ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF WIRELESS NETWORKING 802.11b PC Card Installation and Specifications ENTERASYS.
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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.
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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).
PC Card Installation To install the PC card, perform the following steps: EN JO Y TH E FR EE DO M OF W IR EL ES W S IR EL NE ES TW S OR LA KI NS NG W iF i H i- e er at pt R da h A ig H ed S ch D at 1 M 2. it 80 ab ig G 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.
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.
Physical Specifications Table 2: RoamAbout 802.11b PC Card Physical Specifications Specification Dimensions (LxWxH) Weight Temperature (Operation) Value 118 x 54 8 mm (4.72 x 2.26 x 0.32 in) 45 grams (1.58 oz) Temperature (Transit) -20o to 70o C (-4o to 158o F) Temperature (Storage) -10o to 60o C (14o to 140o F) Maximum 95%, no condensation allowed Humidity 0o to 55o C (32o to 131o F) Radio Ranges Signal strength can be affected by closeness to metal surfaces and solid high-density materials.
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 RoamAbout 802.
