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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the RangeLAN2 792x
Ethernet Adapter, a member of the RangeLAN2 family. As with
all members of the RangeLAN2 family, the Ethernet Adapter is a
long range, high performance LAN product that allows Ethernet-
ready devices to communicate wirelessly with networked com-
puters.
The RangeLAN2 792x Ethernet Adapter was designed to be a
“plug and play” product. External rotary switches allow you to
configure your Ethernet Adapter manually. In many cases, you
will not even need to run any software to configure it. However,
if you need to change the software parameters, you will find the
configuration tool easy to use. In no time, you will have a
wireless connection to your network’s application software,
printing, e-mail, and other network services!
This wireless adapter allows for easy expandability of your
wireless network, increasing range and facilitating mobility
applications. It operates at the Data Link level (layer 2) of the
OSI model providing an Ethernet-ready device with protocol-
independent access into an existing RangeLAN2 network.
Proxim is the leading supplier of spread spectrum radio network-
ing technology for local area environments. Proxim’s un-
matched spread spectrum networking expertise, combined with
the company’s extensive experience serving the communication
needs of the mobile computing user, have kept Proxim at the
forefront of the emerging wireless market.