
ZyXEL M-102 User’s Guide
Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter introduces the ZyXEL M-102 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility.
1.1 About Your ZyXEL M-102
The ZyXEL M-102 is a state of the art high throughput IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant wireless
LAN adapter. Using the latest MIMO technology, the ZyXEL M-102 provides you with the optimal
throughput speeds and range allowing you wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking
environment.
The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL M-102.
• Your ZyXEL M-102 can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless devices.
• Automatic rate selection.
• Standard data transmission rates up to 54 Mbps.
• Proprietary Atheros
TM
transmission rates of 108 Mbps
• Offers 64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network
security.
152-bit WEP encryption must be supported on both the client device and host device. Please refer
to your user manual of the specific device in question.
• Supports IEEE802.1x, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and WPA2 standards.
• Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.
• Built-in Smart antenna.
• Driver support for Windows XP and Windows 2000 Operating Systems
1.2 ZyXEL M-102 Hardware and Utility Installation
Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide provided in the package to install the ZyXEL Utility and
also your ZyXEL M-102 802.11b/g Wireless Cardbus Adapter.
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