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400771-001 07/02
Product Name
Region
Order Number
3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN
U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific Rim
3CRWE91096A
Building-to-Building bridge
Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Europe and Latin America
Product Accessories
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U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific Rim,
3CWE490
Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Europe, and Latin America
3Com 8dBi Omnidirectional Antenna
U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific Rim,
3CWE491
Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Europe, and Latin America
3Com 13dBi Sector Panel Antenna
U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific Rim,
3CWE495
Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Europe, and Latin America
3Com 18dBi Sector Panel Antenna
U.S. and Canada
3CWE496
3Com 6-Foot Antenna Cable
U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific Rim,
3CWE480
Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Europe, and Latin America
3Com 20-Foot Antenna Cable
U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific Rim,
3CWE481
Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Europe, and Latin America
3Com 50-Foot Antenna Cable
U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific Rim,
3CWE482
Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Europe, and Latin America
Ordering
Information
802.11b Data Rates Supported
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
Range
Transmit and receive information
up to 15 miles between wireless
building-to-building bridges,
depending on the antenna
selected.
Wireless Network Standard
IEEE 802.11b
Network Connection Type
10/100BASE-T
Network Architecture Types
Bridge 802.3 to 802.11b
Number of Users/Bridge
Unlimited
Wireless Bridges/LAN
Unlimited
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz
Wireless Medium
DSSS
Media Access Protocol
CSMA/CA
Modulation
DSSS
Operating Channels
1 through 13 (Worldwide)
Available Transmit Power
(depending on antenna selection
and local legal restrictions)
From 17 dB to 35 dB
Settings
(depending on antenna
selection and local legal
restrictions)
Up to 1000 mWatt
Antenna
Multiple antenna options ensure
the optimal signal strength for
different environments.
Encryption
40- and 128-bit WEP shared key.
128-bit Dynamic Security Link
encryption
Security
VPN pass through
Protocol Filtering
Networking protocols, such
as NetBui, IPX, and TCP/IP, can
be filtered out for perfomance
optimization
LEDs
Power: green
Wireless: green when associated;
yellow when
transmitting/receiving
Ethernet: green when connected;
yellow when activity is detected
Alert: amber
Serial: green when RX; yellow
when TX
Remote Configuration Support
Web interface UI
Local Configuration
Web interface UI
Bridging Protocol
Wi-Fi compliant
Physical Dimensions
Maximum depth:
144mm (9.966 in)
Maximum height
41mm (5.673 in)
Safety Compliance
Canada/ U.S.: UL1950/CSA 22.2
Europe: CE Marked
Radio/Electromagnetic
Conformance Compliance
US: FCC Part 15B&C
Canada: Industry Canada
RSS-210
European Community: ETS 300
328, ETS 300 826
Australia: C-Tick
Environmental Operating
Ranges
Operating temperature:
-20 to 55°C
Storage temperature: -20 to 70°C
Altitude: Up to 3 km. Humidity:
10 to 95% noncondensing
Service and Support
One-year limited warranty
Specifications
