Additional Information  14
 
Wireless and Wired Ethernet Specifications 
 
The following list and table describes the key features and specifications of the wireless card.  
 
  802.11b wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) standards-based technology 
  Highly integrated module includes radio, baseband and MAC processor, and application processor 
  Wired 10/100Mbs RJ-45 Ethernet port. 
  Extended temperature and environmental specifications 
  Built-in TCP/IP and UDP features provide flexible LAN connectivity options  
  Built-in Web server enables remote configuration capabilities 
  Built in WEP, WPA, and LEAP security protocols 
 
Specification  Description 
Technology  IEEE 802.11b DSSS, Wi-Fi compliant  
Frequency 
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz (US/Can/Japan/Europe) 
2.471 – 2.497 GHz (Japan) 
Modulation  DBPSK (1 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), and CCK (5.5 and 11 Mbps) 
Channels 
USA/Canada:  11 channels (1 – 11)  
Europe:    13 channels (1 – 13) 
Japan:    14 channels (1 – 14)  
France:      4 channels (10 – 13) 
Data Rate  11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps  (raw wireless rate) 
RF Power  +15 dBm (typical)   Approx.32 mW 
Sensitivity 
-82 dBm for 11 Mbps 
-86 dBm for 5.5 Mbps 
-88 dBm for  2 Mbps 
-90 dBm for  1 Mbps 
Security 
WEP, WEP 64, WEP128, WPA-PSK, WPA-LEAP WPA-PSK, and LEAP 
standard encryption, 64 or 128 bits 
Antenna 
One U.FL coaxial connector, 50Ω, supports receive diversity 
Operating Temperature 
Industrial:  -40°C − +85°C  (see Note 1 below) 
(Meets IEEE 802.11 industrial temperature range) 
Note 1: Temperatures above +80°C reduce wireless performance. Module operates from -40°C cold start. 
 
 
 
CAUTION 
 
The Communications Card is designed to prevent damage to sensitive components due 
to electrostatic discharge during normal operation; however, when handling the card take 
proper static-control precautions to prevent damage. 
 
 
Optimize Your Wireless Network  
 
For the best wireless coverage, consider where you place the access point, where you place the adapters, and 
how you adjust the antennas. Some recommendations are:  
 
  Position the access point in line of sight to the wireless adapters, and in a central location within the area 
to be used for wireless communications. Try to position the access point in a place that is higher than 
networked computers and equipment. 
 
  Position the access point away from other radio equipment operating at a frequency of 2.4 gigahertz 
(GHz), such as microwave ovens and cordless telephones. 
 
  Keep your wireless equipment away from large metallic objects, such as computer cases, display 
monitors, and appliances, as well as other electromagnetic devices, such as televisions, radios, 
cordless telephones, and microwave ovens that might interfere with wireless transmissions. 
 
Position your wireless equipment so that large masonry structures, such as fireplaces, are not obstructing the 
radio path. Building construction, such as metal framing, ultraviolet-resistant window film, metallic paint, 
concrete or masonry walls, or multiple floors and walls reduce radio signal strength.