Specifications

General Description:

HA501 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter

Radio Data Rate:

6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54,72 Mbps (Auto rate capable)

Modulation Type:

OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)

Frequency Band:

5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz (lower band) for US/Canada, Japan

 

5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle band) for US/Canada

Encryption:

Hardware-based 64, 128, & 152-bit WEP encryption

Standards Compatibility:

IEEE 802.11

 

 

Operating Range:

Closed Environment

 

 

@ 54 Mbps

60 ft.

(18.3m)

 

@ 6 Mbps

300 ft.

(91.4m)

 

Open Environment

 

 

@ 54 Mbps

100 ft.

(30.5m)

 

@ 6 Mbps

1200 ft. (366m)

Bus type:

32-bit CardBus PC card interface

Drivers:

Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP

Dimensions:

W: 88 mm (3.4 in) D: 54 mm (2.1 in) H: 5 mm (0.2 in)

Weight:

43.4 g (1.6 oz)

 

Status LEDs:

Power/Network

 

Environmental Specifications:

Operating temperature: 0 to 60C (32 to 140º F)

 

Operating humidity: 5-95%, noncondensing

Electromagnetic Compliance:

FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E

Warranty:

Limited 5-year

 

 

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Trademarks

NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, INC. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit lay- out(s) described herein.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

Netgear Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, (408) 907-8000, declares under our sole responsi- bility, that this device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NETGEAR Model HA501 Wireless PC Card

Tested to Comply with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour- aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver,

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected,

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device.

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NETGEAR HA501 manual Specifications, Operating Range

HA501 specifications

The NETGEAR HA501 is a cutting-edge solution designed to cater to the demands of modern home and office networking. As part of NETGEAR's extensive portfolio of networking devices, the HA501 exemplifies innovation and user-centric design, making it an ideal choice for users seeking reliable wireless connectivity.

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