Sub-channels
Multinational support with frequency bands and channels compliant to local
regulations.
Media Access Protocol
CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
Network Architecture
Models
Ad-hoc (Peer to Peer)
Infrastructure (Access Point Required)
Roaming
IEEE 802.11 compliant roaming between access points
Output Power
(for CCK)
2
17 dBm
Output Power
(for OFDM;
power varies by data rate)
2
15 dBm
Power Consumption
Idle associated: 250 mW
Idle unassociated: 150 mW
Transmit/Receive 20 MHz channel: 2.0 W (max)
Transmit/Receive 40 MHz channel: 2.0 W (max)
Power Management
ACPI compliant power management
802.11 compliant power saving mode
Receiver Sensitivity
3
270 Mbps: -66dBm, 162 Mbps: -72 dBm, 54 Mbps: -72 dBm, 11 Mbps: -85 dBm
, 1 Mbps: -94 dBm
Antenna type
High efficiency dual band antenna with spatial diversity, mounted in the
display enclosure
Range
802.11 a – Typical
(@6 Mbps)
600 feet – Outdoor Open Area
150 feet – Indoor, Office environment
802.11 b – Typical
(@1 Mbps)
1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
802.11 g – Typical
(@1 Mbps)
1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
Form Factor
PCI-Express MiniCard
Weight
0.026 lb (12 g)
Dimensions
0.19 x 1.2 x 2.0 in (4.75 x 29.85 x 50.8 mm)
Operating Voltage
3.3v +/- 10%
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
14° to 149° F (–10° to 65° C)
–40° to 176° F (–40° to 80° C)
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating
Non-operating
0 to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
0 to 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Configuration Utility
4
Microsoft Windows XP
Choice of Configuration Utility:
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Manager
Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility (required for Cisco Compatible
Extensions support)
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Network Connection Manager
Broadcom IHV extensions for Windows Vista available to support Cisco
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq 6530b Notebook PC
Technical Specifications
DA - 13052 North America — Version 29 — June 17, 2010
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