WL-3560

54/108Mbps Standard 11g PCMCIA Wireless LAN Adapter

 
 

Overview

The WL-3560 is an IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCMCIA card 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). IEEE 802.11g uses 2.4GHz frequency band, the same as IEEE 802.11b; but it provides almost 5 times throughput rate than 802.11b. With the latest innovative Super G technology integrated, the maximum data rate of WL-3560 is 108Mbps, which doubles the speed of standard 802.11g. WL-3560 is also backward compatible and interoperable with IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless devices. This dual-standard support allows for greater flexibility of deployment and use.

The WL-3560 supports both 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for securing wireless network connections. The driver and utility supports most popular operating systems: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003. With advanced features and high performance capability, the WL-3560 is an excellent choice for constructing a wide range of wireless solutions.

Application

WL-3560 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.
 
 

Key Features

• Fully compliant with wireless LAN IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards 
• Wireless connection without the difficulty and cost of cabling 
• Dual-standard capability: 802.11g and 802.11b compliant 
• Super G mode provides up to 108Mbps data rate 
• Based on 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology 
• Supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and Wi-Fi Protected Access
　(WPA) 
• Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer to Peer) communication and Infrastructure mode with an
　Access Point 
• Seamless integration with IEEE 802.3 LAN through any IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g 
　compliant Access Point 
• Supports most popular operating systems including Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server 
　2003 
• Low Interference and High Susceptibility Guarantee Reliable Performance 
• Supports Power Save mode 
• Plug-and-Play installation 

Specification

Product
Attachment Interface PC CardBus 32-bit compliant
LED Indicators Two Link/Act
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
(OFDM, CCK, QPSK, BPSK)
RF Output Power 16-18dBm (typical)
Sensitivity 802.11g: -72dBm @ PER<8%, 54 Mbps
802.11b: -82dBm @ PER<8%, 11 Mbps
Data Rate Super G: Up to 108Mbps
802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps with auto-rate fall back
802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps with auto-rate fall back
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA + ACK
Antenna Built-in patch antenna
Working Mode Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure
Dimension 119 x 54 x 12 mm
Humidity 0-95%, non-condensing (Operating and storage)
Temperature 0~55 degree C (Operating), -10~70 degree C (Storage)
Compatibility Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Server 2003
Management Utility or Windows XP built-in management interface
Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 class B, CE Mark, ETS 300 328

Download

Datasheet

Date Version Description Download
2011-03-04 1.0 WL-3560
 

Driver

Date Version Description Download
2011-03-04   Initial Release Driver for Windows Vista.
2011-03-04   Support eXtended Range mode
2011-03-04   Initial Release
2011-03-04   Fix the site survey can't update issue.
2011-03-04   WL-3560 driver V2.1.3.1.
 

User's Manual

Date Version Description Download
2011-03-04 1 User's Manual
2011-03-04 2 User's Manual
 

Utility

Date Version Description Download
2011-03-04   utility version 2.1.8, driver included Add WPA2 support. (for Win2000/XP only)
2011-03-04   Support eXtended Range mode
2011-03-04   WL-3560 utility V1.28.4
2011-03-04   Fix the site survey can't update issue.
2011-03-04   WL-3560 utility v1.28.7.
2011-03-04   Initial Release
 

EC Declaration

Date Version Description Download
2011-03-04   EC Declaration