This device is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter. It can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint without Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint with Access Point). It operates in 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band in the home or office environment.
The WL-8303 is compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP and Linux. Complying with the latest wireless security protocol, including WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) Encryption, and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WL-8303 provides the strongest protection for your WLAN. Its data rate support 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps. With its auto-fallback function, the data rate can be move to lower speed if signal quality is not good enough.
WL-8303 provided with a detachable dipole antenna and the original antenna can be replaced with other external antenna to get better signal quality and longer connection distance.
Product Application
WL-8303 offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these:
Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ.
Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change locations.
Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
Trade shows, Sports events, exhibitions and construction sites need temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline and shipping companies need additional workstations for a peak period. Auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites.
SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users requiring quick and easy installation of a small computer network.
High security connection
Wireless network security installs quickly and provides the flexibility to reconfigure easily.
Key Features
Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b compliant
Up to 11 Mbps high-speed Transfer Rate
Base on the 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology