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Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the optional integrated
Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device" in the rest of the manual). Before using
the WLAN device, read this manual carefully to ensure its correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference.
Wireless LAN Device Covered by this Document
This document is applicable to systems containing one of the following optional devices:
•Optional integrated Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (a/b/g/n, 2 x 2)
•Optional integrated Atheros® XSPAN 802.11bgn
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
•The WLAN device is a Mini-PCI card attached to the main board of the mobile computer.
•The WLAN device operates in license-free RF bands, eliminating the need to procure an FCC operating
license. The WLAN operates in the 2.4GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band and the lower,
middle, and upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) bands.
•The WLAN devices are capable of four operating modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, and
IEEE802.11n (draft)
•The WLAN devices are Wi-Fi certified and operate (as applicable) at a the maximum data rate of 540 Mbps
(theoretical) in IEEE802.11n (draft) mode; 54 Mbps in IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.1 1g mode; and 11 Mbps in
IEEE802.11b mode.
•The WLAN devices support the following encryption methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP, and AES encryption.
•The Wireless LAN devices are compliant with the following standards: WPA, WPA2, CCX1.0, CCX2.0,
CCX3.0, and CCX4.0.
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