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Introducing InfoWave
Congratulations on purchasing InfoWave! You have made the right decision to bring the
power of wireless technology into your hands, and you will soon discover the many
delightful advantages and the wonderful benefits made possible through the magic of
wireless connectivity.
This chapter will introduce you to InfoWave and describe some of the advantages and
possible uses of your new product.
What is InfoWave?
InfoWave is a low-cost solution for such applications as cable replacement, wireless
home networking, and remote data collection and control. Using the digital spread-
spectrum technology, InfoWave is a plug-and-play RS-232 cable replacement -- just
connect it to a serial port and it provides transparent wireless connectivity. InfoWave
offers reliable and secure communications between computers or data devices at
distances of up to 350 feet indoors and 1000 feet outdoors.
PC to PC Networking (Model: 9209/9211/9213/24211/24213)
By simply connecting an InfoWave unit to each computer's serial port, the two InfoWave
units establish a point-to-point connection between two computers. You can download
and install the InfoWave Networking Software from InnoMedia's web site or use other
software applications such as Hyper Terminal and pcANYWHERETM.
The InfoWave Networking Software turns two computers into a mini-network. Now,
the peripherals and files of the two computers can allows two users to print with the same
printer, fax or email with same modem, exchange files, and play games with each other.
Moreover, both users can simultaneously and independently surf the Web using the same
phone line and the same Internet Service Provider account. Users can download the
InfoWave Networking software from our Web site http://www.innomedia.com/wireless/.
PC to Peripheral Connection (Model: 9210/9212/9214/24212/24214)
Two InfoWave units can provide a point-to-point communication between a PC and a
data communication device like an external V.90 modem without any software
installation.
PC to Multiple Devices Communication (9208/9218/9228/24218/24228)
For point-to-multipoint applications, one InfoWave unit can serve as a base station to poll
many remote stations. For example, one computer can control multiple mobile robots by
using the InfoWave units. Using a simple InfoWave command set, users can easily
integrate the InfoWave into their remote data collection and control applications.
