Belkin F5D7000 User Manual - Page 3

OVERVIEW Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to communicate with other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps as well as other 54g products at 54Mbps that have the 54g™ badge on the package. 54g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps and operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Configuration Utility • Wireless interface compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard and 54g products • PCI interface, for operation in virtually any desktop computer • 64 or 128-bit Wireless (WEP) Encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes • Data rate of up to 54Mbps o Supports 11, 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps rates (802.11b) o Supports 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6Mbps rates (54g) • Easy installation and use • External antenna • LED power and network link indicators OVERVIEW Applications and Advantages • Wireless connection around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables. • Connection rates of up to 54Mbps Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hot spot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products. • Compatibility with 802.11b products 54g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other products that display the 54g mark. • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install. • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations. • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and constructions sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period. • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need. 2 3