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5,QVWDOODWLRQThis section covers installing and uninstalling the RF802EW.The RF802EW is easily installed and is used without cables forusing network r

6:LQGRZV170(,QVWDOODWLRQ1. Be sure that there is no PCMCIA adapter inserted in yourcomputer.2. Start your computer.3. Insert the Syste

716. The Select Network Protocols box displays. From the list ofmanufacturers, click Microsoft. From the Network Protocols list,select NetBEUI, and

8:LQGRZV17,QVWDOODWLRQ1. With Windows NT networking installed, start your computer.2. Insert the RF802WLC card into an open PCMCIA card slot.3.

9:LQGRZV0(,QVWDOODWLRQNote: Do not insert the PCMCIA Card until you are asked to do so.This may result in unsuccessful installation of your WLA

10:LQGRZV0(8QLQVWDOODWLRQTo uninstall the RF802WLC under Windows 2000, click Start, pointto Programs, then click Uninstaller of Wireless LAN 11

11&RQILJXUDWLRQ8WLOLW\The RF802WLC card uses its own management software.All functions controlled by user are provided by this application.Usuall

12/LQN,QIRWDE The Link Info tab provides RF802WLC connection information. Management window Link Info tabStateDisplays the current state of the dri

13RescanPressing the rescan button causes the driver to restart and begin itsConnection Procedure. The connection procedure differsdepending on the M

14&RQILJXUDWLRQWDEThe Configuration tab contains several operating parameters of thedriver. Changes to any of the parameters in this panel can b

Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,

15ModeSelect from a list of supported Network “Modes”. The modesdisplayed will have three values: “802.11 Ad Hoc”, “ Ad Hoc”, and“Infrastructure”.80

16(QFU\SWLRQWDEManagement window Encryption tabYou may desire an additional measure of security on your wirelessnetwork, which can be achieved by usi

17since the same keys must be entered into each node on thewireless network.Key 1 – Key 4These can be used to manually enter the keys. This may benec

18$ERXWWDEManagement window with About tab openThe About tab shows the product version including details of theDriver, Configuration Utility, and NIC

197URXEOHVKRRWLQJTo make the installation of Wireless LAN Card more users friendly,we have suggested following the installation steps one by one aslis

20For the Card under Windows NT:Check the following if you encounter problems while installing thePCMCIA card or if your PCMCIA card does not function

216SHFLILFDWLRQVHardware compatibility− IBM-compatible computer with a PCMCIA Card Type IIDriver support− Windows 95 OSR2− Windows 98− Windows 2000

22Radio specificationsRange:− per cell indoors approx. 35-100 meters or more− per cell outdoors up to 100-300 metersFrequency range:− 2.4-2.4835 GH

23/LPLWHG:DUUDQW\Multi-Tech Warranty & Repair PoliciesMulti-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its productswill be free from def

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2,QWURGXFWLRQThe RF802WLC wireless LAN card is an 802.11b standard, high-speed 11M bps wireless network adapter that plugs into thePCMCIA slot on your

3:LUHOHVV/$1%DVLFVWireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great numberof advantages over a traditional, wired system. Wireless LANs(WLAN

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