Bus Interface PC card 2.0, Type II slot
Range Up to 152 m (500 ft) unlimited indoor range with RoamAbout
roaming
Data Rate 2 Mb/s
Bit error Better than 10 -8
rate
Frequency 2.4-GHz
band
Description
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The Compaq RoamAbout network adapter is a device that provides connectivity
between stations in a wireless LAN. A station is any portable computer (such
as a mobile PC, laptop, notebook computer, notepad or hand-held scanner), a
PDA that is equipped with an ISA card slot. Additionally, the PC Card
network adapter is used with the Compaq RoamAbout Access Point, which is a
device that provides bridging functions to connect a wireless LAN to a wired
LAN. Using direct sequence spread-spectrum communications technology, the
network adapter brings the benefits of wireless connectivity to users of
stations. The RoamAbout 2400 FH/ISA Adapter uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band
and supports frequency hopping (FH) spread spectrum technology.
Features
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Provides wired LAN-like throughput with coverage up to 800 feet
-- allows for untethered networking
Supports the two major types of spread spectrum wireless
technology known as direct sequence and requency hopping
Enables peer-to-peer communications between desktop PCs in a
wireless LAN -- no wired infrastructure needed
Includes point-to-point diagnostics and node diagnostics --
allows for verification of communication paths and optimal device
positioning
Requires no external power supplies
Supports in-building roaming -- continuously access the wired
network
No FCC license required
2 Mb/s LAN throughput
Auto-connect automatically connects network adapters to a Compaq
RoamAbout Access Point providing relocatability without reconfiguring
stations in environments where Access Points are present
Frequency select provides the ability to set the network
adapter's frequency to any 2.4 GHz channel (subject to national
regulatory availability). This enables more efficient management of the
on-premises radio spectrum usage and better protection against
interference.
Compliance with European (ETS), USA (FCC), Canadian (ISC), and
Japanese (MPT) requirements
Direct-sequence, spread-spectrum RF technology
Large in-building coverage area in a semi-open office
environment averaging 8k square meters (85k square feet)
Reliable Bit Error Rate transmission of 10 -8 or better
Typical RF output power 15 dBm
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