Adaptec APA-9315 Installation And Reference Manual

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1AIRport 1500 FeaturesThe AIRport ™ 1500 external infrared adapter allowsyou to easily transfer files between a desktop com-puter and a portable computer with a built-in IrDA-compliant infrared adapter, without using cable con-nections. (You can also use AIRport devices to trans-mit files between two desktop computers.)AIRport 1500 easily connects to your PC’s serial(COM) port. After you install IrDA-compliant datacommunication software, you assign a COM portaddress to the AIRport 1500 as you would for amouse or an external modem. Then you point theAIRport 1500 at the infrared adapter on your othercomputing device and begin transmitting files.On most PCs, AIRport 1500 draws enough powerfrom the COM port to transmit files at a distance of1 meter (39.4 inches) between the infrared devices(this is the IrDA standard).Note: If your PC does not provide enoughCOM port power or if you want to transmitfiles at distances up to 2 meters (78.8 inches),you can alternatively power theAIRport 1500 with an AC adapter.AIRport 1500 supports the following data transferrates (bits per second):– 9,600– 19,200– 38,400– 57,600– 115,200This 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 undesiredoperation.1