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Applications and Advantages
• Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office
Offers the freedom of networking without cables
• Connection rates of up to 54Mbps Provides immediate high-speed wireless
connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use
of existing 802.11b products
• Compatibility with 802.11b products
802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi
(IEEE 802.11b) products and with other products that display the 54g™ mark
• Difficult-to-wire environments
Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where
wiring is difficult to install
• Frequently changing environments
Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange
or change locations
• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and
construction sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also companies
who need additional workstations for a peak activity period
• SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs
Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need
Product Specifications
Host Interface: 32-bit CardBus
Power Consumption: Tx/Rx peak 450/260mA @
3.3VDC (max)
Operating Temperature: 32–185 degrees F (0–85 degrees C)
Storage Temperature: -40–194 degrees F (-40–90 degrees C)
Humidity: Max. 95% (non-condensing)
Typical Operating Range: Up to 400 ft. (231m) (wireless performance
may vary depending on the
networking environment)
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(a) Link LED
Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network
(b) Activity LED
Lights up when the Card is active
(c) Card Connector
Part of the Card that fits into your computer's CardBus slot