High-Speed 54Mbps Wireless Connections for Desktops and Notebooks For simple, reliable, high-speed wireless connections for both desktop and notebook users, choose the 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter. Users can access network resources, the Internet, and e-mail at speeds up to 54 Mbps—ideal for multimedia or other high-bandwidth applications. The USB adapter works with the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11abg and 11g access points and the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Routers to create a powerful, high-speed, wireless network in minutes for home and branch offices, remote sites, and classrooms. To protect wireless connections, the USB adapter supports advanced WPA encryption as well as basic WEP encryption. It also supports the latest 802.1X authentication to help protect against unauthorized users. The sleek, compact USB adapter offers the flexibility and convenience of USB connections without sacrificing performance. The USB extension cable works with a variety of desktop and notebook designs. Wireless Card Manager creates profiles for mobile users that reflect specific wireless LAN settings for each place they travel: users just select the proper profile and they are configured for connection. Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions. * USB 2.0 connections support both desktop and notebook users; USB extension cable works with a variety of desktop and notebook designs * Supports wireless speeds up to 54 Mbps—nearly five times the speed of 802.11b networks * 802.11g is backward compatible with 11b networks, preserving existing equipment investments * Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption, and 40/64-bit, and 128- and 152-bit Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) shared key encryption (for legacy clients) help keep wireless transmissions private * 802.1X server authentication helps ensure that only authorized uses access the network * Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions * Two modes provide communications flexibility: choose infrastructure mode for expanded connectivity through an AP, or simple, direct peer-to-peer connectivity with ad hoc mode * Simple installation includes an easy-to-use configuration utility with country configurator for accurate channel selection * Wireless Card Manager lets administrators create profiles for mobile users that reflect specific settings for each place they travel, displays connection status, and features simple-to-use diagnostic tools * Wi-Fi certification helps ensure interoperability with certified products from other vendors Product Specifications * Bus Type: USB 2.0 * Drivers/Supported OS: NDIS 5: Windows ME, 2000, 98SE NDIS 5.1: Windows XP * Data Rates: 11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps; 11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps * Frequency Band: 2.4-2.4835 GHz * Modulation Technique: 802.11g: DSSS/CCK, OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) 802.11b: DSSS/CCK (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum/Complementary Code Keying) * Media Access Protocol: CSMA/CA * Operating Channels: 1-11 North America; 1-14 (Japan), 1-13 Europe ETSI * Operating Range: Obstructed, maximum: 100 meters (328 feet); unobstructed, maximum: 400 meters (1,312 feet) * Receive Sensitivity: 802.11g 54 Mbps: -70 dBm 48 Mbps: -71 dBm 36 Mbps: -76 dBm 24 Mbps: -80 dBm 18 Mbps: -83 dBm 12 Mbps: -86 dBm 9 Mbps: -87 dBm 6 Mbps: -87 dBm 802.11b 11 Mbps: -74 dBm 5.5 Mbps: -87 dBm 2 Mbps: -87 dBm 1 Mbps: -91 dBm * Antenna Type: PCB antenna * Performance Features: Dynamic rate shifting * Security: WPA and WPA2 with TKIP, 128/192/256-bi AES, 64/128/256-bit WEP encryption; 802.1X server authentication * Standards Conformance: 802.3, Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b, WEP, WPA, AES, 802.1X * Operating Voltage: 5.0V +/- 5% * Transmit Power Output: 11g: 17dBM (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 Mbps), 15dBm (48, 54Mbps); 11b: 19dBm * Regulatory/Agency Approvals: EMC : FCC Part 15 Subpart C: 15.247, 15.207, CE, EN301 489-1/-17 (EN55022 and EN55024), EN 300 328 -1/-2, C-Tick Canada, ICES-003, RSS210 Safety : EN60950-1: 2001, UL60950, R&TTE Art6.4, Taiwan DGT * Environmental Range: Operating temperature: 0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F) Operating humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing Storage temperature: (-20o to 70o C (-4o to 158o F) Storage humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing * Installation, Configuration, and Management: Wireless Card Manager, pre-set defaults * LED Indicators: Link, Activity * Dimensions: Height: 1.3 cm (0.5 in) (see DS comments) Width: 3.0 cm (1.1 in) Length: 8.0 cm (2.98 in) * Weight: 25g (0.88 oz) System Requirements * Notebook or desktop PC with USB port; USB 2.0 required for 54 Mbps data rate * Notebook or desktop PC must be running Windows 98/ME/XP/ 2000/NT 4.0 Package Contents * 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 54Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter * USB extension cable (for convenient installation) * CD-ROM with drivers and documentation * Quick Install Guide Please Note * Not approved for sale in all countries. Check with your nearest 3Com office for local availability * Wireless range varies depending on building construction and other environmental factors.