163 WLAN Specifications
WLAN Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specification
Type of network
The Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5300 (533AN_HMW) WLAN device conforms to IEEE 802.11a,
802.11b/g, and 802.11n (draft), Wi-Fi based*. The Atheros AR9280AL1E (AR5BHB92) Half
Mini-Card Wireless network card is capable of three operating modes, IEEE802.11b,
IEEE802.11g, and IEEE802.11n (draft)
Transfer rate
(Automatic switching) 54 Mbps maximum data rate (IEEE802.11n rates to be determined)
Active frequency
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802.11n: 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
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802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz
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802.11a: 4900 ~ 5850 MHz
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
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802.11n: Estimated double the operating distance of 802.11g and 802.11a in their
respective frequencies.
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
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802.11n: 2.4 GHz - 3 non-overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is not used; 2
non-overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is used.5 GHz - 12 non-overlapping
UNII channels with or without Channel Bonding
Security
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Encryption Types - WEP, TKIP, AES***; WPA 1.0 compliant
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Encryption Keylengths Supported: 64 bits and 128 bits; 802.1x/EAP
Maximum recommended
number of computers to be
connected over wireless
LAN (ad hoc connection)
10 units or less ****
