3Com USB Adapter manual Features, Specifications

3 C O M ® WIRELESS 11G ACCESS POINT, PC CARD, AND USB ADAPTER DATA SHEET

Features

	Description
POWERFUL
High-speed access and wide	802.11g standard supports speeds up to 54 Mbps at distances up to 100 coverage meters (328 feet)*.
Packet bursting	Increases throughput by sending more frames per given time period;benefits 11g and 11b wireless clients.
Real-time hardware compression (PC Card	Reduces data frame size for faster throughput with no impact to the host processor.
and USB Adapter)
Concatenation & piggyback	Combines multiple small data packets into a "jumbo" 802.11 packet and eliminates redundant messages to
acknowledge (PC Card and USB Adapter)	improve network efficiency.
User growth support	The 11g access point supports up to 128 simultaneous users, allowing plenty of room for growth.
COMPATIBLE
Backward–compatible to 802.11b	The 11g access point supports both 802.11g and 802.11b users, preserving existing wireless investments.
Wi-Fi certified	Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi certified products from other vendors.
EASY TO USE
Simple installation	No need to drill holes or run Ethernet cabling to set up your network.
Wireless Card Manager (PC Card and USB Adapter)	Lets administrators create profiles for each place mobile users travel. Also displays connection status and
	features simple-to-use diagnostic tools.
USB adapter with hinged antenna and swiveling	Delivers the flexibility and convenience of USB connections without sacrificing performance. Hinged antenna
USB connector	works with a variety of desktop or notebook designs.
Access Point Discovery program	Automatically identifies network access points for easy setup and configuration.
Save and restore feature (Access Point)	Copies settings to additional devices on the network, simplifying and speeding setup of additional access
	points.
Web-based administration (Access Point)	Familiar browser interface lets administrators configure and manage access points from anywhere on the
	network.
CONVENIENT
PRISM Nitro Directlink (PC Card and USB Adapter)	For added flexibility, enables wireless users to automatically establish a secure, two-way high-speed
	connection while maintaining communications with an AP.
RELIABLE
Dynamic rate shifting	Automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions.
Clear Channel Select (Access Point)	Selects the channel with the least traffic for clear, quick connections.
SECURE
WPA and WEP encryption	Help keep wireless transmissions private using up to 256-bit encryption.

*Range depends on physical conditions, building construction, electrical devices in the area, and other environmental factors.

Specifications

3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point Specifications

Minimum System Requirements

Computer with an Ethernet 10BASE-T, 10/100, or 10/100/1000 interface configured for Internet commu- nication. Operating system that supports an Ethernet connection with an IP stack. Installation CD requires Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000. For wireless access, PCs and laptops require 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a/b/g PC, PCI, or USB cards and adapters.

Users Supported

128 simultaneous users

Physical Ports

LAN: 1 10/100 Port

Receive Sensitivity

802.11g

54 Mbps: -66 dBm

48 Mbps: -69 dBm

36 Mbps: -72 dBm

24 Mbps: -75 dBm

18 Mbps: -79 dBm

12 Mbps: -82 dBm

9 Mbps: -82 dBm

6 Mbps: -85 dBm

802.11b

11 Mbps: -82 dBm

5.5Mbps: -85 dBm 2 Mbps: -87 dBm 1 Mbps: -90 dBm

Performance Features

Clear Channel Select, packet bursting

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