ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF WIRELESS NETWORKING 802.11a PC Card Installation and Specifications ENTERASYS.
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Regulatory Information CAUTION: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 802.11a PC Card This document provides the system requirements, installation procedure, and technical specifications for the RoamAbout 802.11a 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. System Requirements When you install the RoamAbout PC Card, you must also install its driver.
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 NE EL 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, install the optional PCI Carrier Card. The installation instructions are in the PCI Carrier Card kit. 3.
Technical Specifications This section provides the specifications for the RoamAbout IEEE 802.11a PC Card. The PC Card is WiFi Certified. 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 802.11a PC Card. Table 1: 802.
Physical Specifications Table 2: RoamAbout 802.11a PC Card Physical Specifications Specification Value Dimensions (LxWxH) 114 x 54 x 9.65 mm (4.51 x 2.26 x 0.38 in) 62.4 grams (2.2 oz) Weight Temperature (Operation) Temperature (Storage) Humidity -20o to 50o C (-4o to 122o F) -30o to 66o C (-22o to 150.8o F) Maximum 95%, no condensation allowed Supported Frequency Sub-Bands The RoamAbout PC Card supports a number of factory-programmed channels.
Table 4: IEEE 802.