High-Power, Long-Range wonder card
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High
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AeroCard Plus (WPE-700)
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• Adds wireless capability to PowerBook and laptop PC equipped with a PCMCIA slot
• Creates a network at home or office without network cables
• Offers up to 3 times longer operating range with the new high-power antenna
• Installs and configures easily with included drivers
• Interoperable with Apple AirPort Base Station and all 802.11b-compliant Access Points
• Offers data and network security with 64 or 128-bit WEP encryption
Equipped with a high-power industrial antenna with a maximum output power of 200mW, AeroCard Plus offers a coverage range up to 3 times more than other regular wireless LAN cards in the market.
AeroCard Plus can send and receive data up to speeds of 11Mbps and is fully compatible with Apple AirPort Base Station and other IEEE 802.11b-compliant devices.
With your laptop and the AeroCard, you are free to work where you want to work. Surf the Net from the comfort of your couch during the big Sunday game. Or review your stock portfolio in bed. Answer your email at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee. The convenience of where and when you want to connect to your network, or the Internet, is now yours.
Complete with drivers for Mac OS 9, OS X (Jaguar) and Windows 98-XP, AeroCard offers the unique cross-platform compatibility.
Frequent Driver Updates
AeroCard Plus driver is updated frequently to add new
functions. Please make sure you have the latest versions.
High-power antenna. AeroCard Plus features an industrial-strength, high-power antenna that covers a range up to 3 times more than other regular wireless LAN cards.
Mac OS 9 and OS X native support. OSX (10.1.5
and 10.2) driver available and free for download by existing users.
Cross-platform support. One card for both platforms. Come complete with
drivers for Macs and PCs.
PowerBook Support. Connects directly to any PCMCIA-slot. Works best with PowerBooks with PCMCIA slot and Titanium G4s that suffers from weak antenna reception.
AirPort
support. AeroCard Plus is
inter-operable with all Apple AirPort Base Stations.
| The following are sample screens to the Mac drivers. Click to enlarge. | ||
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| The configuration panel lets the user enter the network name or select a network from the surrounding base stations list. | The information panel shows essential status information about the current wireless connection. |
The encryption panel allows a 64-bit or 128-bit hex key to be defined to ensure secured connection. |
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| The basic panel shows the present status of the wireless connection. | The setup panel lets user select a valid network from a pull-down menu or automatically connect with the strongest base station. | The encryption panel supports AirPort-style password or standard 64-bit or 128-bit hex key. |
| FEATURES |
• Up to 11Mbps high-speed data transfer rate
• Up to 3937 feet (1200m) operating range in open environment
• Drivers support Mac OS 9 and X and Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
• Intuitive driver provides easy configuration
• Plug-and-Play operation
• Work with all standard Internet applications
• Interoperable with 802.11b-compliant devices
• Support 64 and 128-bit WEP encryption for highest security
• Advanced Power Management features conserve valuable computer battery life.
| Technical Specifications |
| Model |
WPE-700 AeroCard Plus |
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| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11b | |||||||||||||||
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Host Interface
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PCMCIA Type II 5V/3.3V voltage |
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Frequency Band
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2.4-2.484 GHz |
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| Data Transfer Rate | 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps, Auto Fall-Back | |||||||||||||||
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Operating Channels
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11 (USA and Canada), 14 (Japan), 13 for Europe, 2 for Spain, 4 for France |
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Modulation Technique
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Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS); CCK (11Mbps, 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps) | |||||||||||||||
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Media Access Protocol
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CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK |
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Security
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64-bit and 128-bit WEP Encryption
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LED Indicator
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Link Activity |
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| Antenna Type |
Long-range extended power Integrated with built-in diversity |
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| Receiver Sensitivity (FER=8%) |
-87dBm@11Mbps (Normal temperature) -90dBm@5.5Mbps -93dBm@2Mbps -95dBm@1Mbps |
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| Operating Range |
Indoor 230-393ft. (70-120m) dependent on environment Outdoor 984-3937ft. (300-1200m) depends on environment
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| Output Power | 23 dBm (200mW) -- FCC 20 dBm (100mW) -- CE |
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| Temperature Range | 30~50°F (0~50°C) Operating -4~176°F (-20~80°C) Storage |
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| Humidity (non-condensing) | 5% to 95% typical | |||||||||||||||
| OS Support | Mac OS 9, X (Jaguar), Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT4/XP | |||||||||||||||
| Supported PowerBooks | PowerBooks 2400, 3400, G3, Titanium G4 with a PCMCIA slot. | |||||||||||||||
| Certifications | FCC Part 15/UL, ETSI 300/328/CE | |||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 4 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1/4 inch (118 x 54 x 7.5 mm) | |||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1.4oz (40g) | |||||||||||||||
| Specifications subject to change without prior notice. | ||||||||||||||||