User Manual

InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless Ethernet Client 1
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing an InstantWave Wireless Ethernet Client (WEC).
This guide gives instructions on installing the WEC and using the configuration
program.
The InstantWave WEC is part of a family of easy to use high-performance wireless
communication products. The family products also include:
• InstantWave AP (NWH660)
• InstantWave PC Card (NWH610)
• InstantWave PCI Card (NWH630)
The InstantWave WEC provides a wireless connection to the Internet or to shared
resources for an Ethernet-enabled device. Once the WEC has been set up, all that
is required is a simple cross-over Ethernet cable between the WEC and the device
to be connected, e.g. notebook computer. Ad hoc mode allows Ethernet-enabled
devices to communicate wirelessly WEC to WEC
System Requirements
System requirements to install and operate the InstantWave WEC are:
• An Ethernet adapter
• A PC running Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP (only required when
configuration of the WEC’s network properties is necessary)
Placement Guidelines
A few tips to mention that are particularly significant in a radio wave
communications system:
1. Radio waves reflect or refract from buildings, walls, metal furniture, or other
objects. This could result in performance degradation due to the fluctuation of
the received signal.
2. Microwave ovens use the 2.45 GHz frequency band. InstantWave also
functions in the 2.4 ~ 2.5 GHz band, and therefore shares some of the band
with microwave ovens. This means that when a nearby microwave oven is in
use, it may interfere with InstantWave signals, resulting in performance
degradation on the wireless network.
For the best performance, follow the guidelines below in placing the product:
• Place as high as possible, in as open an area as possible