Planet WL-8317 [5/19] Chapter 1 introduction

PLANET WL-8317 User Manual 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

Complying with the IEEE802.11b/g standard, the WL-8317 provides simple, reliable, and

high-speed wireless connectivity for the desktop users. The WL-8317 is capable of offering up

to 54Mbps at 2.4GHz frequency bands.

Support of WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) with AES encryption keeps your wireless

communications away from unauthorized access and ensures secure data transfer. Backward

compatible with 802.11b standard, the WL-8317 is easier to join existing network and protect

your original investments. The WL-8317 also takes advantage of flexibility and convenience of

PCI interface.

1.1 Features

z IEEE 802.11b/g standard compliant

z Provides up to 54Mbps data rate at 2.4GHz

z Data rate auto-fallback mechanism increases connection reliability

z Supports 64/128-Bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 functions for high level of security.

z Support of Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure mode

z Support of most popular operating systems including Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP /

Vista

z Wireless connectivity without the hassles and cost of running cables

z Supports PCI v2.2 interface

z Seamless integration with existing LAN through any IEEE 802.1b/g complaint Access

Point.

1.2 Specification

Interface

Complaint with PCI v2.2 standard

Standards Conformance

Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g

Data Transfer Rate

11b : 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11Mbps (auto sensing)

11g : 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 48 / 54Mbps (auto sensing)

Operating Mode

Infrastructure Mode, Ad-Hoc Mode

Security

WEP 64/128-Bit, WPA, WPA2

Modulation

802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps);

802.11g: OFDM

Channels

11 Channels (USA)

13 Channels (Europe)

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