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- Before Using the Wireless LAN
Before Using the Wireless LAN
This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the 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 its correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Wireless LAN Device Covered by this Document
This document is applicable to systems containing the following WLAN device:
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Intel Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 wireless LAN device
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 2.4 GHz 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 LAN devices are capable of three operating modes, 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 IEEE802.11g 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 WLAN device is compliant with the following standards: WPA, WPA2, CCX1.0, CCX2.0, CCX3.0, CX4.0.