*Frequency* 2400 - 2500 MHz
*Modulation Technique* Spread-Spectrum DQPSK
*FCC Regulations* No site license required
*Data Rate* 2 Mb/s
*Media Access Protocol* Ethernet (CSMA/CA)
*Bit Error Rate* Better than 10 -8
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
PCMCIA Type II 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.
Features
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Uses direct sequence spread-spectrum communications technology
Fully interoperable with the Compaq RoamAbout Access Point, the
Compaq RoamAbout DS/ISA network adapter, Compaq WaveLAN, and other
compatible wireless WaveLAN products
Supports the PCMCIA Release 2.0 Card Standard
2 Mb/s LAN throughput
Available with or without encryption for 2.4 GHz network
adapters
Frequency select provides the ability to set the
networkadapter'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
Hot swap capable
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
Station mobility at pedestrian speed
Seamless roaming between coverage areas (cells)
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