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2.0 Requirements
The following sections identify the detailed requirements of the 802.11n Draft 2.0 USB Dongle.
2.1 Functional Block Diagram
2.2 General Requirements
2.2.1 IEEE 802.11b Section
# Feature Detailed Description
2.2.1.1 Standard
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IEEE 802.11b
2.2.1.2 Radio and
Modulation
Schemes
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DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK
2.2.1.3 Operating
Frequency
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2400 ~ 2497MHz ISM band
2.2.1.4 Channel Numbers
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11 channels for United States
13 channels for Europe Countries and other regions
2.2.1.5 Data Rate
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11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
2.2.1.6 Media Access
Protocol
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CSMA/CA with ACK
2.2.1.7 Transmitter Output
Power
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Typical RF Output Power (tolerance +-2 dB) at each RF chain, Data
Rate and at room Temp. 25degree C
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17 dBm at 1,2,5.5,11Mbps
Note: The maximum power setting will vary according to individual country regulations.
2.2.1.8 Receiver Sensitivity
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Typical Sensitivity at each RF chain. Frame (1000-byte PDUs) Error
Rate = 8%
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–94dBm at 1Mbps
y
–92dBm at 2Mbps
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–90dBm at 5.5Mbps
2:eCn!
2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM band
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he following sections identify the detailed requirements of the WLAN Card.