Airlink AWLL3025 Manual - Page 3

1. Introduction The Wireless USB Adapter (hereafter called USB adapter), compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g, is a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office, or in public places. This USB adapter connects directly to any USB-ready desktop/notebook computers, so that you can share files, printers, and high-speed access to the Internet over your existing wireless network easily, without disassembling your computer. The USB adapter has a data rate of up to 54Mbps, and can auto-negotiate to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps to be compatible with any IEEE 802.11b/g device. The USB adapter is compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and can be used in either Ad-hoc mode (computer-to-computer, without a wireless router) or Infrastructure mode (computer-to-wireless router, a wireless router is required). 1.1 Features ‧ With the IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz (OFDM) standard ‧ High data transfer rate - up to 54Mbps ‧ Supports 64/128/256-bit WEP and WPA data encryption security ‧ Supports peer-to-peer communication among any wireless users, no Access Point required ‧ Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability ‧ Supports the most popular operating systems: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ‧ Portable and mini-size design ‧ Suitable for any IBM-compatible notebook or desktop PC 1.2 Package Contents Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following items: ‧ One Wireless USB Adapter ‧ One USB Extension Cable ‧ One Quick Installation Guide ‧ One Driver & Utility CD (with User's Manual) If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible. 3