Proxim Harmony 802.11a Network Adapter 802.11a Instrukcja Użytkownika Pobierz pdf

The Harmony 802.11a Demo Kit contains everything you

need to quickly and easily set up ad-hoc mobile networks,

allowing you to inter-network with your colleagues at wired

network speeds.

• Share large files, such as PowerPoint presentations,

CAD drawings, and spreadsheets.

• Distribute and play multimedia files, such as

MPEG-2 videos or MP3 audio playlists, over the

network.

• Expedite the transfer or backup of critical files

between computers.

Creating a wireless ad-hoc network requires only three (3)

simple steps. This document provides details for each of

these steps depending on your operating system.

Step 1. Install the Harmony 802.11a PC Card in each

notebook and configure them for an ad hoc network.

Step 2. Enable file sharing on the notebook containing the

file you need.

Step 3. Browse to the file you need on the remote com-

puter.

Students gather in the library to collaborate on

a project before class.

The Harmony 802.11a PC Card is an IEEE 802.11a-com-

pliant CardBus card, offering:

• 54 Mbps data rate in 802.11a mode

• 108 Mbps data rate in Proxim’s 2X mode

• Up to 10 times higher data rates at any range

than 802.11b

• No interference from cordless phones and

microwave ovens

• Longer battery life due to higher energy efficiency

Harmony 802.11a CardBus PC Card

Step 1. Install the Harmony 802.11a PC

Card in each notebook and configure them

for an ad hoc network.

Insert the Harmony 802.11a PC Card into an available

CardBus slot. The computer should recognize the card and

offer to search for a driver. Direct the search to look on the

supplied CD. After the installation is complete, restart the

computer if prompted. Access the 802.11a PC Card’s

Network Properties screen and configure the Network

Mode to Ad Hoc and enter an SSID. By default the card

is in 802.11a mode. If desired, enable the Turbo mode for

higher speed. After all selections are made, select <OK>

until the Network Properties window is closed and restart if

prompted.

For more details on this installation, refer to the Demo Kit

Quick Start Guide included on the CD.

HARMONY 802.11a WIRELESS APPLICATION NOTE

Creating Ad-Hoc Mobile Networks Using Harmony 802.11a PC Cards

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The Harmony 802.11a Demo Kit contains everything youneed to quickly and easily set up ad-hoc mobile networks,allowing you to inter-network with your c

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Step 2: Enable file sharing on the notebookcontaining the file you need. For Windows 98 Second Edition and Millennium Edition,right-click Network Neig

Strona 3 - Throughput vs. Radio Rate

Performance EvaluationThroughputThe performance of any wireless LAN is highly subject toenvironmental conditions. Numerous factors, such as mate-rial

Strona 4 - 802.11a Mode vs. 2X Mode

In general, the 802.11a cards will consistently maintain adata rate, at any range, of 3 to 10 times higher than 802.11bproducts. For example, if the