Networking Basics
Other Tasks
For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the
Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and
Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP.
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Technical Specifications
Standards:
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IEEE 802.11b
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Wi-Fi Certified
Adapter Type:
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PC Cardbus slot
System Requirements:
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Laptop with Cardbus Controller
Supported Operating Systems:
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Windows XP
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Windows 2000
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Windows ME
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Windows 98
Data Security:
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64/128/256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption
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Supports 802.1x authentication
Data Rate:* Mbps/channel
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22 : PBCC
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11 : CCK/PBCC
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5.5 : CCK/PBCC
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2 : QPSK
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1 : BPSK
Key Management:
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Automatic Dynamic Key Allocation (ADKA) through public key
Range:
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Indoors – up to 328 feet (100 meters)
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b specifications.
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network
overhead lower actual data throughput rate.
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