APPENDIX A: HARDWARE SPECIFICATION

General Specifications

Model MA301 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter

 

 

 

Radio Data Rate

1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing)

 

 

 

Frequency

2.4Ghz to 2.5Ghz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

 

 

 

Range

outdoor environment

indoor environment

 

1Mbps - 1650 ft (503 m)

1Mbps -

500 ft (152 m)

 

2Mbps - 1320 ft (402 m)

2Mbps -

400 ft (122 m)

 

5.5Mbps - 1155 ft (352 m)

5.5Mbps -

270 ft (82 m)

 

11Mbps – 835 ft (255 m)

11Mbps – 175 ft (53 m)

 

 

Encryption

40-bit (also called 64-bit) WEP data encryption

 

128-bit WEP data encryption

 

 

 

 

Maximum computers per

Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each

network

node; typically 30 to 70 nodes.

 

 

 

 

 

Bus interface

PCI local bus Rev 2.2 compatible.

 

 

 

 

Provided drivers

Microsoft Windows 95/B, 98, NT, 2000, Me

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

L: 6 in (152 mm)

 

 

 

W: 4.8 in (121 mm)

 

 

 

H: 0.56 in (14 mm)

 

 

 

 

Weight

92.5 g (3.1 oz) (when integrated with MA401 Wireless PC Card)

 

 

Status LED

Wireless Link (on MA401 Wireless PC Card)

 

 

 

Environment Specifications

Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degree C

 

 

 

 

 

Warranty

Limited 5-year warranty

 

 

 

 

 

 

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