Chapter 1 – Overview
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(Wi-Fi*) adapters or a combination of any of these
technologies.
The Intel Wireless Gateway II has many benefits:
• Internet sharing. Up to 16 wireless plus 4 wired
connections. More than 4 wired connections requires
a network hub or switch which supports up to 32
connections. (16 wired and 16 wireless connections)
• Firewall and data security. Includes NAT firewall
and 64-bit or 128-bit WEP data encryption.
• Fast. Up to 11 Mbps 802.11b wireless (Wi-Fi*) or 10/
100 Mbps Ethernet communication speed.
• Extensibility. Can easily extend a wired network
with wireless devices to create a seamless network.
• Range. The wireless communication range is up to
300 feet, depending on environmental conditions.
• Easy-to-use. You can set up the gateway easily with
the configuration software.
See Glossary on page 76 for definitions of terms you are
not familiar with.
Verify system and service requirements
The computer you use to configure the gateway must
meet certain requirements.
System
requirements
• Microsoft Windows* 98, Me, 2000 (Professional
version), or XP (Professional or Home version)
• CD-ROM drive
• 800 x 600 resolution monitor (SVGA) or higher
• 10/100 Ethernet adapter
• Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer* 5.0 or
later, Netscape Navigator* 4.78 or later, or
equivalent)
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