About the Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter
Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Users Guide 5
2.2 11 Mbps Operation
The Spectrum24 Wireless LAN adapter supports a maximum 11Mbps data
rate. The adapter automatically shifts to a 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps data rate when
unable to maintain a high quality connection at 11Mbps. When the WLAN
adapter detects improved signal strength, it shifts to an increased data rate,
up to the maximum 11Mbps.
The following factors can dynamically alter the data rate:
• signal strength between the access point and Spectrum24 adapter
• the ratio of good transmitted packets to attempted transmitted packets
that fall below a threshold
• the MU finds a higher transmit rate with another AP.
Physical obstructions and numerous devices operating in close proximity to
one another negatively impact the ability to maintain an 11Mbps access
point association.