X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
ZIO X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter is a powerful 32-bit Cardbus/PCI Adapter
that installs quickly and easily into PCs. The Adapter can be used in Ad-Hoc
mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in
Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access
to the Internet in your office or home network.
The Wireless Cardbus/PCI Adapter connects you with 802.11g networks at up
to an incredible 54Mbps! And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with
all the up to 11Mbps 802.11b products found in homes, businesses, and public
wireless hotspots around the country. And in either mode, your wireless
communications are protected by industrial-strength WPA, so your data stays
secure.
1.2 About This Guide
This User Manual contains information on how to install and configure your
Wireless Adapter to get your network started accessing the Internet. It will
guide you through the correct configuration steps to get your device up and
running.
Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as below to
indicate important information.
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steps, actions or messages should not be ignored.
1.3 Copyright statement
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