ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF WIRELESS NETWORKING 802.11a PC Card Installation and Specifications ENTERASYS.
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DRAFT 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.
DRAFT Technical Specifications. Mechanical Specifications Dimensions: (LxWxH) 114.55 x 54 x 9.65 mm (4.51 x 2.26 x .38 in) Weight 62.4 grams (2.2 oz) Radio Characteristics Receiver Sensitivity dBm See Table 1. Output Power 13 dBm Standards IEEE 802.11a, WiFi Certified PC Card Power Characteristics Receive Mode 430 mA Transmit Mode 540 mA Power Supply 3.3 V Temperature and Humidity Operation -20o to 50o C (-4o F to 122o F) Storage -30o to 66o C (-22o to 150.
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RoamAbout 802.11a PC Card This document provides the regulatory information, system requirements, and installation procedure for the RoamAbout 802.11a PC Card. Please review the Regulatory information before installing the PC Card. System Requirements When you install the RoamAbout PC Card, you must also install its driver. You can also download the RoamAbout drivers and documentation from the RoamAbout wireless web site: www.enterasys.
DRAFT 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 adapter. The installation instructions are in the PCI adapter kit. 3.
DRAFT 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 802.11a PC Card. Table 1: 802.11a Radio Characteristics Characteristic Value R-F frequency band Number of selectable channels for North America and countries supporting FCC Modulation technique 5 GHz (5.15 - 5.
DRAFT 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. Table 2 shows the available channels and associated frequencies. Table 2: IEEE 802.
