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Wireless PCI Card
WL-8305
User’s Manual
Networking & Communicatio
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Copyright 2002 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this
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environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or
expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a
particular purpose.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
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FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following
two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this Device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm(8 inches)
during normal operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity
(R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8,2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, spe cial attention must be paid to the dangers of elect ric shock an d static ele ctricity
when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer
manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany, Greece, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg .The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Potential restrictive use
France: Only channels 10,11,12 and 13
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET Wireless PCI Adapter
Model: WL-8305
Rev: 1.0 (July, 2002)
Part No. EM-WL8305V1
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 1
1.1 F
1.2 A
EATURES
PPLICATIONS
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1.2.1 Infrastructure............................................................................................................2
1.2.2 Ad-Hoc..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.3 General Application.................................................................................................. 3
1.3 S
PECIFICATION
1.4 P
ACKAGE CONTENTS
1.5 M
INIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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1.6 SAFETY PRECAUTION.................................................................................................. 5
1.7 I
NSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION................................................................................................... 6
2.1 W
INDOWS
2.2 W
INDOWS
2.3 C
ONFIGURATION UTILITY INSTALLATION
98/ME/2000 D
XP
DRIVER INSTALLATION
RIVER INSTALLATION
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CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION............................................................................................. 12
3.1 “L
3.2 “C
3.3 “S
3.4 “S
3.5 “A
INK INFO
ONFIGURATION
ECURITY
ITE SURVEY
BOUT
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APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................. 17
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing WL-8305 PCI Wireless LAN Adaptor. This wireless adapter for PCI
standard version 2.2 compliant desktop PCs, is fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b standard
and supporting higher data rate up to 22Mbps. It can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Point to
Point/Point to Multipoint without Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (Point to Point/Point to
Multipoint with Access Point). It operates in 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band in the home or office
environment.
WL-8305 provided with a detachable dipole antenna and is connected to PC’s PCI slot. Thus,
it is capable of being placed practically anywhere on or around your computer to get better
signal quality and longer connection distance.
The WL-8305 is compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP. It supports 64/128-bit and
256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption for securing wireless network connection.
It’s data rate support 22, 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps. The 22Mbps data rate is designed by the
Packet Binary Convolutional Code (PBCC) modulation technique. With its auto-fallback
function, the data rate can be move to lower speed if signal quality is not good enough.
1.1 Features
2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation
Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b compliant
Up to 22Mbps data rate with CSMA/CA, provides up to 20% faster data transfer rates
than standard 802.11b compliant devices
Utilize Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology and support the
modulation of PBCC mode to provide robust, interference-resistant solution in a
multi-user environment
Working range up to 300 feet indoor and 1100 feet outdoor
Support Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure mode
Roaming capability to provide mobile computing for mobile worker to access network
resources anywhere in the field
Seamless integration with IEEE 802.3 LAN through PLANET WAP-1960, WAP-3000 or
other IEEE 802.11b compliant Access Point
Supports most popular operating systems including Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Support one detachable antenna
Plug-and-Play installation
Support PCI standard v2.2
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1.2 Applications
1.2.1 Infrastructure
The WL-8305 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated
wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of WL -8305 PC
users and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each WL-8305 PC in a
BSS can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.
An Infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a WL-8305 equipped PC to a
wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range for 2 WL-8305 PCs.
Since the Access Point is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission
range in an infrastructure LAN is doubled.
The use of a unique ID in a BSS is essential. All WL-8305 equipped PCs configured
without roaming options in an independent BSS must be configured with a BSS ID
corresponding to the WL-8305 used in the BSS. Check your WL-8305 for its BSS ID or
use the Site Survey function on Configuration Utility program to determine the BSS ID.
The Infrastructure Wireless LAN configuration is appropriate for enterprise-scale
wireless access to a central database, or as a wireless application for mobile users.
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More than one
BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The continuous network
allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All WL-8305 PCs or other IEEE 802.11b
compliant wireless adapters within one ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID
and use the same radio channel.
Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio channel and
optimum Access Point position is recommended. Proper Access Point positioning
combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
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1.2.2 Ad-Hoc
An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one WL-8305
adapter or other wireless adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN.
Computers in a specific Ad-Hoc wireless LAN must be configured to share the same
radio channel.
Ad-Hoc wireless LAN configurations are appropriate for branch level departments or
SOHO operations.
1.2.3 General Application
WL-8305 offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solutio n for wireless client access to the
network in applications like these:
1. Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
2. Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is
difficult to employ.
3. Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and
change location.
4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
Trade shows, 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 require workgroups at customer sites.
5. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.
6. High security connection
The wireless security network installs quickly and provides the flexibility to
reconfigure easily.
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1.3 Specification
Product Wire Free – 22Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
Model Name WL-8305
Attach Interface PCI 2.2 compliant
LED Indicators Power/Act*
Operating Frequency / Channel 2.412~2.462GHz (FCC, Canada) / 11 Channels
2.412~2.4835GHz (Japan, TELEC) / 14 Channels
2.412~2.472GHz (Euro ETSI) / 13 Channels
RF Modulation Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology
(PBCC, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK)
RF Output Power 18dBm
Sensitivity -83dBm (@ PER<8%)
Data Rate 22,11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps with auto-rate fall back
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA + ACK
Standard Antenna Detachable dipole antenna with reverse-polarity SMA
connector
Range Up to 1100 feet outdoor and 300 feet indoor
Working Mode Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure
Power Consumption TX: 3.3V, 650mA
RX: 3.3V, 350mA
Stand by / sleep mode: 3.3V, 20mA
Dimension (mm) 133*121*22 mm
Humidity 0-90%, non-condensing (Operating and storage)
Temperature 0 – 50 deg ree C (Operating), -20~70 degree C(Storage)
Compatibility Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP
Management Utility or Windows XP built-in management interface
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 class B, CE Mark, ETSI 300 328
Note: LED will lights on when WL-8305 get the power source and blinks to indicate activity.
1.4 Package Contents
Before installation, please check the items of your package. The package should inclu de the
following items:
WL-8305 x 1
Dipole Antenna x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Drivers and User’s Manual CD x 1
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If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
possible.
1.5 Minimum System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.
Operating System: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
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Desktop PC with CD-ROM driver
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One PCI slot
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1.6 SAFETY PRECAUTION
Only use the accessories attached with the device package. Otherwise, the device may not
function. If you miss or damage the accessories, please contact your local dealer.
1.7 Installation Considerations
Please keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and clients.
Each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless cover range form 3-90 feet. Position your
Access points, Residential Gateways, and computers so that the number of walls or
ceilings is minimized.
Building materials make a difference – A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a
negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points, and computers with wireless
adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other
materials.
Keep the wireless product away form electrical devices or appliances at least 3-6 feets,
which may generate extreme RF noise.
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Chapter 2 Installation
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information
about the Wireless PCI Card. Use the Procedure described in below in this chapter to install
under Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
Note: If you ever install the other Wireless Card before, please uninstall the existed
driver and utility first. If this is the first time to install this device, please refer to the
following steps to complete the installation.
2.1 Windows 98/ME/2000 Driver Installation
Note: The following installation operates under Window 2000. Procedures will be
similar to Window 98/ME. About Windows XP driver installation, please refer to next
section.
1. Slide in WL-8305 to a vacant PCI slot and fix the adapter to your PC.
2. Power on the PC and insert Drivers and User’s manual CD into CD-ROM drive.
3. Windows will automatically detect this wireless card and ask the user to install driver.
Please click “Next”.
4. Please select the first option and click “Next” to continue.
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5. Select “Specify a location” and click “Next”.
6. You can click “Browse” to find out WL-8305 driver location for Windows to install the
correct driver. (Suppose "E" is your CD-ROM drive, you can find the WL-830 5 driver in
E:\Drivers\WL-8305). Please click “OK” to continue.
7. Windows will show this screen to prompt you that it found a driver for the device you
are installing, please click “Next” to continue.
8. Windows 2000 may tell you this driver doesn’t contain Microsoft digital signature.
Please don’t worry about this. You can click “Yes” to continue the installation.
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9. Please click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.
(In Win98/Me, Windows will ask you to restart your PC when driver installation
finished.)
2.2 Windows XP driver installation
1. Slide in WL-8305 to a vacant PCI slot and fix the adapter to the PC.
2. Power on the PC and insert Drivers and User’s manual CD into CD-ROM drive.
3. Windows XP will detect WL-8305 and ask you to install driver. Please select the
second option and click “Next”.
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4. Please select “Include this location in the search” and then click “Browse” to find out
WL-8305 driver location to install driver. (Suppose "E" is your CD-ROM drive, you can
find out WL-8305 driver in E:\Drivers\WL-8305). Please click “Next” to continue.
5. WinXP will show you this dialog box to prompt you the driver is not pass Windows logo
testing, please press “Continue Anyway” to continue.
6. Please click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.
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2.3 Configuration Utility Installation
1. Run “setup.exe” under “E:\Utility\WL-8305\” directory, or click the “Start” button and
choose “Run”. When the box appears, enter “E:\Utility\WL-8305\setup.exe” (Suppose
“E” is your CD-ROM drive). You will see the dialog box as the picture. Please click
“Next” to continue.
2. You can click “Browse” to specify the Destination Folder that you want to install the
configuration utility. Or you can keep the default setting and click ”Next” to continue.
3. When installation completed, please click “Finish” to restart your PC.
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Note: If the card is not working properly after the restart procedure, you should make
sure that your system has free resources since it may show them as b ein g available,
although this may not be true.
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Chapter 3 Configuration
The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the WL-8305 and
monitor the status of the communication process. By double click the icon
tray, the dialog box as below appears.
This utility can be used to modify the configuration parameters when the device is active.
Please find the following for details of configuration options.
on the system
3.1 “Link Info.”
In screen above, you can check the status when WL-8305 is working. You can also click
“Radio Off” button to let the WL-8305 stop working. When WL-8305 stops working, the
button will rename to “Radio On”. If you want WL-8305 to work again, just click the
button again.
3.2 “Configuration”
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In this option, you can configure the settings of WL-8305 for the AP it will connect to.
After configuration, please press ”Apply” to save settings or “Cancel” to set again.
SSID: Shows and can be configured the SSID of the BSS that willing to join.
BSS Ty pe: Click pull-down button and select the operation mode as below.
Ad-Hoc: This mode indicates the 802.11b peer-to-peer operation. All
communication is done from client to client without the use of an Access Point.
Infrastructure: This operation mode requires the presence of an 802.11b Access
Point. All communication is done via the Access Point.
Any: WL-8305 will connect to other wireless device which is available around it.
You can select the device that it will connect to in “SiteSurvey” option.
Channel: Shows the number of the radio channel used for the network. Only Access
Points and Ad-Hoc nodes create the BSSID. This parameter is not active in the
infrastructure operation mode.
Tx Rate: Shows the Data Transfer Rate. There are 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps,
22Mbps and Auto. If Auto Mode is selected, the device will choose the best transfer rate
automatically.
Preamble (Long/Short):
Preamble is the first field of PPDU, which is the appropriate frame format for transmission
to PHY (Physical layer). There are two options, Short Preamble and Long Preamble. The
Short Preamble option improves performance in high network traffic area.
Power Mode: Shows Power Management modes. There are three optional selections for
this mode.
Continuous Access Mode: Adapter will always set in active mode. This mode
consumes the most power.
Maximum Save Mode: Adapter will enter power saving mode when it is idle. This
mode consumes the least power.
Fast Power Save: Adapter will transfer and receive signal once in each 5 seconds.
This mode consumes the moderate amount of power.
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3.3 “Security”
Additional security can be achieved by using the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption.
WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using one of the keys entered from this
panel.
Data Encryption: You can tick this option for enabling WEP function.
Auth. Mode:
Open Authentication: With this setting, the station in the WLAN can receives and
transmits data from Access Point (null authentication).
Shared Authentication:
with identical WEP settings.
Auto Switch:
or without data encryption. It will detect the AP that it connected is using which
Authentication mode and use the same mode to communicate.
With this setting, stations can communicate with the Access Point either with
With this setting, allows communication only with other devices
Passphrase: You can enter a number in this field and press “Done”. It will create the
WEP keys of Hexadecimal code automatically.
WEP Key options:
Default Key: There are 4 keys available for the WEP function. Please select one of
them for WEP to operate.
Network Key: You can define the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Key values by
yourself.
Key Length – Please select which WEP key mode you want to use. There are
three modes, each mode has two kind of key length and that is decide on the Key
Format you selected. 64bit (5ASCII / 10HEX.), 128bit (13ASCII / 26HEX) or 256bit
(29ASCII / 58HEX).
Key Format – You can select WEP key format to HEX (Hexadecimal code, 0-9, A-F) or
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange, 0-9, a-z, A-Z).
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3.4 “Site Survey”
This screen shows the APs or Adapters which available fro WL-8305 to connect. When
operating in work mode “Any”, it will show the available APs and Adapters at the same time.
Click “ Refresh “ to collect the BSSID and Channel information of all the wireless devices
around you.
If you wish to connect to any device on the “Available Network” list, select the device on the
list and click “Connect”, then WL-8305 will connect to the selected device and create a profile
for the selected device automatically.
You can configure profile with those buttons:
Add: Add a new profile.
Remove: Delete the profile you selected.
Properties: Modify the profile you selected.
After press Add or Properties, the dialog box as below will appears for configuring profile. You
can refer to above to know how to configure the setting for your need.
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3.5 “About”
It shows the current Driver, Firmware and Utility version.
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Appendix
This section provides some technology document of IEEE802.1 1 b. Read the description below
to know the standards about IEEE802.11b.
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
The IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a
standard for the industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from
different manufactures to communicate.
What IEEE802.11 features are supported?
The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions:
CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol
Multi-Channel Roaming
Automatic Rate Selection
RTS/CTS feature
Fragmentation
Power Management
What is PBCC?
This new products use the ACX100 chip from Texas Instruments. In addition to meeting
the existing standard, the chip also supports a new modulation scheme developed by TI,
called Packet Binary Convolution Code (PBCC). It's this scheme that gives the products
the extra kick: Even at lower speeds, PBCC provides better performance at greater
distances, and it can also work at 22 Mbps.
What is Ad-hoc?
An Ad-hoc integrated wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapte r,
Connected as an independent wireless LAN. Ad-hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a
departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation.
What is Infrastructure?
An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.
Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database,
or wireless application for mobile workers.
What is BSS ID?
A specific Ad-hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must
be configured with the same BSS ID.
What is WEP?
WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64/128 bit
shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11b standard.
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Can Wireless products support printer sharing?
Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products. Therefore, Wireless
products can work with Netware, Windows NT/2000/XP, or other LAN operating
systems to support printer or file sharing.
Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?
WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of
scrambling. On the software side, WLAN series offer the encryption function (WEP) to
enhance security and Access Control. Users can set it up depending upon their needs.
What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?
Frequency-hopping-spread-spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes
frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver. Properly
synchronized, the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel. To an unintended
receiver, FHSS appears to be short-duration impulse noise. Direct-sequence
spread-spectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be
transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). The longer the chip, the
greater the probability that the original data can be recovered. Even if one or more bits
in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the
radio can recover the original data without-the need for retransmission. To an
unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected
(ignored) by most narrowband receivers.
What is Spread Spectrum?
Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by
the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communication systems. It is
designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other
words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but
the trade off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect,
provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being
broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread –spectrum signal
looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
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