3Com Wireless Compact USB Adapter manual Key Benefits, Multiple Security Features

3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter

DATA SHEET

Key Benefits

•Both desktop and notebook users can enjoy the freedom and convenience of wireless LANs

•High-speed 54 Mbps wireless connections and USB 2.0 support help ensure throughput for multimedia or other high- bandwidth applications

•The latest in standards-based security keeps wireless transmissions private and network resources safe from unauthorized users

Features

High-Speed Connectivity

For simple, reliable, high-speed wireless connections for both desktop and note- book users, choose the 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter. Users can access network resources, the Internet, and e-mail at speeds up to 54 Mbps over secure wire- less connections.

Multiple Security Features

To keep wireless connections private, the 54 Mbps 11g USB adapter supports advanced WPA and AES encryption as well as basic WEP encryption. The USB adapter also supports the latest 802.1X authentica- tion to help protect against unauthorized users.

Simple Installation and Use

Preset defaults make setup and operation easy. Wireless Card Manager software lets an administrator create profiles for mobile users that reflect specific wireless LAN settings for each place they travel: users just select the proper profile and they are configured for connection.

Description

Flexible Operation

The sleek, compact USB adapter offers the flexibility and convenience of USB connec- tions without sacrificing performance. The USB extension cable works with a variety of desktop and notebook designs. Users have a choice of communicating over the WLAN via ad hoc or infrastructure connectivity modes.

Reliable Connections

Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to physical and traffic conditions so wireless connections stay reliable.

HIGH-SPEED, STANDARDS-BASED CONNECTIVITY

802.11g support	Mobile users enjoy access to network resources at speeds up to 54 Mbps over a wide coverage range.
802.11b compatibility	High-speed 11g standard also supports 11b networks, preserving existing equipment investments.
Wi-Fi certification	Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi certified products from other vendors.
MULTIPLE SECURITY FEATURES
Multiple encryption and authentication schemes	WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
	encryption protect communications over the wireless LAN and helps ensure that only authorized users access
	the network.
802.1X server authentication	The latest in standards-based wireless security helps ensure that only authorized users access the network.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION AND USE
Wireless Card Manager	Lets administrators create profiles for each place mobile users travel. Also displays connection status and
	features simple-to-use diagnostic tools.
Dynamic rate shifting	Keeps network connections continuously available as mobile users roam by automatically matching the best
	connection speed.
Infrastructure and ad-hoc connection modes	Give users communication flexibility: choose ad hoc for simple two-way transmissions or infrastructure mode
	for expanded connectivity through an access point.

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