11Mbps IEEE802.11b PCI adapter
WL-8303

Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. May 09th, 2003.

Planet Technology Corp. today announced its new cost effective IEEE802.11b PCI bus Wireless Adapter - WL-8303). The WL-8303 is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter 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). It operates in the 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band, and is suited to both home and office environments.

The WL-8303 is provided with a detachable dipole antenna that can be replaced with optional external antennas to obtain better signal quality and longer connection distances.

Compatible with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Linux, the WL-8303 supports data rates of 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps. An auto-fallback function is provided so that the data rate will automatically adjust to a lower speed if signal quality is not good enough.

The WL-8303 supports both 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and 64/128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) Encryption for securing wireless network connections. AES is an advanced WLAN security technology included in the planned IEEE802.11i standard that can provide higher security protection for your wireless connections.

Application

WL-8303 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.
Features
Wireless connection without the difficulty and cost of cabling
Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b compliant
Up to 11 Mbps high-speed Transfer Rate
Based on 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology
Supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and 64/128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer to Peer) communication and Infrastructure mode with Access Point
Seamless integration with IEEE 802.3 LAN through WAP-1965, WAP-1960 or other IEEE 802.11b compliant Access Point
Supports most popular operating systems including Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Linux
One detachable dipole antenna
Low Interference and High Susceptibility Guarantee Reliable Performance
Supports Power Save mode
Supports PCI standard v2.2
   
SPECIFICATION

Attachment Interface

 PCI V2.2/2.1

LED Indicators

Link, TX/RX

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
(CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK)

RF Output Power

 16dBm

Sensitivity

-83dBm (@ PER<8%)
Data Rate 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps with auto-rate fall back
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA + ACK
Antenna One detachable dipole antenna
Range Coverage (In Open Environment) 11M
460 feet = 140m
5.5M 656 feet = 200m
2M 885 feet = 270m
1M 1311 feet = 400m
Working Mode Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure
Power Consumption TX: 3.3V, 340mA
RX: 3.3V, 160mA
Stand by / Sleep mode: 3.3V, 20mA
Dimension 135 x 121 x 19 (mm)
Humidity 0-95%, non-condensing (Operating and storage)
Temperature 0 ~ 55 degree C (Operating), -10~70 degree C (Storage)
Compatibility Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, Linux
Management Utility or Windows XP built-in management interface
Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 class B, CE Mark, ETSI 300 328
Ordering Information
WL-8303 11Mbps IEEE802.11b PCI adapter

Planet reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. All brand names and trademarks are property of their respective owners.

PLANET Technology Corp.
Tel: +886 2 2219-9518
Fax: +886 2 2219-9528
URL: http://www.planet.com.tw

Copyright (c) 2003, Planet Technology Corp.