User Guide
infrastructure products through the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program
Version 4) with Microsoft Windows Vista and XP only.
Sub-channels
Multinational support with frequency bands and channels compliant to local
regulations.
Media Access Protocol
CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
Network Architecture
Models
Ad-hoc (Peer to Peer)
Infrastructure (Access Point Required)
Roaming
IEEE 802.11 compliant roaming between access points
Output Power
(for CCK)
2
15 dBm
Output Power
(for OFDM;
power varies by data
rate)
2
15 dBm
Power Consumption
Transmit: 2.3 Watts (average, with one spatial streams)
Receive: 1.9 Watts (average with two receive chains)
Idle mode
3
: 30 mW (average)
Radio off: 20 mW (max)
Power Management
ACPI compliant power management
802.11 compliant power saving mode
Receiver Sensitivity
4
300 Mbps: -68 dBm, 54 Mbps: -74 dBm, 6 Mbps: -90 dBm
Antenna Connections
3 U.FL type connectors, 50 ohm nominal impedance
Range
802.11 a – Typical
(@6 Mbps)
600 feet – Outdoor Open Area
150 feet – Indoor, Office environment
802.11 b – Typical
(@1 Mbps)
1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
802.11 g – Typical
(@1 Mbps)
1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
Form Factor
PCI-Express MiniCard
Weight
0.013 lb (6 g)
Dimensions
0.19 x 1.2 x 2.0 in (4.75 x 29.85 x 50.8 mm)
Operating Voltage
3.3V +/- 9%, 1.5V +/- 5%
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
32° to 176° F (0° to 80° C)
–40° to 176° F (–40° to 80° C)
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating
Non-operating
0 to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
0 to 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Configuration Utility
5
Microsoft Windows XP
Choice of Configuration Utility:
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Manager
Intel PROSet for Microsoft Windows XP (required for Cisco Compatible
Extensions support)
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Network Connection Manager.
Intel IHV extensions for Windows Vista available to support Cisco
Compatible Extensions.
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QuickSpecs
HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
Technical Specifications - Communications
DA - 13029 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 9 — 1.9.2009
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