WCB-G - Wireless Network Card SMC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WCB-G SMC

EZ Connect" g WLAN Cardbus User Guide From SMC's EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions SMC Networks 88 Tesla March 2005 Irvine, CA 92618 Revision #: R01, F1.0 Phone: (949) 679-8000

Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Copyright © 2005 by SMC Networks, Inc. 88 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Compliances 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 the 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: + Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna + _ Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. + Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. + Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 this 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. IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CSA Statement (Canada) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radic-électriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radicélectrique édicté par l'Industrie.

Compliances CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied: RFI + Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998 Emission: . Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2/1995 Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voitage supply system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995 Immunity: + Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998 Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995 (Contact Discharge: +4 KV, Air Discharge: +8 KV) Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3:1996 (80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m) Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995 (AC/DC power supply: +1 kV, Data/Signal lines: 40.5 kV) Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1095 (ACIDC Line to Line: +1 KV, AC/DC Line to Earth: 42 kV) Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m) Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz) Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (295% Reduction @10 ms, 30% Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms) LVD: + EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)

Contents Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement CSA Statement (Canada) CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) Introduction Features Applications System Requirements Package Checklist Hardware Description LED Indicators Hardware Installation Driver and Utility Installation Utility Configuration Wireless Network Manager Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Network Configuration and Planning Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Infrastructure Wireless LAN Setting the Communication Domain Troubleshooting Adapter Installation Problems Network Connection Problems Specifications General Specifications Data Rate and Transmission Power Typical Receiver Sensitivity Range

EZ Conecr” WLAN CarpBus Introduction The WLAN Cardbus is a 54 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANS (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling.) Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless cards into your notebooks, and start networking, Using this card in conjunction with a wireless access point, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANS. Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points — no wires! Features + Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling + Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs +_Integrates with or replaces wired LANS at dramatically lower cost than wired alternatives + Seamiess connectivity to wired Ethernet LANS augments existing networks quickly and easily + Easy installation + Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection + Complemetary Code Keying (CCK) ensures backward compatibility to the existing IEEE 802.11b WLAN infrastructure + Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) provides the speed required for today's high-bandwidth application + Supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP + Supports WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security + Provides a user-friendly interface for configuration + Extended range feature supported

EZ Connect" g WLAN Cardbus Applications 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 +_ Difficuit-to-wire environments Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ Frequently changing environments Retailers, manufacturers, and banks who frequentiy rearrange the workplace and change location + Temporary LANS for special projects or peak times Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need a temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies that need additional workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites + _ Access to database for mobile workers Doctors, nurses, retailers, office workers who need access to databases while being mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus + SOHO users SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network System Requirements Before you install the WLAN Cardbus, check your system for the following: + A laptop with a PCMCIA Type Il or Type Ill slot + Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP (Prepare the Windows OS CD for use during installation) + A minimum of 1500 Kbytes of free disk space for installing the driver and utility program +300 MHz processor or higher + Other IEEE 802.11b/g-compliant devices installed in your area Package Checklist The WLAN Cardbus package includes: +1 WLAN Cardbus +1 driver/utilty installation program, and documentation CD + Quick Installation Guide Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product if there is a need to return it for repair.

Hardware Description The WLAN Cardbus supports 54 Mbps connections to Ethernet networks. This card is fully compliant with specifications defined in IEEE 802.11b standard and IEEE 802.11g standard. It can be installed in any notebook with a Type Il or TYPE 111 PCMCIA slot. It supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. LED Indicators © in © act The WLAN Cardbus includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following table. LED Status Description Link On Indicates a valid connection with an access point Flashing Indicates that the WLAN Cardbus is scanning for available networks. Activity Flashing Idate hate WVLAN Crdbus is transmitig/recevng

Hardware Installation Warnings: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, always touch the metal chassis of your notebook or the ground before handling the card. 1... Turn on your notebook.

2. Find an available Type Il or Type Ill PCMCIA slot in your notebook

3. With the PC Card's 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot, label side up, slide the

card completely into the slot as shown below. Note: The PCMCIA slot allows you to “hot swap” PC Cards any time.

4. Install the appropriate driver into your system. Drivers can be found on the driver CD

that comes with the package. See the following section for instructions.

Driver and Utility Installation The CD labeled “Driver and Utility CD” that comes with the package contains the software drivers and utilities available for the Wireless PC Card. Note: You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created from Windows XP. Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium Edition, and Windows 2000 are similar, but not identical, to Windows XP.

1. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The program will auto-run.

2. Windows XP will automatically install the driver.

InstallShield Wizard Preparing to Install... SMCWCB-S WLAN Cardbus Selup ie preparng he InstalSheld Wizard, which wi guide you through the program setup process. Please mai. Configuing Windows Installer InstallShield Wizard Setup Status SMCWCB.G WLAN Cardbus Setup is pertoming the requested operations. Gieneraling script operations for action:

3. _ Insert the adapter into your computer when you see the following message.

Kai Please plugin your wireless card no. En Please waiL

4. Once the utility has been installed into your system, the Found New Hardware

Wizard window will appears. FoundiNew Hardware Wizard, Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows vil search far eurent and updated software by loking on pour computer, on the hardiate installation CD, or on The Windows Update Web ste [with your permission] Head our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update ta search for softuars? © Yes, this time only O Yes, now and ever tie | connect à device O No: natihis time Click Neue continue.

5. Select Yes, this time only and click Next.

Driver and Utility Installation

7. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation.

Hardware Installation PN The softare pou ane instal for is arane: SMCWCB-G WLAN Cardbus Has not passed Windows Logo testing ta ver is compatblity with Windows XP. (Tel me why this tes is important] Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system passed Windows Logo testing. Cm) Gone Note: Do not select STOP Installation, as this will cancel the installation process, and the drivers wi not be installed properiy.

EZ Connect" g WLAN Cardbus

8. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has fiished instaling the soltware for sg SMCWCB-G WLAN Cardbus Chick Fish to close Ihe wizard Cancel

9. When the wizard has finished installing the driver, the following screen will appear.

Select Yes, | want to restart my computer now. Click Finish and your PC will restart. InstallShield Wizard InstalShield Wizard Complete ‘The InstalShield Wizard has successful installed SMCWCE-G WLAN Cardbus. Before you can use the progrëm, you must restart your computer. Yes, 1 want to resta my computer no. € No! vd restatt my computer lter. Remove any dicks from theï dives, and then click Finish to complete setup. The driver and utility installation is completed. Your adapter is now ready for use.

Utility Configuration Wireless Network Manager Double-click the shorteut icon on the desktop, or from the task bar to launch the utility. You can also access the utility program from the Start menu. AllPrograms D | fi sucwa G AN Cardbus (Euro computer (109 oi (©) run of compu 43 start Uninstal SMCWCB-G WLAN Cardbus The configuration utility includes the following five tabs: Configuration — Allows you to monitor network status, configure wireless adapter parameters, and access security control. Link Information — Shows wireless adapter statistics. IP Information — Shows Network connection information. Site Survey — Scans/Shows all the wireless devices in range. Version Information — Shows software version information. Atthe bottom of the screen, there are three boxes that can be selected: Wireless On/Off — Click this button to turn on/turn off the radio signal of the adapter. Help — Click this button to view the help file. Close — Click this button to exit the utility.

EZ Connect" g WLAN Cardbus Configuration This utility allows you to set the parameters for the wireless adapter. SMCWCB-G WLAN Cardbus Monitor SMCWCE-E WLAN Cardhus Configualion | Lik Infomañon | IP Infomañon| Ste Suvey| VesonInfomatn| SectProñe [DEFAUTT =] Ÿ NE sw || nc | Common | Secuiy| Advance | Netaoik Name (SSID) [SWC E Network Type: | 2) Infastuctue Operating Mode Fer Transmit Rate: [auto | Fe21o Power Save [Disbled © Auto Proñe ait | Active Proñle DEFAULT V_Apoiy Change @ wiciess On © Hep | _ Close Select Profile — To specify a profile for a specific configuration of parameters. New — Click this button to create a new profile. Save — Click this button to save a profile after configuring the settings. Delete — Select the profile from the drop-down menu, and click this button to delete the profile. Auto Profile On/Off — Click this button to turn on/off the Auto Profile feature. Active Profile — The profile settings that you are using for the current connection. Common Tab

Network Name (SSID) — This is the Service Set ID (SSID) for the wireless network to which you want to connect. Network Type — Set the station operation mode to Ad Hoc for network configurations that do not have an access point, or to Infrastructure for configurations with an access point. Transmit Rate — Set the transmit rate you want from the pull-down menu. Click Apply Changes after you have made your selection. Lower settings may improve throughput in environments hostile to radio transmission.

Utility Configuration Power Save — Enable or disable the power saving feature. Operating Mode — The adapter supports 802.11b and 802.11g mode. Check the type of network that you want to use for your wireless connection. Security Tab Go to the security tab to set the security features for your adapter. SMCWCB-G WLAN Cardbus Monitor SMCWCE-E WLAN Cardhus Configualion | Lik Infomañon | IP Infomañon| Ste Suvey| VesonInfomatn| Select Profle. [DEFAULT 7 Len me ][ ver | Common Secuiy | Advanced | 2 SecuiyoN Security Type [WEP Ü Key Type: |G4bit Encryption — [WPA-PSKITKIP) _ Jiication mode [Open “ Key key2 DefautKey [KeyT + key3 T° Use Passphrase Key4| [ ©) Auto Profile ait | Active Profile DEFAULT Apph Change @ wiciess On © Hep | Use Click on this security button to turn on/turn off the security 2 Security OFF | function. Turn on the security function, and set detail parameters for your adapter. To prevent unauthorized access, this adapter supports WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) implemented in the Wireless PC Card is based on the RCA encryption algorithm. The security keys provided to ensure data confidentiality are four 10-bit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting and one 26-bit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by intruders. Security Type — WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported by the adapter to prevent unauthorized access.

Key Type — Choose the Key Type (ASCII or Hex) from the drop-down list. ASCII: 13 regular text characters. Hex: 26 digits (0-9, A-F) hexadecimal characters. Authentication Mode — Choose Open or Shared. Default Key — Choose the Key Number that has the encryption string you prefer. If you are using a key generated from a passphrase, you must use the same passphrase and key on each station. Use Passphrase — Check this box to auto-generate security keys for WEP encryption. Please note that you must use the same passphrase on all the stations in your network. WPA-PSK Encryption Type SMCWCI Cardbus Monitor

SMCWCE-E WLAN Cardhus Configualion | Lik Infomañon | IP Infomañon| Ste Suvey| VesonInfomatn| Select Prfle [DEFAULT = LNen ][ ose ] | Common Secui | advanced] É Secuiy on Secuiy Type [wPAPSKTKIP) Pre-Shared Key (PSK) The PSK Passphrase needs Lo be wihin 8-63 characters | Key Type [asc +]

© suoProñe on] … AeiveProñe DEFAULT WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a stronger wireless security solution than WEP. It uses a combination of authentication and broadcast/session keys. Pre-Shared Key (PSK) — If there is no authentication server on your SOHO network, you can issue the Pre-Shared Passphrase to the WLAN Cardbus. Please note that you must use the same passphrase on all the stations in your network. Key Type — Choose the Key Type (ASCII or Hex) from the drop-down list. Notes: 1. Manual Pre-Shared Key supports up to 64-Hex characters.

2. Type 8 - 63 Hex characters for the Pre-Shared Passphrase.

Utility Configuration

3. Do not use a key that is long and complex for your clients to type

accurately, as you might forget it.

4. À Hex (hexadecimal) digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F.

Link Information The Link Information screen displays the information on the current wireless network to which you are connected. SMCWCB-G WLAN Cardbus Monitor SMC Z Cor DORE Configuraion [LRKTNSAISE | 1 Infommaton | Ste Suvey | Version Information | Netnok Name SMC De 1 ) Base Staion Name à oO re MOOSE2C26588 qe Channel Curent Connection ee Mbps Status Associsted Curent x Rate 54 Mbps Couty. [United tes Enctypton (ONF Throughput Receive Fragments 465 Gperating Mode (802119 Co bites Tran Fragments [1354 Lik Quality Sal Stergh “Encste(00%) DOS ET | Ge © né | _ Go Network Name — This is the Service Set ID (SSID) for the wireless network to which you want to connect. Base Station Name ID — The MAC address of the access point to which the card is connected in an infrastructure network. In an ad hoc network, this ID is a random number generated by the first station that communicates with other stations in the network. The BSS ID of the other stations will then be set to the same value. Channel — This is the radio channel through which the access point communicates to stations within the same network. À Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PCS and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. To establish an ad hoc network, make sure the “Channel” is set to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group. However, if you are connecting to a network via an access point, the adapter will automatically use the same channel as that used by the access point.

EZ Connect" g WLAN Cardbus Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations that determine the number of available channels. Current Connection Speed — Shows the speed of the current wireless connection. Current Rx Rate — This is the transmission rate of the current connection Encryption — This shows the encryption type of your wireless network. Operating Mode — This adapter supports 802.11b and 802.11g mode. Status — This is the station status. Country — Shows the country where you are using the adapter. Throughput — Shows the total number of data packets transmitted and received Signal Strength — Shows the relative strength of the wireless connection Link Quality — Shows the link quality of the wireless connection.

Utility Configuration IP Information This screen displays IP information for your laptop. Now that you have configured your adapter to connect to wireless networks, your laptop needs to obtain new network settings. To release the current network settings, click on Release, then click on Renew to obtain new IP settings. SMCWCI WLAN Cardbus Monitor SHCWCE-E WLAN Carcbus Confguraisn| Link Information [IF Nemmaion | Ste Suvey | Version Infomaten | IP Access lent 101.2067 IP Netmask Client: 1255.255.252 0 Gateway: 110.1.20.254 Host Name Client: TPS-Laptop Release Renew Ge © né | _ Go IP Address Client — Internet address of the computer. IP Netmask Client — À netmask is a set of four number blocks separated by periods. Each number is normally represented as the decimal equivalent of an eight-bit binary number, between 0 and 255. Every IP address consist of two parts {the network address and the host number). The netmask is used to determine the size of these two parts. The positions of the bits that are set in the netmask are considered to represent the space reserved for the network address, while the bits that are cleared are considered to represent the space set aside for the host number. Gateway — The IP address of the Gateway. Host Name Client — The computer's name on the network.

00037 03€) & Hp | _ Co Network Type — Shows the network type. See "Configuration" on page 10. Network name — Service Set ID (SSID) on the network. See "Configuration" on page 10. Mode — Shows the wireless connection mode, whether it's 802.11b or 802.119. Secure — This shows security mechnism has been enabled. A key icon indicates the encryption function is enabled. Signal — This shows the signal strength of the listed wireless devices. Channel — This is the channel used for the wireless connection. MAC address — This is the MAC address of the listed wireless devices.

Network Configuration and Planning This Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with Ethernet LANs The WLAN Cardbus can be configured as: + Ad hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs + Infrastructure mode for networked LANs Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must be configured to the same radio channel. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office or SOHO operation. \e Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Nan Sp) Vers USB Adeper

Network Configuration and Planning Infrastructure Wireless LAN The WLAN Cardbus can also provide wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure via the access point. The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also extends the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or more access points. A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure. Wired LAN Extension [Te to Wireless Adapters Ne Fu » 3 g> Deskiop PE DAS Suite mn . LS otbook in Wireless Ve eme NN D) PC ui Wree PE Adapter

EZ Connect" g WLAN Cardbus Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access point to which you want to connect. Check with your administrator for the SSID of the access point to which you should connect. Roaming Wireless PCs A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers. More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All wireless adapters and access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID and to the same radio channel. N > Deskiop PC DR R

Troubleshooting Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting technical support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the Wireless PC Card or the network driver does not install correctiy, check the following: + Make sure the adapter is securelÿ seated in the PCMCIA slot. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card's connector. + Trythe card in another PCMCIA slot. If this also fails, test your computer with another wireless card that is known to operate correctiy. + Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS. +_Ifthere are other network adapters in the computer, they may be causing conflict. Remove the other network adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately. + Check for a defective computer or PCMCIA connection by trying the adapter in another computer that is known to operate correctiy. it still does not work, take out the wireless adapter. Then go to “Control Panel” and delete the adapter from your network configuration menu. Restart your PC and reinstall the card. Network Connection Problems the Link LED on the PC Card does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer, check the following: + Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinstalling the driver. + Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power. + The access point you want to attach to may be defective. Try using another access point. + _ If you cannot access a Windows or NetWare service on the network, check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly. If you cannot connect to a particular server, be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password. +_ If you cannot access the Internet, be sure you have configured your system for TCP/IP.

EZ Connect" g WLAN Cardbus If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer in the Ethernet LAN when configured for Infrastructure mode, check the following: + Make sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on + _ If you still cannot connect, change the access point and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel. + Make sure the SSID is the same as that used by the access point for a station with roaming disabled, or the same as that used by the access points in the extended service set (ESS).

Specifications General Specifications Functional Criteria Network Connection Operating Range Radio Signal Signal Type Operating Frequency Operating Channels Sensitivity Modulation Output Power IEEE 802.119 - Wireless Outdoor: Up to 400 m (1312 ft) at 54 Mbps Indoor: Up to 180 m (590 ft) at 54 Mbps Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) USA (FCC) and Canada (IC): 2.412 - 2.462 GHz Europe (ETSI): 2.412 — 2.472 GHz Spain: 2.457 - 2.462 GHz France: 2.457 - 2.472 GHz Japan (STD-T66/STD-33): 2.412 - 2.484 GHz USA (FCC) and Canada (IC): 11 channels Europe (ETSI): 13 channels Spain: 2 channels France: 4 channels Japan (STD-T66/STD-33): 14 channels -68 dBm (typical) CCK, OFDM +9 dBm (minimum) Physical Characteristics Power Consumption Dimensions Antenna LED Indicator Host Interface

3.3 V, stand by mode: 0.24, sleep mode: 0.04.

transmit mode: 0.36, receive mode: 0.23 Type ll PC Card + antenna 12.8 x 5.3 cm (5.04 x 2.09 in.) Built-in dual antenna Link, Activity PCMCIA, Type Il Standards Conformance Wireless Standard IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g