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3COM
WIRELESS 11G ACCESS POINT, PC CARD, AND USB ADAPTER DATA SHEET
®
Features
POWERFUL
High-speed access and wide
Packet bursting
Real-time hardware compression (PC Card
and USB Adapter)
Concatenation & piggyback
acknowledge (PC Card and USB Adapter)
User growth support
COMPATIBLE
Backward–compatible to 802.11b
Wi-Fi certified
EASY TO USE
Simple installation
Wireless Card Manager (PC Card and USB Adapter)
USB adapter with hinged antenna and swiveling
USB connector
Access Point Discovery program
Save and restore feature (Access Point)
Web-based administration (Access Point)
CONVENIENT
PRISM Nitro Directlink (PC Card and USB Adapter)
RELIABLE
Dynamic rate shifting
Clear Channel Select (Access Point)
SECURE
WPA and WEP encryption
*Range depends on physical conditions, building construction, electrical devices in the area, and other environmental factors.
Specifications
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Description
802.11g standard supports speeds up to 54 Mbps at distances up to 100 coverage meters (328 feet)*.
Increases throughput by sending more frames per given time period;benefits 11g and 11b wireless clients.
Reduces data frame size for faster throughput with no impact to the host processor.
Combines multiple small data packets into a "jumbo" 802.11 packet and eliminates redundant messages to
improve network efficiency.
The 11g access point supports up to 128 simultaneous users, allowing plenty of room for growth.
The 11g access point supports both 802.11g and 802.11b users, preserving existing wireless investments.
Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi certified products from other vendors.
No need to drill holes or run Ethernet cabling to set up your network.
Lets administrators create profiles for each place mobile users travel. Also displays connection status and
features simple-to-use diagnostic tools.
Delivers the flexibility and convenience of USB connections without sacrificing performance. Hinged antenna
works with a variety of desktop or notebook designs.
Automatically identifies network access points for easy setup and configuration.
Copies settings to additional devices on the network, simplifying and speeding setup of additional access
points.
Familiar browser interface lets administrators configure and manage access points from anywhere on the
network.
For added flexibility, enables wireless users to automatically establish a secure, two-way high-speed
connection while maintaining communications with an AP.
Automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions.
Selects the channel with the least traffic for clear, quick connections.
Help keep wireless transmissions private using up to 256-bit encryption.
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point
Specifications
Minimum System Requirements
Computer with an Ethernet 10BASE-T, 10/100, or
10/100/1000 interface configured for Internet commu-
nication. Operating system that supports an Ethernet
connection with an IP stack. Installation CD requires
Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000. For wireless access, PCs
and laptops require 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a/b/g
PC, PCI, or USB cards and adapters.
Users Supported
128 simultaneous users
Physical Ports
LAN: 1 10/100 Port
Receive Sensitivity
802.11g
54 Mbps: -66 dBm
48 Mbps: -69 dBm
36 Mbps: -72 dBm
24 Mbps: -75 dBm
18 Mbps: -79 dBm
12 Mbps: -82 dBm
9 Mbps: -82 dBm
6 Mbps: -85 dBm
802.11b
11 Mbps: -82 dBm
5.5 Mbps: -85 dBm
2 Mbps: -87 dBm
1 Mbps: -90 dBm
Performance Features
Clear Channel Select, packet bursting
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