Belkin F5D6001_ver1 User Guide - Page 4

P74056_F5D6001_man(fp).qxd 5/3/2002 5:08 PM Page 2 wireless networking Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card (the Card). This high-speed Card provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution that is easy to set up and use. The Card transmits at a rate of 11, 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps to let you share files and printers on the network-without the hassle and inconvenience of connecting wires! Operating in the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmission, the Card implements the IEEE 802.11b standard and supports Windows© 98, 2000, Me, or XP operating systems. Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to communicate with other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medial) band operation • Includes an easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, home, etc. • Wireless interface compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard • PCI interface, complies with PCI specification 2.1 • 64- or 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless encryption, for the same security and privacy levels available in a wired LAN • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) networking modes • Data rate of up to 11Mbps Supports 11, 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps rates (Auto-Rollback) • Easy to install and use • External detachable antenna; optional desktop antenna • LED link indicator 2 wireless networking Product Specifications Host Interface: Power Consumption: OS Support: Certification: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Typical Operating Range: 32-bit, PCI 2.x-compliant 300mA (Max.) Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick 0˚ C to 55˚ C -25˚ C to 70˚ C Indoor: 160' (50m) @11Mbps, 260' (80m) @5.5Mbps or lower Outdoor: 490' (150m) @11Mbps, 980' (300m) @ 5.5Mbps or lower System Requirements • PC with available PCI expansion slot • PC running Windows 95, 98 SE, 2000, NT®, Me, or XP • CD-ROM drive (for loading software) Contents of Package • Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card • External Antenna • Software CD • Quick Installation Guide • User Manual 3