3Com 3CRPCIN175 User manual

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DATA HEET
3Com®Wireless 11n PCI Adapter
O ER IEW
Accessing the Internet and sending e-mail wirelessly just got faster and
more flexible with the 3Com®Wireless 11n PCI Adapter. This adapter
provides complete access to 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n
draft 2.0 wireless networks, delivering the flexibility to work where ever
it's convenient and with the increased distances and reliability provided
by 802.11n. This adapter supports the latest, most effective authentication
techniques to thwart intruders and simplifies network management.
KEY BENEFITS
COMPLETE IEEE 802.11 STANDARDS SUPPORT
The 3Com Wireless 11n PCI Adapter supports all IEEE 802.11 2.4 GHz
networking standards—.11b, .11g and .11n draft 2.0—so users can
connect to the most common wireless networks. It is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
to ensure interoperation with compatible products from other vendors.
EASY TO SET UP AND USE
Setup and operation are extraordinarily easy, making the 3Com 11n PCI
Adapter an intelligent choice for first-time wireless network users. Create
profiles with specific settings for each wireless local area network ( AN).
Users just click their profile and they are configured for connection.
GREATER RANGE AND CO ERAGE WITH MIMO TECHNOLOGY
Advanced 2 x 3 MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology
provides enhanced wireless range and coverage area for reliable
connectivity as you move around. Two transmit and two receive
antennas boost signal strength.
SECURE CONNECTI ITY AND DATA TRANSFER
3Com offers one of the most robust sets of standards-based security on
the market today. To protect wireless data, the PCI adapter supports Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA™, WPA2™) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES) encryption for higher level security.
To protect against unauthorized network access, the adapter supports
IEEE 802.1X authentication, and EAP-T S, PEAP and EAP-TT S
authentication protocols.
3Com Wireless 11n PCI Adapter

3Com®Wireless 11n PCI Adapter
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3COM SKU
3Com Wireless 11n PCI Adapter 3CRPCIN175
ORDERING
INFORMATION
STANDARDS CONFORMANCE
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g,
IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0, WMM,
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC with full- or half-height (mini)
PCI slot; 3.3V
Drivers and supported operating
systems: Windows 2000, XP and Vista
LED INDICATORS
PWR, Activity
DIMENSIONS
ength: 120.5 mm ( 4.74 in)
Width: 57.2 mm (2.25 in)
Height: 22.2 mm (0.88 in)
Weight: 90.0 g (3.20 oz)
OPERATING OLTAGE
DC 3.3V +/- 5%
DATA RATES SUPPORTED
802.11n: MCS 0 to 15 for HT20MHz;
MCS 0 to 15 for HT40MHz
802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12,
9 and 6 Mbps
802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps
FREQUENCY BAND
USA/Canada: 2.412 - 2.462 GHz
EU: 2.412 - 2.472 GHz
Modulat on Techn que
802.11b: DSSS (Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum)
802.11g: OFDM (Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing)
and DSSS
Med a Access Protocol
CSMA/CA with ACK
SECURITY
WPA2- Enterprise
WPA2- Personal
WPA- Enterprise
WPA- Personal
AES/TKIP
WEP 64/128-bit encryption
WiFi protected setup (WPS);
PIN and PBC modes
IEEE 802.1X EAP Types
EAP-T S
EAP-TT S/MSCHAPv2
PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2
PEAPv1/EAP-GTC
EAP-SIM
EN IRONMENTAL RANGE
Operating temperature: 0° to 45°C
(32° to 113°F)
REGULATORY/AGENCY APPRO ALS
Safety: U /CSA 60950-1, EN/IEC
60950-1
Radio: FCC Part 15.247, RSS-210,
EN 300 328 v1.7.1
EMC: FCC Part 15 Subpart B,
EN 301 489-17
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Wireless AN PCI card, Quick Install
Guide, CD-ROM with drivers, full-
and half-height PCI brackets,
3 detachable antennas
WARRANTY AND OTHER SER ICES
Three Year imited Hardware Warranty
imited Software Warranty for 90 days
90 days of telephone technical support
Refer to www.3com.com/warranty
for details
SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES Descr pt on
Compat b l ty
tandards support Provides complete access to 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless networks.
Backwards compatible Compatible with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks.
Wi-Fi certification Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi compatible products from other vendors.
Secur ty
IEEE 802.1X network access control IEEE 802.1X network access control and EAP authentication support the latest, most effective authentication techniques to thwart
intruders and simplify network management.
WPA2/WPA and AE Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption tandard (AE ) encryption help keep wireless transmissions private;
128-bit WEP encryption is supported for legacy networks.
Performance
High speed upport for 802.11n draft 2.0 provides the highest possible wireless speeds of up to 300†Mbps.
MIMO technology Multiple antennas and advanced MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology provide enhanced wireless range.
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Adds managed Qo (Quality of ervice) levels for data, voice and video. WMM—based on the 802.11e standard—is critical for today’s
generation of delay-sensitive applications like voice.
Ease of Use
3Com Wireless Utility Creates profiles for each wireless network’s specific settings—just click the proper profile to match the
desired wireless network. Also provides connection status and features simple-to-use diagnostic tools.
Three detachable antennas Additional antennas help assure access to the wireless signal, providing enhanced and increased wireless coverage; detachable antennas
provide installation flexibility.
Includes full- and half-height PCI brackets Easily adapts to fit computers with different bracket requirements.
†Wireless performance depends on number of users, physical and environmental conditions and other electronic devices in the area.
KEY BENEFITS
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HIGH PERFORMANCE AND RELIABLE
Computer users can access network resources, the Internet and email at .11n speeds, ideal for multimedia
applications, fast audio streaming, VoIP and speedier transfer of large graphics files. A host of features
including MIMO technology ensure reliable wireless connections and exceptional speed. Wi-Fi®certification
helps ensure interoperability with other draft .11n certified vendors.