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Appendix G

Wireless LAN
This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and
running, with a minimum of parameters.

Card specifications

Form Factor Mini PCI TypeIII
Capability IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANS (DSSS)
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wireless
Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA)
Network Microsoft Windows® Networking
Operating
System
Media Access CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with
Protocol Acknowledgment (ACK)
Data Rate 54/48/36/24/18/12/ 9/6 Mb/s (Revision A)
11/5.5/2/1 Mb/s (Revision B)
108/96/72/48/36/24/ 18/12 Mb/s (Turbo Mode)

Radio characteristics

Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to:
Country/region where the product was purchased
Type of product
Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although
Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in
the license-free 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a
number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment.
NOTE: Refer to the sheet Information to the User for regulatory informa-
tion that may apply in your country/region.