Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the
optional integrated WLAN+BT combo radio module (referred to as "WLAN device"
in the rest of the manual). Before using the WLAN device, read this manual
carefully to ensure its 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 devices:
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For Intel® Wilkins Peak2: Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260
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For Atheros® WB222: Qualcomm Atheros® AR946x Wireless Network Adapter
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
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The WLAN devices are PCI Express Mini cards attached to the main board of the
mobile computer.
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The WLAN devices operate 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 WLAN devices are 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 operate (as applicable) at a the
maximum data rate of 450 Mbps in IEEE802.11n mode (300 Mbps in
this configuration); 54 Mbps in IEEE802.11g mode; and 11 Mbps in
IEEE802.11b mode.
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The WLAN devices support the following encryption methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP,
and AES encryption.
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The Wireless LAN devices are compliant with the following standards: WPA,
WPA2, CCX1.0, CCX2.0, CCX3.0, and CCX4.0.
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