Linksys WPC100 - Rangeplus Wireless G Pc Card Operation manual

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Expand Your Wireless
Coverage with MIMO!
High-speed, long-range, wireless
networking for your notebook
computer
MIMO smart antenna technology
captures faint signals for extended
range and reduced dead spots
Much faster than Wireless-G
when connected to RangePlus or
Wireless-N, but also works great
with Wireless-G and -B devices
Advanced wireless security: Wi-Fi
Protected Access™ (WPA2) with up
to 256-bit encryption
RangePlus Wireless
Notebook Adapter
Model: WPC100

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RangePlus Wireless
Notebook Adapter
The RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter is the simple way to add or upgrade
wireless connectivity in your notebook computer. Just slide it into your notebook’s PC
Card slot and enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access while retaining true
mobility.
The RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter uses the very latest wireless networking
technology to achieve extended range. Unlike ordinary wireless networking
technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these
reflections to increase the range and reduce “dead spots” in the wireless coverage
area. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections much farther
than standard Wireless-G. And with MIMO, the farther away you are, the more speed
advantage you get. It works great with standard Wireless-G and -B equipment, but
when both ends of the wireless link use RangePlus technology, the throughput can be
increased even more by using twice as much radio band.
Once you’re connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet,
and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other
computers on the network, wherever you wander. At home, you can surf the web or
use instant messaging to chat with friends while sitting out on the patio. You’ll also be
able to connect with any of the growing number of public hotspots springing up in
coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels and convention centers. Your wireless connection
is protected by industrial-strength WPA2 encryption. The included Setup Wizard will
walk you through configuring the adapter to your network’s settings, step by step.
Get your notebook connected with fast throughput, reduced dead spots, and
increased wireless range with the RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter from Linksys.
Features
Much faster than Wireless-G, but
can also connect to Wireless-N,
-G and -B networks
Complies with
Wireless-B (802.11b) and
Wireless-G (802.11g) standards
Easy-to-use setup wizard
Supports WEP (64- and 128-bit),
WPA and WPA2 (Personal and
Enterprise) encryption security
Plug-and-Play operation
provides easy setup
Compatible with Microsoft
Windows 2000 (SP4), XP (SP2 or
later) and Vista
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The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless
network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance
from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used,
interference and other adverse conditions.
Check the product package and contents for specific features supported. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered
trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
7092810A-RR Model: WPC100
Linksys
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Irvine, CA 92617 USA
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Linksys products are available in more than
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Offices throughout the world. For a complete
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RangePlus Wireless
Notebook Adapter
Specifications
Model WPC100
Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
LEDs Power, Link/Act
# of Antennas 2 Antennas
Connector type CardBus
Modulations 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK
802.11g: OFDM
802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
RF Power (EIRP) in dBm 802.11b: 18dBm ~ 19 dBm, ±1.5 dBm
802.11g: 15dBm ~ 17 dBm, ±1.5 dBm
802.11n: 9dBm ~ 17 dBm, ±1.5 dBm
Receive Sensitivity in dBm 802.11b: -88dBm ~ -84 dBm
802.11g: -88dBm ~ -66 dBm
802.11n: -85dBm ~ -60 dBm
Antenna Gain in dBi 2 dBi
Power Consumption TX: 360mA ~ 410mA, at 3.3V
RX: 340mA, at 3.3V
Security features WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2)
Security key bits Up to 256-bit encryption
Environmental
Dimensions 4.88" x 0.35" x 2.13" (124 x 9 x 54 mm)
Weight 1.76 oz (50 g)
Power 3.3V
Certification FCC
Operating Temp. 32 to 131° F (0 to 55° C)
Storage Temp. -4 to 176° F (-20 to 80° C)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85%, noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing
Package Contents
RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter
Setup CD-ROM
User Guide on CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
Minimum Requirements
600 MHz or Faster PC
256 MB of RAM
CD-ROM Drive
Available CardBus Slot
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4, XP with Service Pack 2 or later, or Vista
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