Proxim 11b User manual

ORiNOCO®11b Client PC Card
Simple, convenient and secure 802.11b wireless connectivity for Laptop,
Handheld and Portable Computing Devices
The ORiNOCO 11b Client PC Card can be used anywhere to connect to 802.11b Wi-Fi
networks. The card provides 11 Mbit/s operation in the 2.4 GHz license-free frequency
band. With superior radio performance and resilience to radio interference, ORiNOCO has
been proven to give the best 802.11b range and throughput in the industry. The card also
supports 802.11d global roaming to simplify connecting at facilities world-wide.
Offered in Silver and Gold versions, the card is equipped with a choice of security levels to
protect your data: Silver with a 64-bit WEP key, or Gold with user selectable 64- and 128-
bit WEP keys. Both versions support ORiNOCO’s WEP+ weak key Initialization Vector
suppression technology to make the cards more robust against security attacks. Both
versions are upgradeable to Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
Both Gold and Silver versions of the card are furnished with a streamlined form factor and
short antenna which makes it easier to work in crowded spaces. The Gold version antenna
includes a built-in connector for an external Range Extender Antenna which improves
performance locations where it is difficult to ‘see’ an Access Point.
EXPERIENCE THE FREEDOM OF WIRELESS NETWORKS
FOR PC LAPTOPS AND MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES
APPLICATIONS
• Small/medium business, enterprises:
improved productivity with mobile
network, Internet, and email inside
buildings, around campus
• Universities: flexible, immediate, mobile
faculty and student connectivity in dorms,
classrooms, offices
• Quick network build-out for new
employees
• Hospital-wide transmission of bandwidth-
intensive medical data and image files
FEATURES
• Plugs directly into PCMCIA card slot
• Intuitive client manager for easy, fast
configuration
• Up to 100 location profiles
• Global roaming per 802.11d standard
• Wide coverage range of up to 1,750ft /
550m
• 802.1x authentication, 64-bit key WEP
(Silver), 64/128-bit WEP key (Gold)
• Connector for external Range Extender
Antenna (Gold only)
Take your network further
The ORiNOCO 11b Client PC Card
connects all your laptop, handheld and
portable computing devices to any Wi-Fi
802.11b wireless network. With a smaller
antenna and flatter profile, this card is
easy to use in tight spaces. The install
wizard, global roaming support and
superior ORiNOCO performance give you
everything you need to work the way you
want, anytime and anywhere in the
world.

INTERFACE
PCMCIA
RADIO CHARACTERISTICS
Frequency 2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Modulation Techniques Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK)
Spreading 11-chip Barker Sequence
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
Bit Error Rate (BER) Better than 10-5
Nominal Output Power 15 dBm
Power Consumption PC Card Doze mode – 9 mA
Receiver mode – 185 mA
Transmit mode – 285 mA
RANGE (METERS/FT) 11 MBIT/S 5.5 MBITS 2 MBIT/S 1 MBIT/S
Open 160m (525 ft) 270m (885 ft) 400m (1300 ft) 550m (1750 ft)
Semi-open 50m (165 ft) 70m (230 ft) 90m (300 ft) 115m (375 ft)
Closed 25m (80 ft) 35m (115 ft) 40m (130 ft) 50m (165 ft)
Receiver Sensitivity dBm -82 -87 -91 -94
Delay Spread (at FER of <1%) 65ns 225ns 400ns 500ns
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 117.8mm X 53.95mm X 8.7mm (PC Card)
Weight 55 gram
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Humidity
Operating 0-55˚ C 95% (non condensing)
Storage -20-75˚ C 95% (non condensing)
POWER SUPPLY
Voltage 5VDC from host (±0.2V)
LEDS
2 LEDs: Power
Network Activity
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Windows 98/2000, Me and XP
MTBF
150,000 hours based on workload, of 2040 hours/year (continuous operation), within operating conditions
WARRANTY
3 years
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• PCMCIA Card
• Getting Started Guide
• Installation Software CD-ROM
ORDERING INFO
8420 ORiNOCO 11b Client PC Card Gold
8421 ORiNOCO 11b Client PC Card Silver
RELATED PRODUCTS
AP-2500, AP-2000, AP-600, BG-2000
Range Extender Antenna (2.5 dBi)
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Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Windows and Windows Me are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
©2003 Proxim Corporation. All rights reserved. ORiNOCO is a registered trademark, and Proxim and the Proxim logo
are trademarks of Proxim Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective
owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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ORiNOCO 11b Client PC Card Specifications
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About Proxim
Proxim Corporation is a leading
manufacturer of high-performance
wireless local area networking
(WLAN) and wireless wide area
networking (WWAN) products.
Proxim’s ORiNOCO line of
products encompasses a full range
of indoor and outdoor WLAN
products, as well as enhanced
security products for public areas
and security-conscious enterprises.
Proxim sells its ORiNOCO products
and solutions to service providers,
enterprise customers and end-
users via a network of leading
OEM partners, a vast array of
value-added resellers, and several
e-commerce sites.