Planet WL-3560 - 54/108Mbps standard 11g PCMCIA Wireless LAN Adapter


Description
   The WL-3560 is an IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCMCIA card that can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint with an Access Point). IEEE 802.11g uses 2.4GHz frequency band, the same as IEEE 802.11b; but it provides almost 5 times throughput rate than 802.11b. With the latest innovative Super G technology integrated, the maximum data rate of WL-3560 is 108Mbps, which doubles the speed of standard 802.11g. WL-3560 is also backward compatible and interoperable with IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless devices. This dual-standard support allows for greater flexibility of deployment and use.

   The WL-3560 supports both 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for securing wireless network connections. The driver and utility supports most popular operating systems: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003. With advanced features and high performance capability, the WL-3560 is an excellent choice for constructing a wide range of wireless solutions.
Product Application
WL-3560 offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these:
  Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
  Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ.
  Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change locations.
  Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
Trade shows, Sports events, 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 requiring workgroups at customer sites.
  SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users requiring quick and easy installation of a small computer network.
  High security connection
Wireless network security installs quickly and provides the flexibility to reconfigure easily.
Key Features
 • Fully compliant with wireless LAN IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards
 • Wireless connection without the difficulty and cost of cabling
 • Dual-standard capability: 802.11g and 802.11b compliant
 • Super G mode provides up to 108Mbps data rate
 • Based on 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology
 • Supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
 • Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer to Peer) communication and Infrastructure mode with an Access Point
 • Seamless integration with IEEE 802.3 LAN through any IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g compliant Access Point
 • Supports most popular operating systems including Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003
 • Low Interference and High Susceptibility Guarantee Reliable Performance
 • Supports Power Save mode
 • Plug-and-Play installation
SPECIFICATIONS
 Attachment Interface  PC CardBus 32-bit compliant
 LED Indicators  Two Link/Act
 Operating Frequency / Channel  2.412~2.462GHz (FCC, Canada) / 11 Channels
 2.412~2.4835GHz (TELEC, Japan) / 14 Channels
 2.412~2.472GHz (ETSI, Europe) / 13 Channels
 RF Modulation  Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology
 (OFDM, CCK, QPSK, BPSK)
 RF Output Power  16-18dBm (typical)
 Sensitivity  802.11g: -72dBm @ PER<8%, 54 Mbps
 802.11b: -82dBm @ PER<8%, 11 Mbps
 Data Rate  Super G: Up to 108Mbps
 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps with auto-rate fall back
 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps with auto-rate fall back
 Media Access Protocol  CSMA/CA + ACK
 Antenna  Built-in patch antenna
 Working Mode  Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure
 Dimension (mm)  119 x 54 x 12 mm
 Humidity  0-95%, non-condensing (Operating and storage)
 Temperature  0~55°C (Operating), -10~70°C (Storage)
 Compatibility  Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003
 Management  Utility or Windows XP built-in management interface
 Electromagnetic Compatibility  FCC Part 15 class B, CE Mark, ETS 300 328
* Specification is subject to change without notice