3Com USB Adapter manual Key Benefits, Data Sheet

3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 11g Access Point, PC Card, and USB Adapter

DATA SHEET

• 802.11g standard supports

speeds up to 54 Mbps at

distances up to 100 coverage

meters (328 feet)*.

Key Benefits

High Performance and Wide Coverage

For simple, reliable, high-speed 802.11g wireless connections choose a winning trio: the 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 11g Access Point, 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g PC Card, and 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g USB Adapter. With these products, users can roam about the office— accessing network resources and the Internet at speeds up to 54 Mbps—ideal for high-bandwidth applications. Performance-boosting features such as packet bursting, compression, and concate- nation increase the effective transmission speed with no user intervention.

Simple Installation and Use

Setup and operation are extraordinarily easy, making these OfficeConnect products an intelligent choice for first-time wireless users and small offices; typically no manual configuration is required. To speed setup for specific configurations, a single access point configuration can be copied to other access points on the network. The PC Card and USB adapter Wireless Card Manager 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 for instant connection.

•	11g access point supports up to
	128 simultaneous users,
	allowing plenty of room for
	growth.
•	Wi-Fi certifiication ensures
	interoperability with Wi-Fi
	certified products from other
	vendors.

Compatible

Your existing wireless network investment is preserved because the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point supports 802.11b as well as 802.11g wire- less devices. Wi-Fi certification helps ensure interoperability with certified prod- ucts from other vendors.

Economical

Wireless networks can be a viable alterna- tive to wired network expansions and an attractive solution for home and branch offices, remote sites, and classrooms. Since there’s no need to drill holes or run Ethernet cabling, it’s also cost-effective for temporary networks. The access point supports up to 128 simultaneous users, which gives your organization plenty of room to grow.

Convenient

For added flexibility, PRISM Nitro Directlink enables wireless users to estab- lish direct, secure high-speed links while still maintaining communications with an access point.

Secure

To protect wireless connections, these products support up to 256-bit WPA encryption for high-level security, and 40/64- and 128-bit WEP shared-key encryption for legacy clients.

Reliable Connections

Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to physical and traffic conditions so wireless connections stay reliable. Clear Channel Select enables the access point to scan the spectrum and select the least busy channel.

*Range depends on physical conditions, building construction, electrical devices in the area, and otherenvi-

ronmental factors.

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