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ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card
Getting to Know Your Wireless PC Card 1-1
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your ZyAIR 100
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ZyAIR 100.
1.1 The ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card
The ZyAIR 100 is an 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11(b) Wireless PC Card and standard PCMCIA adapter that fits
into any standard PCMCIA Type II slot on a notebook computer. Its 11 Mbps data rate gives equivalent
Ethernet speed to access corporate networks or the Internet in a wireless environment. When installed, the
ZyAIR 100 is able to communicate with any 802.11 and 802.11b-compliant product, allowing you to work
anywhere in the coverage area, enjoying its convenience and mobility.
1.2 Features of the ZyAIR 100
The following are the essential features of the ZyAIR 100.
l Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps Data Rate
l Working Range up to 800 ft. in an Open Environment
l Supports Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-point Access
l Seamless Connectivity to Wired Ethernet and PC Network LAN’s Helps to Augment Existing
Networks Quickly and Easily
l Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology Provides Robust, Interference-Resistant and
Secure Wireless Connection
l Wireless Connectivity Minus the Cost of Cabling
l Supports a Wide Range of LAN NOS (Network Operating System), e.g., Windows® 95/98/NT, DOS
and Windows® 2000
l Supports Plug and Play
l Ease of Installation
l Greater Flexibility and Mobility to Locate or Move Networked PCs