151 - Troubleshooting the WLAN
WLAN Specifications
Item
Specification
Type of network
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Atheros Super AG (802.11a+b/g) WLAN device conforms to IEEE
802.11a and 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi based)*
Transfer rate
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(Automatic switching)
IEEE 802.11a/g: 54 Mbps maximum data rate (108 Mbps maximum
data rate with compatible access points)
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IEEE 802.11b: 11 Mbps maximum data rate
Active frequency
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802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz
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802.11a: 5050 ~ 5850 MHz
Number of channels
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802.11a: 8 independent channels
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802.11b/g: 11 channels, 3 non-overlapping channels
Typical operating distances**
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802.11a: 40 ft. (12 m) @ 54 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 6 Mbps
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802.11b: 100 ft. (30 m) @ 11 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 1 Mbps
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802.11g: 100 ft. (30 m) @ 54 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 1 Mbps
Security
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Encryption Types - WEP, TKIP, AES***, WPA, WPA 1.0, WPA 2,CCX
compliant
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WPA 1.0 compliant
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Encryption Key lengths Supported: 64 bits, 128 bits, and 152 bits
(Atheros module using AES encryption only)
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802.1x/EAP
Maximum recommended
number of computers to be
connected over wireless LAN
(during ad hoc connection)
10 units or less ****
