Frequency Band
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Antenna Structure
1 transmit; 2 receive (1x2)
Data Rates
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11n (draft): 66 possible data rates, ranging from 6 Mbps to 300 Mbps, depending on the
combination of Bandwidth, Modulation Coding Scheme, and Guard Interval used, as defined in IEEE
802.11n (draft) specification
Modulation
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Security
Supports 64- and 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, hardware-accelerated AES (support for key sizes of 128,
192, and 256 bits), 802.1x authentication types EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP-GTC, PEAP-MSCHAPv2,
LEAP, EAP-FAST
Support for Cisco Security Features (proven compatibility with Cisco Aironet 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)
15 dBm
Output Power (for OFDM; power
varies by data rate)
15 dBm
Power Consumption
Transmit: 2.3 Watts (average, with one spatial streams)
Receive: 1.9 Watts (average with two receive chains
Idle mode: 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)
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq 8100 Elite Series
Technical Specifications - Communications
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