Broadcom BCM94311MCG User Manual

Contents: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual
Broadcom 802.11g Mini PCI-E Card, BCM94311MCG User Manual
Introduction
Completing the Setup
Utility Functions
Specifications
Regulatory Information
Company Copyright Statement
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Broadcom BCM94311MCG Specifications

General

Chipset	Broadcom BCM94311
Interface	Mini PCI
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz
Data Rate	Up to 54 Mbps
Form Factor	Mini PCI Card
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11g
Operating Systems Supported	Linux

Summary

Introduction

Broadcom 802.11g WLAN Solution

Explains the wireless LAN solution, its benefits for home and small businesses, and WEP security.

Features and Requirements

Lists IEEE 802.11g/b features, data rates, and necessary items for wireless LAN participation.

Completing the Setup

Modes of Operation

Differentiates between infrastructure and ad hoc network modes for wireless LAN configuration.

Infrastructure Mode

Details infrastructure mode's characteristics, advantages like extended range, and disadvantages.

Computer-to-Computer Mode

Explains ad hoc mode, its simplicity, cost-efficiency, and communication range limitations.

Configuring a Network Profile

Step-by-step guide to create and configure network profiles for wireless connections.

Utility Functions

Running Utility Functions

Describes accessing and using utility functions like device disabling and status viewing via Control Panel.

Changing Settings

Provides steps to access and modify wireless network adapter properties and settings.

Network Adapter Properties

Details advanced adapter properties including Channel, Locale, and Radio Enable/Disable settings.

Adding a New Network to Preferred List

Instructions for adding new wireless networks to the preferred network list.

Viewing Network Properties

Steps to view and modify existing wireless network connection properties.

Setting Up Ad Hoc Network for Internet

Guide for configuring ad hoc networks to share Internet connections using ICS.

Disabling the Radio

Instructions on how to disable the wireless radio connection via the system tray icon.

Regulatory Information

Operational Information and Safety

Covers wireless interoperability standards and safety guidelines for RF energy exposure.

USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Presents FCC compliance statements, interference guidelines, and RF exposure precautions.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

Details Industry Canada compliance, operational conditions, and RF exposure limitations.

Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity

EU declaration of conformity, R&TTE directive compliance, and specific French usage restrictions.

Taiwan DGT Warning Statement

Taiwan regulatory warnings about frequency changes, power, and interference with aircraft/legal communications.