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- Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the optional integrated Wireless LAN
Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device" in the rest of the manual). Before using the WLAN device, read this
manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document
This document is applicable to systems containing one of the following wireless LAN devices:
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Integrated Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 (802.11agn 2x2)
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Integrated Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
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The WLAN device is a Mini-PCI card attached to the main board of the mobile computer.
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The WLAN device operates in license-free RF bands, eliminating the need to procure an FCC operating license.
The WLAN operates in the 2.4GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band and the lower, middle, and
upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) bands.
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The Intel WiFi Link 5300 WLAN device is capable of four operating modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b,
IEEE802.11g, and IEEE802.11n
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The WLAN device is Wi-Fi certified and operates at a the maximum data rate of 540 Mbps (theoretical) in
IEEE802.11n mode; 54 Mbps in IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode; and 11 Mbps in IEEE802.11b mode.
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The WLAN device supports the following encryption methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP, and AES encryption.
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The Wireless LAN device is compliant with the following standards: WPA, WPA2, CCX1.0, CCX2.0, CCX3.0, and
CCX4.0.
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device
Ad Hoc Mode
"Ad Hoc Mode" refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple
computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access Point(s). Connectivity
is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. That is why Ad Hoc networks are also known as
