3Com 3CRWE62092B - 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User manual

DATA SHEET
Key Benefits Flexible
The 3Com®11 Mbps Wireless LAN
PC Card features our patented XJACK®
antenna, which is ideal for mobile users.
It extends for excellent reception, then
tucks safely away while traveling.
Rigorous testing and Wi-Fi certifica-
tion give you trouble-free interoperability
with all Wi-Fi certified products from
3Com and other vendors. And country
configuration software enables global
wireless LAN connections.
Secure
Support for 802.1x, EAP-MD5,
EAP-TLS, and serial authentication
further enhances wireless security
and simplifies network management.
When used with a 3Com 11 Mbps
Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 or
6000, this PC Card delivers 3Com’s
Dynamic Security Link, which auto-
matically negotiates a unique security
key for each session.
Reliable
This wireless LAN PC Card offers a
host of features that give you reliable
wireless connections, excellent speeds,
and an extensive operating range.
Through simple software updates,
you’ll be able to upgrade to new
features with ease.
Simple
Intelligent features simplify setup,
so you can be ready to go in minutes.
For example, 3Com Wireless LAN
Manager helps you configure this
PC Card for operation at remote
branch offices equipped with Wi-Fi
certified wireless LANs. This PC Card
is also designed for software upgrade-
ability, so it’s easy to upgrade to the
latest drivers and firmware.
3Com®11 Mbps Wireless LAN
PC Card with XJACK®Antenna
Flexible, secure
wireless LAN access
Product Features Flexible Wireless Connections
Patented XJACK®antenna Extends for excellent wireless LAN perfor-
mance, and retracts to keep the card safe
while traveling. Using the XJACK antenna,
there is no need to remove the PC Card
from your notebook.
XJACK antenna smart switch Pushes in for power save mode, which pre-
serves battery life. Pops out for wireless
connectivity.
Infrastructure and ad hoc networking Lets users connect to a network through
a wireless LAN access point or directly to
another WLAN client device when an
access point is not available.
Popular OS support Supports Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98 SE.
Standards Compliant
802.11b, 802.1x, EAP-MD5, Enables compatibility with a wide range
and EAP-TLS standards support of access points and network infrastructures.
Wi-Fi certification Allows this PC Card to interoperate with
other Wi-Fi certified products—from 3Com
and other vendors.

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Product Features
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Secure
3Com Dynamic Security Link When used with the 3Com Access Point
6000, delivers user authentication and
user-specific, 128-bit encryption keys that
change for each networking session.
3Com serial authentication When used with the 3Com Access Point
8000, provides an upper-layer authenti-
cation technique that uses both EAP-TLS
and EAP-MD5. Using these complementary
authentication mechanisms in tandem
enhances security by requiring a username/
password and an electronic security certifi-
cate to gain access to the network.
IEEE 802.1x Provides port-based network access control.
Clients can be required to authorize through
a RADIUS server to use the wireless LAN.
Encryption Uses 40-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption,
helping ensure all wireless transmissions
remain private.
Easy to Use
3Com Wireless LAN Manager Lets you create profiles that reflect specific
wireless LAN settings for each place you
travel. The software also displays connection
status and features simple-to-use diagnostic
tools.
Designed for upgradability Makes it easy to upgrade to the latest
drivers and firmware.
Future Enhancements (Available Fall 2002)
Autonomous load balancing Maximizes throughput by monitoring access
point traffic and connecting to access points
that provide the most optimal bandwidth.
802.11d roaming Receives signals from Access Points that
support 802.11d and then automatically
activates unique geographical wireless LAN
settings—eliminating the need to manually
define these settings on each client.
Enhanced Wireless LAN Manager Automatically detects locations and activates
wireless LAN profiles that you define. It will
also automatically launch a VPN session
based on location, making getting con-
nected even easier.
3Link Makes launching multiparty software
applications such as Microsoft NetMeeting
simple. 3Link, a peer-to-peer software appli-
cation, automatically discovers and displays
other 3Link clients on your local area or ad
hoc network. Simply select users from a list,
then click the invitation link. If the recipient
accepts, the session is set up automatically.
Since there’s no need for an Internet
connection, it’s an excellent solution
for mobile collaboration.
Windows CE/Pocket PC 2002 drivers Provides wireless connectivity for
handheld PCs.

3COM®11 MBPS WIRELESS LAN PC CARD WITH XJACK®ANTENNA DATA SHEET
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out notice. 400768-001 06/02
Product Name Region Order Number
3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card
with XJACK®Antenna Worldwide* 3CRWE62092B
Asia/Pacific Rim** 3CRWE62092B-AP
Ordering Information
Standards Conformance
Wi-Fi certified
IEEE 802.11b
Frequency Range
Channels 1-13:
2.401-2.483 GHz
Channels 10-13:
2.451-2.483 GHz
Channels 5-7:
2.421-2.453 GHz
Data Rates
11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
(supports dynamic rate shifting)
Computer Slot Type
PC Cards: Type II 16-bit PC Card
Operating Voltage
3.0 V–3.6 V
Security
40- and 128-bit WEP encryption
802.1x, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS,
3Com serial authentication
3Com Dynamic Security Link
Drivers/Supported
Operating Systems
NDIS 5
NDIS 5.1
Windows 2000, Me, 98 SE
Windows XP
Pocket PC Windows CE
(Fall 2002)
Safety and Electromagnetic
Conformance
Safety: UL/CSA 60950, EN 60950
Radio: FCC Part 15.247, RSS-210,
EN 300 328-2
EMC: FCC Part 15 Subpart B,
EN 301 489-17
SAR: FCC OET Bulletin 65,
RSS-102, prEN 50371
Physical Dimensions
3CRWE62092B (extended):
105.2 mm x 54 mm x 5 mm
3CRWE62092B (retracted):
85.6 mm x 54 mm x 5 mm
Environmental Operating
Ranges
Temperature: 0 to 50° C,
Humidity: 10 to 95%
Status LEDs
Power=solid on
Link=blink
Activity=fast blink
Warranty
5 Year limited warranty.
Specifications
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** English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese