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IBM will release its 11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter on July 18, 2003
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June 24 2003 /Wi-Fi Technology News/-
The new IBM 11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter provides secure wireless connectivity with maximum flexibility and performance for portable PCs. This 32-bit CardBus adapter is based on three Wireless LAN (WLAN) standards: IEEE 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11b. It offers data rates up to 54 Mbps (1) in both 2.4 GHz (2) and 5 GHz bands. IBM said it will be re;eased on July 18, 2003.
Features include:
Data transfer rates of:
- 6 Mbps to 54 Mbps for 802.11a
- 1 Mbps to 54 Mbps for 802.11g
- 1 Mbps to 11 Mbps for 802.11b
802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11b seamless roaming and manual selection mode
Dual band diversity antenna
PCMCIA Type II CardBus
Future support for the new Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security standard (3)
Existing WEP encryption supported
Hardware support for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) security operating at full-line speed
Extended Channel Mode (may be enabled by customer where authorized)
For technical support:
Call the HelpCenter (R) 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
Overview
The IBM 11a/b/g Wireless PC CardBus helps secure wireless transmission of your vital electronic data from unauthorized access. This adapter offers outstanding performance and supports some of the latest wireless security features.
This 32-bit adapter fits easily and conveniently into the PC card slot of your IBM notebook. The adapter supports three wireless LAN (WLAN) protocols:
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
Its high throughput provides the performance customers require for high-bandwidth applications including:
Multimedia delivery
IP telephony
Large file transfers
The compatibility of the 802.11b and 802.11g WLAN protocols allows you to leverage the large install base of the widely deployed 802.11b technology. It provides speeds up to 54 Mbps when used with an 802.11g or dual band 802.11a/b access point.
Key Prerequisites
Refer to the Hardware Requirements section for a list of supported systems.
Planned Availability Date: July 18, 2003
(1) Actual device range and data transfer speed depend upon many factors and are often less than the maximum possible.
(2) With 11g-based Access Point.
(3) Future support can be obtained via driver download from IBM's service and support Web site.
Source: IBM
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