 2. Click the Status tab. 3. Select Infrastucture mode. 4. Type the SSID name of the Wireless LAN group 5. Click Submit. 6. Click Exit if you wish o exit the utility.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Checking Link Quality (Infrastructure Mode Only) If you are in Ad-Hoc mode, the Signal Strength and Link Quality fields are grayed-out. To check the link quality of the connection when in Infrastructure mode,, double-click the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor icon on the taskbar to display the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility dialog box. Then click the Status tab. The status is displayed at the lower part of the panel.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Statistics Statistics feature allows you to view the available statistic information (Data packets). Tx indicates data is being transmitted whereas Rx indicates data is being received. To renew or update the statistics, click the Reset button.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Site Survey Site Survey function scans the wireless network searching for available Access Points and wireless stations (Ad-hoc mode) within the range of the card. Available stations are listed with the following information: BSSID: Basic Service Set ID. It is actually the MAC address of the Access Point/wireless station (Ad-hoc mode). It can be used to identify the stations when they have the same SSID. SSID: Service Set ID.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Connecting to Desired Site By Site Survey Utility If you want to connect to any of the Access Point(s) and Ad-Hoc Station(s) listed, doubleclick on your choice (on the BSSID field). The utility will take you back to the Status screen showing the parameters of the connection newly established.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Encryption Encryption technology is used to enhance wireless media security. Your encryption settings must match the those used by the Access Points or wireless stations (Ad-hoc mode) in your network, or your computer will be unable to communicate with others of your network. To enable encryption, do the following: 1. Select the Encryption tab from the Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility. 2. Select your encryption type from 64 Bit or 128 Bit. 3.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual 6. Select the Authentication Type from Open System and Shared Key. Your authentication type must be the same as those on the Access Point/wireless client (Ad-Hoc mode) with which you want to associate. 7. To have the new settings take effect, click the Submit. Then click Exit to exit the utility.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Advanced Advanced features allows you to change advanced configuration settings: Fragmentation Threshold and RTS Threshold. Fragmentation Threshold: The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented and at what size. On an 802.11 wireless LAN, packets exceed the fragmentation threshold are fragmented, i.e., split into, smaller units suitable for the circuit size.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Figure 3-7 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility – Advanced 34
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Version Version tab displays the basic information about the device, including the Driver, Firmware and Application Version. Use the Exit button if you wish to exit the application.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual PART 2. Configuration Utility for Windows XP Under Windows XP, the Wireless LAN Card uses the Wireless Network Connection utility for both configuration and monitoring. The utility can be quickly accessed via the network connection icon on the system tray.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Figure 3-9 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Connect to Wireless Network 3. If the target Access Point/Wireless LAN Card (Ad-Hoc mode) has been set with WEP key, you must enter the same WEP key in the Network key field. Otherwise, leave it blank. 4. Click Connect, then you will join the target network and this dialog window will disappear.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Note: If the wireless connection can’t be established, double-click the connection icon and then click Properties. Go to Authentication tab first to make sure that you use the correct authentication type for the Wireless LAN Card. For more information, refer to “Authentication” on page 44. Viewing Wireless Connection Status After you successfully connect to the Access Point or Wireless LAN Card (Ad-Hoc mode), double-click the icon in the system tray again.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Figure 3-10 Windows XP- Connection Status Configuring Your Wireless Properties To configure your wireless properties, open the Wireless Network Connection Status window as described above, and then click the Properties button. This will open the Wireless Network Connection Properties window which allows you to configure more detailed items of the Wireless LAN Card.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Figure 3-11 Windows XP Connection Properties -General 40
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Wireless Networks This tab contains two sections: Available networks and Preferred networks described as below. Under Available networks section, you can also see all the Access Points and Wireless LAN Cards (Ad-Hoc mode) available in the air. Clicking Refresh will update the list of Access Points and Wireless LAN Cards (Ad-Hoc mode).
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Under Preferred networks section, you can add any wireless networks that you wish to connect to. To do this, just click Add to add more Access Points or Wireless LAN Cards (AdHoc mode) to the list. After you click the Add button, the Wireless Network Properties window pops up. Type your network name (SSID) and, if needed, the wireless network WEP settings.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility After you add several profiles into Preferred networks, you can change the order in which connection attempts to preferred networks are made. Just select the target wireless network and click Move up or Move down to move it to a desired position. To Access Certain Wireless Network Only If you just want to access certain wireless network type, click the Advanced button on the Wireless Networks tab (Figure 3-12) to open the Advanced window.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Figure 3-14 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Set up Network to Aceess Authentication This tab allows you to configure the authentication settings of your Wireless LAN Card. The most important setting for the Wireless LAN Card is to disable Enable network access control using IEEE802.1X to ensure successful connection between the Wireless LAN Cards and Access Points or other Wireless LAN Card (Ad-Hoc mode). You must disable this function for any reason.
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility Make sure to clear the Enable network access control using IEEE802.1X check box to ensure successful connection.
Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Should you need to uninstall the Wireless LAN Card and application software for any reason,, you should remove the hardware from your computer and then uninstall the associated software. Please proceed as follows. Removing the Wireless LAN Card The Wireless LAN Card complies with the PCMCIA/USB standard that allows devices to be inserted into and removed from the computer’s PCMCIA slot/USB port when the computer is power on.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Software Make sure that you have removed the hardware before you proceed. 48 1. Close all programs that are currently running. 2. Click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, Wireless LAN Card and then click Uninstall Configuration & Monitor Utility.
Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card 3. Click OK to proceed with the software removal procedure. 4. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual 5. 50 When prompted, click OK to restart your computer to complete the uninstallation.
Chapter 5 Updating the Device Driver Periodically, you may need to upgrade the Wireless LAN Card’s driver when a newer version is available. Check our website for information about the latest driver upgrades. When you have finished the download procedure, please follow as below to update the device driver. 1. Uninstall the Wireless LAN Card as described in Chapter 4. Follow the steps to remove the Wireless LAN Card and then uninstall the software. 2. Install the new driver you have downloaded.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Radio Interference You may be able to eliminate any interference by trying the following: • • • • • Reseat the Wireless LAN Card. Increase the distance between the wireless computers and the device causing the radio interference. Plug the computer equipped with the Wireless LAN Card into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Card Not Detected If the Wireless LAN Card is not detected by Windows, try the following: • • • Make sure the Wireless LAN Card is properly inserted in the PCMCIA slot/USB port. Make sure the PCMCIA slot/USB port in your computer is working. Contact your dealer for additional testing if there is a hardware problem with the Wireless LAN Card.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Poor Link Quality If the Link Quality display stays in the Poor range, it could be due to one of the following reasons: • • Radio interference. Distance between Wireless LAN Card and Access Point is too far. Decrease the distance between the Wireless LAN Card and Access Point (or another card).
Appendix A Limited Warranty Wireless LAN Hardware The seller warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Wireless LAN Software The seller warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it , except as noted below, will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller. The seller warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. No updates are provided.
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) The following equipment: Product Name: Wireless LAN Card is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements of FCC Part 15 rules. The operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15 Warning: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 2.5cm between the radiator & your body.
Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP This section contains instructions for configuring the TCP/IP protocol of the Wireless LAN PCMCIA/USB Card. The IP address policy depends on your wireless network. You should configure your TCP/IP protocol as instructed by your network administrator. 1. On the taskbar, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. 2. Click the Configuration tab of the Network dialog box. 3.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual For correct IP address information for your wireless LAN installation, contact your network administrator. For more information on IP addresses, see the Network Working Group Specification RFC 1918 on the Internet. 64 4. On the IP Address tab, choose one of the methods as required: Option A: Click Specify an IP address. In the IP Address box, enter a valid four-component IP address, either a public or private one as required.
Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP Option B: Select Obtain an IP address automatically. An IP address will be automatically assigned to your computer. 5. Click OK to return to Network dialog box and click OK again to finish configuration. If your TCP/IP properties have been modified, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Click Yes to have new settings take effect.
Appendix D Specification * Specifications are subject to change with notice. Software Standards Compliance Operation Modes Security Features • • • • • • • • IEEE 802.11 / 802.11b Standard PCMCIA v2.1 Standard (WLAN PCMCIA Card) USB 1.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Monitor and Configuration Device Driver and Configuration Utility • • • • • • • Reliable and robust monitor and configuration utilities Dynamic configuration Network traffic statistics gathering Clear LED Indicators for real time monitor current network status A PCMCIA NDIS 5.0 mini-port driver running on Windows 98(SE)/ME/2000/XP/NT4.0 platforms(WLAN PCMCIA Card) A USB NDIS 5.
Appendix D Specification Hardware Interface • • One 2.4GHz RF interface for Wireless LAN connection Interface: WLAN PCMCIA Card: One PCMCIA interface WLAN USB Card: One USB connector Radio Characteristics • • • Frequency Band: 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz ISM Band (subject to local regulations) Spreading: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Modulation CCK: 11Mbps and 5.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Radio Characteristics • Antenna: Two Internal Antennas (WLAN PCMCIA Card) • One external antenna (WLAN USB Card) Transmit Power: 17dBm (typical) (WLAN PCMCIA Card) 17dBm (typical) (WLAN USB Card (R)) • 12dBm (typical) (WLAN USB Card (I)) Receiver Sensitivity: -82dBm @ FER < 8% (WLAN PCMCIA Card) -80dBm @ FER < 8% (WLAN USB Card (R)) -80dBm @ FER < 8% (WLAN USB Card (I)) 70
Appendix D Specification Power Requirement and Operation Environment Requirement • Temperature WLAN PCMCIA Card Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) Storage Temperature: -10°C to 65°C WLAN USB Card (R) Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) Storage Temperature: -10°C to 80°C WLAN USB Card (I) • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C Humidity: 5% to 80% (non-condensing) (WLAN PCMCIA Card) 5% to 80% (non-condensing) (WLAN USB Card (
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual WLAN USB Card (R) Receive mode: 250mA Transmit mode:420 mA Doze mode: TBD WLAN USB Card (I) Receive mode: 322mA Transmit mode:382 mA Standby mode: TBD Sleep mode: TBD LED Indicators (from left to right in front panel) PCMCIA Specification -WLAN PCMCIA Card 72 • • • • • Activity (Green) Power (Red) PCMCIA v2.
Appendix D Specification USB Specification -WLAN USB Card Physical -WLAN PCMCIA Card Physical • • • • • • • • USB 1.1 Compliant USB Slave Plug and Play Hot Swapping Form Factor: PCMCIA (16-bit) Type II PC Card PCB Dimensions: 118.20mm (L)×54.00mm (W)×0.76mm (H) PCB Weight: 46g Dimensions: 79.52mm (L)×48.00mm (W)×0.
Glossary 10BaseT Access Point Ad Hoc BSS Channel Encapsulated An IEEE standard (802.3) for operating 10 Mbps Ethernet networks (LANs) with twisted pair cabling and a wiring hub. An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access Points combined with a distributed system support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility. A network composed solely of stations within mutual communication range of each other (no Access Point connected).
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual ESS Ethernet The most widely used medium access method, which is defined by the IEEE 802.3 standard. Ethernet is normally a shared media LAN; i.e., all the devices on the network segment share total bandwidth. Ethernet networks operate at 10Mbps using CSMA/CD to run over 10BaseT cables. Gateway A network component that acts as an entrance to another network. IEEE 802.11 The IEEE 802.
Glossary Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a server or a workstation) within that network. ISP Internet Service Provider. An organization that provides access to the Internet. Small ISPs provide service via modem and ISDN while the larger ones also offer private line hookups (T1, fractional T1, etc.). LAN Local Area Network. A communications network that serves users within a defined geographical area.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Radio Frequency 78 RF, Terms: GHz, MHz, Hz —The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one Million-Hertz. One giga hertz (GHz) is one Billion-Hertz. The standard U.S. electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55–1.6 MHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88–108 MHz, and wireless 802.11 LANs operate at 2.4GHz.
