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11Mbps IEEE802.11 Products

WL-8300

Wireless LAN PCI Adapter


Chapter 1. About WL-8300 PCMCIA Card

The WL-8300 IEEE 802.11 PCI Card is a standard PC card that fits into any standard PCMCIA Type II slot with a PCI Adapter interface for a IBM PC compatible computer. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows 95/98 will automatically detect the card and begin the installation process. When installed, WL-8300 can communicate with other WireFree products to create a wireless network in your office or home.

1-1 Features and Benefits


1-2 Applications

WireFree products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these:

1. Remote access to corporate network information

E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.

2. Difficult-to-wire environments

Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to employ.

3. Frequently changing environments

Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location.

4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

Trade shows, 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 require workgroups at customer sites.

5. Access to database for mobile workers

Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers need access to database while being mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus.

6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users

SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.

7.     High security connection

The wireless security network installs quickly and provides the flexibility to reconfigure easily. (Please refer to manual for encryption configuration.)


1-3 Product Kit

WireFree WL-8300 includes the following items. Please go through each listed item below. If any listed item is not included, please contact your local dealer.

WireFree WL-8300 / PCI Adapter

Note: Due to the WL-8300 is base on the adapter WL-3550 and a PCI to PCMCIA bridge, in the following section,  the term "WL-3550" is also represent your WL-8300.


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