WaveLAN/PCMCIA Card

The WaveLAN/PCMCIA card is a wireless network interface card for notebooks, notepads and other computing devices equipped with a PCMCIA Type II card socket. WaveLAN/PCMCIA conforms to the PC Card standard as defined by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).

WaveLAN/PCMCIA can be used to interconnect mobile computing devices to an ad-hoc LAN or wireless workgroup, or to connect wireless devices to an existing wired LAN.

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Features

Complies with PC -Card Standard
Wired LAN performance
Card Services and Socket Services Support (Systemsoft, Phoenix, Award Cardware)
Fully interoperable with other members of the WaveLAN family of wireless LAN products
Integrated Roaming Functionality
No external Power Supply required
Software configurable; no jumpers to be set
Station mobility up to pedestrian speed (14 km/ 8 miles per hour)
Power Management enabling longer battery life

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Factory installed encryption chip for enhanced security

Kit Contents

WaveLAN PCMCIA card
Roaming Ready network drivers
WaveLAN Antenna module and mounting bracket
Installation and Diagnostic software
User Guide

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Hardware Specifications


Dimensions	Radio module	3.4x 2.1x 0.2 in.	8.5x 5.4x 0.5 cm
	PC Card	4.7x 2.6x 0.6 in.	11.8x 6.5x 1.6 cm
Weight	2.4 GHz module	6.0 oz.	170 g.
	915 MHz module	5.3 oz.	150 g.
Host environment	PC Card slot Type II

Media Access Protocol	Ethernet variety	CSMA/CA
Bit error Rate	Better than 10-⁸
Visible Feedback	3 LEDs	Power On/Off
		Transmit Activity
		Receive Activity

Radio module	Modulation Technique	Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DQSPK)
	Frequency Band	2.4 GHz	915 MHz
		Selectable operating frequency	Fixed operating frequency
	Output Power	15 dBm	24.5 dBm
	Receiver Sensitivity	-82 dBm	-80 dBm

Coverage in office environments		2.4 GHz	915 MHz
	Open Environment	200 m (600 ft)	250 m (800 ft)
	Semi-Open Environment	50 m (160 ft)	60 m (200 ft)
	Closed Environment	25 m ( 80 ft)	30 m (100 ft)

Power Consumption	Sleep	36 mA	36 mA
	Receive	360 mA	296 mA
	Transmit	365 mA	600 mA
	Average	40 mA	72 mA

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Software Specifications

WaveAROUND roaming software included
ODI and NDIS included
Supports MS-DOS version 5.x and higher
Frequency Select Utility (2.4 GHz units only)
Point-to-Point Diagnostics Utility
WaveMONITOR Utility

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