Proxim Skyline 802.11a PCMCIA CardBus Adapter Technical Specifications

General

Radio Data Rates 802.11a Compliant Mode: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps per channel, auto fallback for extended range

Proxim 2X™ Mode: 108, 96, 72, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12 Mbps per two (2) channels, auto fallback for extended range

Certifications US - FCC; Canada - Industry Canada

Compatibility Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11a compliant products in 802.11a Mode

Warranty 3-year parts and labor (return to factory)

LED Indicators Two (2) LED's indicate device status

Network Information

Security 64, 128, and 152-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption

Network Architecture Supports ad hoc peer-to-peer networks and communication to wired infrastructure networks via Access Points

Installation & Diagnostics Complete configuration utility application included. Site survey tool (included in utility) surveys other wireless units, reports packet throughput. Desktop icon continuously reports connection status.

Operating Systems Support Windows 98SE, 2000, XP (Network Instruments' ErrorTrak drivers are only supported under Windows 2000 and WIndows XP)

Roaming Seamless roaming among 802.11a compliant access points

Radio

Frequency Band Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) frequency band, 5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz

Radio Type Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

Modulation 64 QAM, 16 QAM, QPSK, BPSK

Voltage 3.3 V

Antenna Integrated antennas with built-in diversity; 1.5 dBm gain

Environmental

Temperature Operational 0 to 70 degrees C; Storage -65 to 150 degrees C

Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

Physical

Form Factor CardBus (32-bit) Type II PC Card

Weight 1.41 ounces (40 g)

Shipping Configuration Skyline 802.11a CardBus Card with integrated antenna. CD-ROM with drivers, utility application software, and user's guide.

PCMCIA 802.11a adapters are available directly from Network Instruments, or from standard Proxim channels.