Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters.
The following topics are covered in this appendix:
•Physical Specifications
•Radio Specifications
•Power Specifications
•Safety and Regulatory Compliance Specifications
Physical Specifications
Table A-1 lists the physical specifications for the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters.
Note If a distinction is not made between radio or client adapter type, the specification applies to all Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters.
Table A-1 Physical Specifications for Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters
Size |
PC card and 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) |
LM card |
3.4 in. L x 2.1 in. W x 0.2 in. H (8.6 cm L x 5.4 cm W x 0.5 cm H) |
PCI card |
5.8 in. L x 3.2 in. W x 0.5 in. H (14.7 cm L x 8.1 cm W x 1.3 cm H) |
Weight |
PC card and LM card |
1.3 oz (0.037 kg) |
PCI card |
4.6 oz (0.13 kg) |
PC-Cardbus card |
1.5 oz (0.043 kg) |
Enclosure |
PC card and PC-Cardbus card |
Extended Type II PC card |
LM card |
Standard Type II PC card with RF connectors |
Connector |
PC card and LM card |
68-pin PCMCIA |
PCI card |
PCI card edge |
PC-Cardbus card |
68-pin Cardbus |
Status indicators |
Green and amber LEDs; see Chapter 9, |
Operating temperature |
340 series client adapters |
32oF to 158oF (0oC to 70oC) |
350 series client adapters |
-22oF to 158oF (-30oC to 70oC) |
5-GHz client adapters |
-22oF to 158oF (-30oC to 70oC) |
Storage temperature |
-40oF to 185oF (-40oC to 85oC) |
Humidity (non-operational) |
95% relative humidity |
ESD |
15 kV (human body model) |
Radio Specifications
Table A-2 lists the physical specifications for the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters.
Table A-2 Radio Specifications for Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters
Type |
2.4-GHz client adapters |
Direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) IEEE 802.11b compliant |
5-GHz client adapters |
Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) IEEE 802.11a compliant |
Transmit power |
Note Refer to "Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains," for limitations on radiated power (EIRP) levels in the European community and other countries. Note If you are using an older version of a 340 or 350 series client adapter, your power level options may be different than those listed here. |
340 series PC card |
30 mW (15 dBm) 1 mW (0 dBm) |
340 series LM card and PCI card |
30 mW (15 dBm) 15 mW (12 dBm) 5 mW (7 dBm) 1 mW (0 dBm) |
350 series client adapters |
100 mW (20 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) 30 mW (15 dBm) 20 mW (13 dBm) 5 mW (7 dBm) 1 mW (0 dBm) |
PC-Cardbus card |
20 mW (13 dBm) 10 mW (10 dBm) 5 mW (7 dBm) Note These values are based on the FCC peak measurement method as defined in FCC 15.407(a)(4). |
Operating frequency |
2.4-GHz client adapters |
2.400 to 2.497 GHz (depending on the regulatory domain in which the client adapter is used) |
5-GHz client adapters |
5.15 to 5.25 GHz in the UNII 1 band* 5.25 to 5.35 GHz in the UNII 2 band* *Depending on the regulatory domain in which the client adapter is used |
Usable channels |
2.4-GHz client adapters |
2412 to 2484 MHz in 5-MHz increments |
5-GHz client adapters |
5170 to 5320 MHz in 20-MHz increments |
Interference rejection |
2.4-GHz client adapters |
35 dB adjacent channel rejection |
5-GHz client adapters |
16 dB @ 6 Mbps adjacent channel rejection 15 dB @ 9 Mbps adjacent channel rejection 13 dB @ 12 Mbps adjacent channel rejection 11 dB @ 18 Mbps adjacent channel rejection 8 dB @ 24 Mbps adjacent channel rejection 4 dB @ 36 Mbps adjacent channel rejection 0 dB @ 48 Mbps adjacent channel rejection -1 dB @ 54 Mbps adjacent channel rejection |
Data rates |
2.4-GHz client adapters |
1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps |
5-GHz client adapters |
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps |
Modulation |
Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK) - 1 Mbps Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) - 2 Mbps Complementary Code Keying (CCK) - 5.5 and 11 Mbps Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) - 6 to 54 Mbps |
Receiver sensitivity |
340 series client adapters |
-90 dBm @ 1 Mbps -88 dBm @ 2 Mbps -87 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps -83 dBm @ 11 Mbps |
350 series client adapters |
-94 dBm @ 1 Mbps -91 dBm @ 2 Mbps -89 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps -85 dBm @ 11 Mbps |
5-GHz client adapters |
-85 dBm @ 6 Mbps -84 dBm @ 9 Mbps -82 dBm @ 12 Mbps -80 dBm @ 18 Mbps -77 dBm @ 24 Mbps -73 dBm @ 36 Mbps -69 dBm @ 48 Mbps -68 dBm @ 54 Mbps |
Receiver delay spread (multipath) |
2.4-GHz client adapters |
500 ns @ 1 Mbps 400 ns @ 2 Mbps 300 ns @ 5.5 Mbps 140 ns @ 11 Mbps (350 series client adapters) 70 ns @ 11 Mbps (340 series client adapters) |
Range |
340 series client adapters |
Outdoor 1500 ft (457.2 m) @ 1 Mbps 1200 ft (365.8 m) @ 2 Mbps 800 ft (243.8 m) @ 5.5 Mbps 400 ft (121.9 m) @ 11 Mbps Indoor 300 ft (91.4 m) @ 1 Mbps 225 ft (68.6 m) @ 2 Mbps 150 ft (45.7 m) @ 5.5 Mbps 100 ft (30.5 m) @ 11 Mbps Note The above range numbers assume the use of a snap-on antenna with the LM card. |
350 series client adapters |
Outdoor 2000 ft (609.6 m) @ 1 Mbps 1500 ft (457.2 m) @ 2 Mbps 1000 ft (304.8 m) @ 5.5 Mbps 800 ft (243.8 m) @ 11 Mbps Indoor 350 ft (106.7 m) @ 1 Mbps 250 ft (76.2 m) @ 2 Mbps 200 ft (61 m) @ 5.5 Mbps 150 ft (45.7 m) @ 11 Mbps Note The above range numbers assume the use of a snap-on antenna with the LM card. |
5-GHz client adapters |
Outdoor 1200 ft (365.8 m) @ 6 Mbps 700 ft (213.4 m) @ 18 Mbps 120 ft (36.6 m) @ 54 Mbps Indoor 200 ft (61.0 m) @ 6 Mbps 150 ft (45.7 m) @ 18 Mbps 70 ft (21.3 m) @ 54 Mbps Note The above range numbers assume that the client adapter is being used with a Cisco Aironet 1200 Series access point with a patch antenna. Different range characteristics are likely when using the client adapter with a non-Cisco access point or a Cisco access point with an omni-directional antenna. |
Antenna |
PC card |
Integrated diversity antenna |
LM card |
Two MMCX antenna connectors |
PCI card |
RP-TNC connector |
PC-Cardbus card |
Integrated patch antenna |
Power Specifications
Table A-3 lists the physical specifications for the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters.
Table A-3 Power Specifications for Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters
Operational voltage |
|
PC, LM, and PCI card |
5.0 V (± 0.25 V) |
PC-Cardbus card |
3.3 V (± 0.33 V) |
Receive current steady state |
|
PC card and LM card |
Typically 250 mA |
PCI card |
Typically 350 mA |
PC-Cardbus card |
Typically 580 mA |
Transmit current steady state |
340 series PC card and LM card |
Typically 350 mA @ 15 dBm |
340 series PCI card |
Typically 450 mA @ 15 dBm |
350 series PC card and LM card |
Typically 450 mA @ 20 dBm |
350 series PCI card |
Typically 550 mA @ 20 dBm |
PC-Cardbus card |
Typically 520 mA |
Sleep mode steady state |
340 series PC card and LM card |
Typically 15 mA |
340 series PCI card |
Typically 110 mA |
350 series PC card and LM card |
Typically 15 mA |
350 series PCI card |
Typically 115 mA |
PC-Cardbus card |
Typically 20 mA |
Safety and Regulatory Compliance Specifications
Table A-4 lists the physical specifications for the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters.
Table A-4 Safety and Compliance Specifications for Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters
Safety |
Designed to meet: •UL 1950 Third Ed. •CSA 22.2 No. 950-95 •IEC 60950 Second Ed., including Amendments 1-4 with all 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) EN 55022 B AS/NZS 3548 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55024 EN 301.489-1 and EN-301.489-17 |
Radio approvals |
FCC Part 15.247 (2.4-GHz client adapters) FCC Part 15.407 (5-GHz client adapters) Canada RSS-139-1 (2.4-GHz client adapters), RSS-210 Japan Telec 33B (2.4-GHz client adapters) Japan ARIB STD-T71 (5-GHz client adapters) EN 300.328 (2.4-GHz client adapters) EN 301.893 (5-GHz client adapters) |
RF exposure |
OET-65C RSS-102 ANSI C95.1 |