Operating Basics

Wireless communications

The computer’s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices.

All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch. Some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.

Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN standard (Revision A, B or G).

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on Wireless LAN is enabled.

The Wake-up on Wireless LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. Leave the AC Adaptor connected while using this feature.

Supported features. It supports the following features:Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps (IEEE802.11a, 802.11g)Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps (IEEE802.11b)

Frequency Channel Selection

(Revision A:5 GHz, Revision B/G: 2.4 GHz)

Roaming over multiple channels

Card Power Management

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 152 bit encryption algorithm (Atheros module type).

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm (Intel module type).

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on 256 bit encryption algorithm.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

Wake-up on Wireless LAN (Intel module type).

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