NetComm NP5420 User manual

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Cut the cable and let your PC go wireless
Add the latest Wi-Fi wireless functionality to your desktop PC with this top-rating NetComm Wireless Networking Adaptor.
As more networks choose the ease and flexibility of wireless, your desktop PC can join in the fun – simply by slotting in this fully
compatible, highly secure NetComm Wireless Networking Adaptor
Wi-Fi compatibility means you can connect to and work in harmony with any other 802.11g or 802.11b wireless device, including
routers, Wireless Access Points, laptops with wireless built in, and other Wireless Adaptors
Installation is straightforward With full PCI 2.1 compatibility, the Adaptor just slips into a vacant PC slot in your PC And with
driver support for Windows®XP, 2000, Me and 98, you’ll be up and wireless in no time at all
Compatible with Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b
standards for wireless Ethernet at up to 54Mbps
Dynamic data rate scaling at 54, 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps
Automatic data rate switching for maximum reliability,
throughput and connectivity
The latest 128-bit WEP encryption ensures the security
of your data
32-bit PCI interface means outstanding performance
and reliability
Complete with drivers for Windows®98, 2000, ME and XP
Removeable high-gain antenna
KEY FEATURES
Place your PC anywhere within the wireless range – no
need for cables
Communicate with wireless-enabled laptops
Enjoy the security of 128-bit WEP, encrypting your data
as it moves around the network
Set it up yourself with NetComm’s plain English
installation Guide
Set and forget – full Wi-Fi compliance means you can
just enjoy your wireless capability without having to
worry about resetting or compatibility issues
BENEFITS
NETCOMM LIMITED ABN 85 002 490 486 • 2-6 Orion Road, LANE COVE, NSW, 2066 • phone [phone] • fax [phone] • email sales netcomm.com.au
www.netcomm.com.au
NP5420
Fully Wi-Fi compatible with 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz
Automatically sets optimum data rates for reliability, throughput and connectivity
Removeable high-gain antenna | Straightforward installation with plain English Guide
Up to 128-bit WEP data encryption for security | Drivers support Windows®98, 2000, Me and XP
PCI Wireless Network Adaptor
PCI Wireless Network Adaptor
Mbps
Wireless
54
802.11g

NP5420
PCI Wireless Network Adaptor
PCI Wireless Network Adaptor
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networking solutions provider. For more information on this and
other NetComm products, please visit www.netcomm.com.au
NetComm Limited ABN 85 002 490 486
PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia.
PHONE [phone] • FAX [phone]
www.netcomm.com.au • EMAIL sales netcomm.com.au
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Limited or their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change
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Cut the cable and let your PC go wireless
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type 32-bit / 5V PCI interface
Standards IEEE802.11b, 802.11g
WLAN Standard PCI Local Bus
2.1 Compliance
Antenna I/F One reversed SMA connector
Antenna One External 5dbi Dipole
Antenna with reversed SMA connector
Power Consumption TX: 440mA
RX: 300mA
Dimensions (mm) 120 x 84 x 14mm
(l x w x h)
Weight (g) Adaptor: 79g
5dbi Antenna: 20g
RADIO SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Frequency 2.4–2.4835GHz
Data Rate 54Mbps/48Mbps/36Mbps/
24Mbps/12Mbps/11Mbps/
9Mbps/6Mbps/5.5Mbps/
2Mbps/1Mbps
Modulation Technique BPSK / QPSK / CCK / OFDM;
Output Power Minimum 15 dBm at 11Mbps CCK
Minimum 11 dBm at 54Mbps
OFDM
Receiver Sensitivity -83dBm CCK
-68dBm OFDM
Coverage Area Indoor 100m
Outdoor 400m
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Device Drivers Support Windows®
98/ 2000/XP/ME
Encryption Support 64-bit &
128-bitWEP encryption
Network Architecture Infrastructure & Ad Hoc
SPECIFICATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature 0° to 50°
Storage Temperature -25° to 70°
Relative humidity 10% to 90%
non-condensing
LEDS
POWER (Green): Indicates that the adaptor is powered on
when the LED lights up.
LINK (Green): Indicates link status. The LED lights up while
the wireless connection is linked. If there is wireless data
transmitting/ receiving, the light blinks.
NP5420 54Mbps 32-Bit PCI Wireless Networking
Adaptor
High-gain antenna
Driver & utility CD
Installation Guide
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Microsoft Windows®95/98/ME/2000/NT4.0/XP
Pentium-Class 300MHz or higher desktop PC with CD-ROM
drive and one free PCI slot
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1year warranty out of the box. Extra 2years FREE with
online registration at www.netcomm.com.au
*Conditional upon registration online.
3 YEAR WARRANTY
SPECIFICATIONS