ParkerVision D2D00004 Benutzerhandbuch

WLAN3000

Wireless PC LAN Card

Chapter 1 :

Getting to Know Your

ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card

This chapter introduces the main features of the ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card

1.1 Introduction

The ParkerVision Wireless PC LAN Card is an 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b wireless PCMCIA

card and has a standard PCMCIA adapter which ﬁ ts into any standard PCMCIA Type II

notebook computer slot. Its maximum 11 Mbps data rate gives equivalent Ethernet speed to

access corporate networks, home networks, or the Internet in a wireless environment. The

ParkerVision Wireless PC LAN Card gives you wireless communication with any 802.11b-

compliant product, allowing you to stay connected anywhere within a coverage area.

1.2 Features of the ParkerVision Wireless PC LAN Card

The following are the essential features of the ParkerVision Wireless PC LAN Card .

• Supports data rate of 1,2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps

• Range of one mile in an open environment, when used with a ParkerVision wireless access

point

• Supports Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-point access

• Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and computer Network LAN

• Helps to augment existing networks quickly and easily

• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-

resistant, and secure wireless connections capabilities

• Network connectivity minus the cost of cabling

• Supports, Windows 2000/XP

• Supports Plug and Play

• Ease of installation

• Flexibility and mobility to locate or move networked computers

1.3 Applications

The ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card offers fast, reliable and cost-effective solutions for

wireless networks. They include:

• Remote Access capability to Corporate Networks for email, ﬁ le transfer and terminal

emulation access.

• Difﬁ cult to Wire Environments - For use in historical or old buildings, asbestos installations

and open areas where wiring is impossible to deploy.

• Frequently Changing Environments - For retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently

rear-range the workplace or change locations.

• Temporary LAN’s for Special Projects or During Peak Time - For trade shows, exhibitions