Linksys WEC600N - Dual Band Wireless-N Ultra RangePlus... User manual

Dual-Band Wireless-N
ExpressCard
Model: WEC600N
Radio band selectable to avoid
wireless congestion!
The Ultra RangePlus Dual-BandWireless-N ExpressCard is the simple way to add or upgrade
wireless connectivity in your notebook computer. Just slide it into your computer’s
ExpressCard slot and enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access while retaining
true mobility.
The Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard uses the very latest wireless networking
technology,Wireless-N (draft 802.11n). By overlaying the signals of multiple radios for each
band, Wireless-N’s “Multiple In, Multiple Out” (MIMO) technology multiplies the effective
data rate. 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.
With Wireless-N, the farther away you are, the more speed advantage you get. It works
great with standard Wireless-G, -A, and -B equipment, but when both ends of the wireless
link are Wireless-N, the throughput can be increased even more by using twice as much
radio band, yielding speeds far faster than standard Wireless-G.
Dual-band wireless networks operate in both the 2.4 and 5 gigahertz radio bands at the
same time, effectively doubling the available wireless bandwidth. For instance, you could
set up your network to handle video streaming on one radio band, and use the other
band for simultaneous data transfers—avoiding any interference or collisions that would
degrade the video performance. The Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard allows you to
connect using whichever band works the best for your situation.
To help protect your data and privacy, your wireless connection is protected by industrial-
strength WPA2 encryption. The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring
the ExpressCard to your network’s settings, step by step.
The incredible speed of Wireless-N makes it ideal for media-centric applications like
streaming video, gaming, and Voice over IP telephony, and gives you plenty of headroom
to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network at the same time, with no
degradation in performance. Get your notebook connected to either band of Wireless-N,
and also Wireless-G, Wireless-A, and Wireless-B networks with the Ultra RangePlus
Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard from Linksys.
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The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specications. 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 trac, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and
other adverse conditions.
Check the product package and contents for specic features supported. Specications are subject to change without notice.
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7101910NC-JL Model: WEC600N
Specifications
Model WEC600N
Standards Draft IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a
LEDs Power, Link/Act
# of Antennas 2 Antennas
Connector Type ExpressCard/34
Detachable (Y/N) No
Modulations 802.11a: OFDM
802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK
802.11g: OFDM
802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
RF Power (EIRP) in dBm 802.11a: 13 dBm
802.11b: 16 dBm
802.11g: 14 dBm
802.11n: 13.5 dBm, at 2.4 GHz
802.11n: 11 dBm, at 5.0 GHz
Receive Sensitivity
in dBm 802.11a: -65 dBm, at 54 Mbps
802.11b: -87 dBm, at 11 Mbps
802.11g: -70 dBm, at 54 Mbps
802.11n: -61 dBm, at 270 Mbps
Antenna Gain in dBi 2.4 dBi, at 2.4 GHz; 1 dBi, at 5.0 GHz
Power Consumption Active: <800mA (TX), <600mA (RX); Standby: <120mA
Security Features WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2)
Security Key Bits Up to 256-Bit Encryption
OS Requirements Up-to-Date Windows 2000, XP or Vista
Environmental
Dimensions 1.34" x 0.35" x 4.25" (34 x 9 x 108 mm)
Weight 0.88 oz (25 g)
Certication FCC, CE, IC, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n draft 2.0), WMM,
Certied for Windows Vista, Designed for Microsoft Windows XP
Operating Temp. 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Storage Temp. -13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 10 to 80% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing
Package Contents
Dual-Band Wireless-N ExpressCard
Setup CD-ROM
User Guide on CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
Minimum Requirements
600 MHz or Faster PC
512 MB of RAM
CD-ROM Drive
Available ExpressCard Slot
Up-to-Date Windows 2000, XP or Vista
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Features
Complies with IEEE 802.11n draft
2.0 (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz), IEEE
802.11a (5 GHz), IEEE 802.11g
(2.4 GHz), and IEEE 802.11b
(2.4 GHz) standards
ExpressCard/34 module fits in any
ExpressCard slot
Wi-Fi certified to ensure
interoperability
Supports up to 256-bit wireless
encryption
Easy-to-use setup wizard
Compatible with Microsoft
Windows Vista, XP and 2000
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