96 Using the Optional Wireless LAN
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 optional devices:
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Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5300 (533AN_HMW)
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Atheros AR9280AL1E (AR5BHB92) Half Mini-Card Wireless network card
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
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The WLAN devices are Mini-PCI card 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 WLANs operate 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 wireless devices are capable of four operating modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, and
IEEE802.11n (draft)
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The WLAN devices are Wi-Fi certified and operate (as applicable0 at a the maximum data rate of 540 Mbps
(theoretical) in IEEE802.11n (draft) mode; 54 Mbps in IEEE802.11a or 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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