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ENJ OY THE FREEDOM OF WIRELESS NETWORKING
802.11b PC Card Installation and Specifications
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Notice TM Enterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL ENTERASYS NETWORKS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING B
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Regulatory Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the IEEE 802.11 RoamAbout PC Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the RoamAbout PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When using this device in combination with RoamAbout Outdoor Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF ex
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RoamAbout 802.11b PC Card This document provides the system requirements, installation procedure, and technical specifications for the RoamAbout 802.11b PC Card. Before installing the PC Card, please review the Regulatory information included in the RoamAbout Radio Certification and Regulatory Information document included with the PC Card. NOTE: The RoamAbout World Card (CSICD) does not support outdoor antennas (Yagi or omni). For outdoor solutions, use the appropriate PC Card for your c
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PC Card Installation To install the PC card, perform the following steps: 1. Insert the PC Card in the PC Card slot, if available. 2. If the system does not have a PC Card slot but has an available ISA bus slot, install the optional ISA adapter card. If the system does not have an ISA slot, install the optional PCI adapter. The installation instructions are in the ISA adapter kit and the PCI adapter kit. Refer to the driver operating system directory readme on the CD-ROM to install the appro
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Technical Specifications Radio Characteristics Consult your authorized RoamAbout reseller sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your country. Table 1 shows the radio characteristics for the 802.11b PC Card. Table 1: 802.11b Radio Characteristics Characteristic Value R-F frequency band 2.4 GHz (2400-2483.5 MHz) Standards IEEE 802.11b, WiFi Certified Number of selectable channels for the World Card 11 Number of selectable channels for North America 11 and coun
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Physical Specifications Table 2: RoamAbout 802.11b PC Card Physical Specifications Specification Value Dimensions (LxWxH) 118 x 54 8 mm (4.72 x 2.26 x 0.32 in) Weight 45 grams (1.58 oz) o o o o Temperature (Operation) 0 to 55 C (32 to 131 F) o o o o Temperature (Transit) -20 to 70 C (-4 to 158 F) o o o o Temperature (Storage) -10 to 60 C (14 to 140 F) Humidity Maximum 95%, no condensation allowed Radio Ranges Signal strength can be affected by closeness to metal surfaces and solid high-densi
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Supported Frequency Sub-Bands The RoamAbout PC Card supports a number of factory-programmed channels. The number of available frequencies is subject to local radio regulations as defined by local authorities. In RoamAbout infrastructure environments, the RoamAbout PC Card automatically starts operation at the frequency channel that is used by the RoamAbout AP. This frequency is controlled by the LAN administrator who sets the RoamAbout AP configuration. The frequency range for the RoamAbou
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