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User’s Manual
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Pretec CompactWLAN 802.11b is a standard CompactFlash Type I card using wireless LAN
technology. It provides you the easiest and fastest way to access your wireless and wired network.
Its compact size and ease-of-use make the Pretec CompactWLAN 802.11b ideal for use in any
network environment in which available space is limited. A data rate of 11 Mbps gives fast-speed
access to a corporate network or the Internet in a wireless environment. Once active, the Pretec
CompactWLAN 802.11b card is able to communicate with any 802.11 and 802.11b compliant
devices.
1-1 Features and Benefits
1. Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rate.
2. Working range up to 100 m (328 ft) in an open environment.
3. Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access.
4. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s augments existing networks
quickly and easily.
5. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant
and secure wireless connection.
6. Wireless connection without the cost of cabling.
7. Supports major Windows CE-based PDAs such as Handheld PC, Pocket PC, Pocket PC
2002, and BE-300/500.
8. Native support in the Linux-based Sharp Zaurus SL-5500
9. Support high security WEP encryption (64-bit and 128-bit)
10. Supports Plug and Play.
11. Easy installation.