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Size |
PC-Cardbus card |
4.5 in. L x 2.1 in. W x 0.2 in. H (11.3 cm L x 5.4 cm W x 0.5 cm H) |
PCI card |
Standard PCI card |
4.7 in. L x 0.7 in. W x 4.8 in. H (12 cm L x 1.8 cm W x 12.1 cm H) |
Low-profile PCI card |
4.7 in. L x 0.7 in. W x 3.1 in. H (12 cm L x 1.8 cm W x 7.9 cm H) |
Weight |
PC-Cardbus card |
1.55 oz (44 g) |
PCI card |
Standard PCI card with antenna |
3.6 oz (103 g) |
Standard PCI card without antenna |
1.9 oz (55 g) |
Low-profile PCI card with antenna |
3.5 oz (98 g) |
Low-profile PCI card without antenna |
1.7 oz (49 g) |
Enclosure |
PC-Cardbus card |
Type II Cardbus |
PCI card |
Standard or low-profile Type II PCI |
Connector |
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PC-Cardbus card |
68-pin Cardbus |
PCI card |
62-pin PCI |
Status indicators |
Green and amber LEDs; see Chapter 10, |
Operating temperature |
32oF to 158oF (0oC to 70oC) |
Storage temperature |
32oF to 185oF (0oC to 85oC) |
Humidity (non-operational) |
90% relative humidity |
ESD |
15 kV (human body model) |
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Type |
802.11a |
Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) |
802.11b/g |
Direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) |
Power output Note Refer to Appendix D, for limitations on radiated power (EIRP) levels in the European community and other countries. |
802.11a |
40 mW (16 dBm) @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 Mbps 25 mW (14 dBm) @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 Mbps 20 mW (13 dBm) @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 13 mW (11 dBm) @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 10 mW (10 dBm) @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Note The maximum power setting varies according to individual country regulations. |
802.11b/g |
100 mW (20 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 63 mW (18 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24 Mbps 50 mW (17 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36 Mbps 30 mW (15 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 Mbps 20 mW (13 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 10 mW (10 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Note The maximum power setting varies according to individual country regulations. |
Operating frequency |
802.11a |
5.15 to 5.25 GHz in the UNII 1 band* 5.25 to 5.35 GHz in the UNII 2 band* 5.470 to 5.725 GHz in the European band 5.725 to 5.825 GHz in the UNII 3 band* *Depending on the regulatory domain in which the client adapter is used |
802.11b/g |
2.400 to 2.497 GHz (depending on the regulatory domain in which the client adapter is used) |
Usable channels |
802.11a |
5150 to 5350 MHz and 5725 to 5825 MHz |
802.11b/g |
2412 to 2484 MHz in 5-MHz increments |
Data rates |
1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps |
Modulation |
Differential binary phase shift keying (DBPSK) - 1 Mbps Differential quaternary phase shift keying (DQPSK) - 2 Mbps Complementary code keying (CCK) - 5.5 and 11 Mbps Binary phase shift keying (BPSK) - 6 and 9 Mbps Quaternary phase shift keying (QPSK) - 12 and 18 Mbps 16-quadrate amplitude modulation (16-QAM) - 24 and 36 Mbps 64-quadrate amplitude modulation (64-QAM) - 48 and 54 Mbps |
Receiver sensitivity |
802.11a |
5150 to 5250 MHz -87 dBm @ 6, 9, 12, and 18 Mbps -82 dBm @ 24 Mbps -79 dBm @ 36 Mbps -74 dBm @ 48 Mbps -72 dBm @ 54 Mbps 5250 to 5350 MHz -89 dBm @ 6, 9, and 12 Mbps -85 dBm @ 18 Mbps -82 dBm @ 24 Mbps -79 dBm @ 36 Mbps -74 dBm @ 48 Mbps -72 dBm @ 54 Mbps 5470 to 5725 MHz -87 dBm @ 6, 9, 12, and 18 Mbps -82 dBm @ 24 Mbps -79 dBm @ 36 Mbps -74 dBm @ 48 Mbps -72 dBm @ 54 Mbps 5725 to 5805 MHz -84 dBm @ 6, 9, and 12 Mbps -83 dBm @ 18 Mbps -82 dBm @ 24 Mbps -79 dBm @ 36 Mbps -72 dBm @ 48 Mbps -65 dBm @ 54 Mbps |
802.11b/g |
-94 dBm @ 1 Mbps -93 dBm @ 2 Mbps -92 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps -90 dBm @ 11 Mbps -86 dBm @ 6, 9, 12, and 18 Mbps -84 dBm @ 24 Mbps -80 dBm @ 36 Mbps -75 dBm @ 48 Mbps -71 dBm @ 54 Mbps |
Receiver delay spread (multipath) |
802.11a/g |
400 ns @ 6 Mbps 250 ns @ 9 and 12 Mbps 220 ns @ 18 Mbps 160 ns @ 24 Mbps 100 ns @ 36 Mbps 90 ns @ 48 Mbps 70 ns @ 54 Mbps |
802.11b |
350 ns @ 1 Mbps 300 ns @ 2 Mbps 200 ns @ 5.5 Mbps 130 ns @ 11 Mbps |
Range |
802.11a |
Indoor (typical) Outdoor (typical)
165 ft (50 m) @ 6 Mbps 1000 ft (304 m) @ 6 Mbps
110 ft (33 m) @ 18 Mbps 600 ft (183 m) @ 18 Mbps
45 ft (13 m) @ 54 Mbps 100 ft (30 m) @ 54 Mbps
Note The above range numbers assume that the client adapter is being used at maximum transmit power with a Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point with a 6-dBi patch antenna. Different range characteristics are likely when using the client adapter with a different access point or a Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point with a different antenna. |
802.11b/g |
Indoor (typical) Outdoor (typical)
410 ft (124 m) @ 1 Mbps 2000 ft (610 m) @ 1 Mbps
300 ft (91 m) @ 6 Mbps 1300 ft (396 m) @ 6 Mbps
160 ft (48 m) @ 11 Mbps 1000 ft (304 m) @ 11 Mbps
180 ft (54 m) @ 18 Mbps 600 ft (183 m) @ 18 Mbps
90 ft (27 m) @ 54 Mbps 250 ft (76 m) @ 54 Mbps
Note The above range numbers assume that the client adapter is being used at maximum transmit power with a Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point with a 2.2-dBi dipole antenna. Different range characteristics are likely when using the client adapter with a different access point or a Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point with a different antenna. |
Antennas |
PC-Cardbus card |
Integrated 0-dBi dual-band 2.4/5-GHz diversity antenna |
PCI card |
1-dBi dual-band 2.4/5-GHz antenna, permanently attached by 6.6-ft (2-m) cable |
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Operational voltage |
3.3 V (± 0.3 V) |
Receive current steady state |
802.11a |
318 mA maximum |
802.11b |
327 mA maximum |
802.11g |
282 mA maximum |
Transmit current steady state |
802.11a |
554 mA maximum |
802.11b |
539 mA maximum |
802.11g |
530 mA maximum |
Sleep mode steady state |
203 mA average |
Safety and Regulatory Compliance Specifications
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Safety |
Designed to meet: •UL 60950 •CSA 22.2 No. 60950 •IEC 60950 Second Ed., including Amendments 1-4 with all national deviations •EN 60950 Second Ed., including Amendments 1-4 |
EMI and susceptibility |
FCC Part 15.107 & 15.109 Class B ICES-003 Class B (Canada) VCCI (Japan) EN 301.489-1 and EN-301.489-17 (Europe) |
Radio approvals |
FCC Part 15.247 FCC Part 15.401-15.407 Canada RSS-210 Europe EN-300.328, EN-301.893 ARIB STD-33, ARIB STD-66, ARIB STD-T71 (Japan) AS 4268.2 (Australia) AS/NZS 3548 (Australia and New Zealand) |
RF exposure |
FCC Bulletin OET-65C Industry Canada RSS-102 |