SMC2536W-AG2 User Guide
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Chapter 1. 1.1 Overview of the product
The SMC2536W-AG2 - EliteConnect™ Dualband Wireless Cardbus Adapter - can provide high
performance of wireless connectivity, without the restrictions of phone lines or Ethernet cables.
With the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the SMC2536W-AG2 can connect with
existing 802.11b, 802.11g- or 802.11a- compliant routers, access points and cards. That means
you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even
more wireless networks.
The adapter's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 54Mbps for
maximum throughput, or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating
limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. Your wireless
communications are protected by up to 152-bit WEP and WPA/WPA2 encryption for high security.
1.2 Features
¾ Complies with IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b standards
¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
¾ Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates
¾ Provides 32-bit CardBus interface
¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾ Supports Pairwise Master Key (PMK) caching for fast roaming support
¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾ Support for Windows 2000, XP (32-bit) and Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) WHQL certified Drivers
¾ Intelligent Internal Diversity Antenna