Proxim ORiNOCO User manual

Flexible, convenient and secure 802.11b/g wireless connectivity for
Laptop or Desktop Computers
The ORiNOCO 802.11b/g USB Client Adapter enables a secure, reliable connection to a WLAN
network from any laptop or desktop computer that supports USB 2.0 or USB 1.1. With wireless
networking data rates up to 54 Mbps, the dual band radio allows seamless roaming between
802.11b and 802.11g networks, allowing users to move between home, work and public Wi-Fi®
spaces with connection to the Internet. Designed for versatile installations and providing
optimal connections, the USB features an adjustable antenna with double swivel design for
laptop users and a base stand with integrated USB cable for desktop users.
Features
• Dual mode 802.11b/g support
• USB adapter and/or Base stand plug directly into USB 2.0 or 1.1 compliant port on a laptop
or desktop
• QoS support based on Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) specifications
• Double swivel, omni-directional antenna allows versatile antenna positioning
• Simultaneous support for 802.11g infrastructure within legacy 802.11b networks
• For use with Windows 2000 and XP
• Intuitive client utility for easy, fast configuration
• Wi-Fi certified
• RoHS compliant
Highest Wi-Fi Security Standards
Like all ORiNOCO Wi-Fi solutions, the USB Client Adapter provides the most advanced multi-
level, enterprise-class security capabilities.
• Enterprise-class 802.1x authentication
• WEP, TKIP and AES encryptions
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2 and WPA) support
ORiNOCO Wireless LAN
Proxim Wireless’ industry-leading
ORiNOCO®wireless LAN products deliver
enterprise-class 802.11 a/b/g functionality,
standards based networking, capacity,
security and Quality of Service.
This portfolio includes:
• ORiNOCO Client Products –
Ultimate flexibility to connect to any
Wi-Fi®network
• ORiNOCO Access Points –
Enterprise-class AP with QoS support
and mesh capabilities
• ORiNOCO Wi-Fi Mesh –
Outdoor and indoor Wi-Fi mesh for
service providers and municipalities
Proxim Wireless is a global provider in scalable
broadband wireless networking. From Wi-Fi to
wireless Gigabit Ethernet – our WLAN, mesh,
point-to-multipoint and point-to-point products
are available through our extensive global
channel network.
ORiNOCO®802.11b/g USB Client Adapter
WLAN Access from Laptop or Desktop Computer
USB Client with Base Stand for PC Users
Wireless Access for Laptop Users
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ORiNOCO 802.11b/g USB
Technical Specifications
For detailed technical specifications, please go to http://www.proxim.com/products/wifi
©2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Proxim and ORiNOCO are registered trademarks and the Proxim logo is a trademark of Proxim Wireless
Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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APPLICATIONS
• Business, enterprises:
Improved productivity within wireless
network, Internet and email inside
building and around campuses
• Universities:
Flexible, immediate, mobile faculty
and student connectivity in dorms,
classrooms, and offices
• Metro Hotspot:
Wireless internet access by patrons
in public spaces
• Home Users:
Connect to a wireless access point
for internet access
ORiNOCO 802.11b/g USB Client Adapter- FCC
ORiNOCO 802.11b/g USB Client Adapter- World
USB
Conforms to USB standard 1.1 and 2.0
FCC, ETSU, UL, CE, RoHS
2400 -2483.5 MHz
802.11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Modulation (64 QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK)
CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
17 dBm
802.11g Mode: 54, 48, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6 Mbps
802.11b Mode: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
Omni-Directional 0 dBi Printed Antenna; 180° degree rotation on two axes
9.13 x 5.51 x 2.24 in (232 x 140 x 57 mm)
4.5 x 1.07 x 0.5 in (115.3 x 27.4 x 12.9 mm)
10.34 oz (294 g)
1.1 oz (30 g)
0º to 55ºC
-20º to 70ºC
10% to 85% (non-condensing)
5% to 90% (non-condensing)
4.75 to 5.25 VDC via USB cable
Power, Network Activity
Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP
EAP – TLS, TTLS, MDS, PEAP, LEAP
WEP (64, 128, and 256 bit), TKIP, AES
>250,000 hours based on workload
1-year
• USB Client adapter, 802.11b/g
• Base Stand with integrated USB cable (Type-A connector)
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM with software and documentation
AP-700, AP-4000, AP-4000M, AP-4000MR, AP-4000MR-LR, AP-4900MR-LR, 11a/b/g ComboCard,
802.11a/b/g PCI Adapter, 11b/g PC Card
PRODUCT MODELS
8474-FC
8474-WD
INTERFACE
INTERFACE
STANDARD
COMPLIANCE
RADIO CHARACTERISTICS
FREQUENCY
MODULATION
TECHNIQUES
MEDIA ACCESS
PROTOCOL
MAXIMUM OUTPUT
POWER
DATA SPEEDS
(AUTOMATIC FALLBACK
FOR EXTENDED RANGE)
ANTENNA
PHYSICAL SPECS
DIMENSIONS:
PACKAGED
UNPACKAGED
WEIGHT:
PACKAGED
UNPACKAGED
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECS
TEMPERATURE:
OPERATING
STORAGE
HUMIDITY:
OPERATING
STORAGE
POWER SUPPLY
VOLTAGE (OPERATING)
LEDS
2 LEDS
OPERATING SYSTEM
SECURITY
802.1X SUPPORT
ENCRYPTION
MTBF
WARRANTY
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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