Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology and Intel Centrino Pro Processor Technology Fact Sheet

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• Data rates up to 300Mbps – Up to five times faster, a major improvement over
802.11a/g products that deliver 54Mbps, which helps overcome network capacity issues,
allowing increased simultaneous network activity for large file transfers, network
backups, streaming high-definition video in and around the home, multi-player gaming,
VoIP and more.
• MIMO, diversity and three antennae support – Up to two times greater range; enables
better wireless reception for greater bandwidth at farther distances; reduces the number of
“dead zones,” dropped data packets and network re-connects; and dramatically improves
connectivity throughout the home and provides more consistent coverage for the
enterprise.
• Friendly Neighbor Assurance – Supports current 802.11n standard direction to support
40MHz channels only in 5GHz spectrum to minimize negative impact to legacy
devices/networks nearby.
• Intel® PROSet v11.1 WLAN Software – Feature-rich application provides continued
support for legacy and next-generation Draft-N features on Microsoft Windows 2000*,
Microsoft Windows XP* and Microsoft Vista* via an easy-to-use interface.
• Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software v11 IT Administrator Tool – This optionally
installed toolkit enables network managers to create and distribute WLAN connection
profiles, centrally set driver and application settings, distribute driver and software
updates and package custom settings into a self-installing executable file. These tools
simplify deploying or updating wireless settings and profiles on notebooks remotely.
• Advanced Security via 802.11i – Allows for increased wireless security by providing
the WPA2 AES based algorithm. AES is the strongest encryption algorithm available
today for mobile clients and helps ensure that enterprise wireless networks are protected.
• Intel Active Management Technology over Wireless – Allows IT managers to
remotely discover, heal and protect wireless notebooks. Features include enhanced asset
management, remote system diagnostics, network protection and security independent of
the operating system functional state, resulting in reduced on-site support costs.
• Connect with Centrino – Intel is certifying leading vendors’ access points through
extensive compatibility testing so users can connect with confidence. The program
identifier can be found on Draft-N wireless access points and ensures compatibility with
notebooks based on Intel Centrino Duo processor technology.
• Business Class Wireless Suite – High Density Networking – Collaboration between
Intel and Cisco for integrated WLAN solutions. Version one includes Enhanced VoIP
quality technology and optimal AP selection technology. Version two includes high
density networking that reduces interference between devices by dynamically changing
settings on Cisco Access Points and Intel WLAN clients. This effectively raises overall
capacity of the network by increasing throughput per client and also allows for denser AP
deployments.
• Cisco* Compatible Extensions v4 – Intel is the lead collaborator with Cisco on Cisco
Compatible Extensions*. Key features in version four include Cisco Centralized Key
Management*, call admission control, Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-
APSD) and voice metrics. Results include no noticeable delay in VoIP calls when
roaming between access points and improved network diagnostics.