3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 54 Mbps
11g Compact USB Adapter
DATA SHEET
Key Benefits
•Both desktop and notebook users can enjoy the freedom and convenience of wireless LANs
•High-speed 54 Mbps wireless connections and USB 2.0 support help ensure throughput for multimedia or other highbandwidth applications
•The latest in standards-based security keeps wireless transmissions private and network resources safe from unauthorized users
Features
High-Speed Connectivity
For simple, reliable, high-speed wireless connections for both desktop and notebook users, choose the 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter. Users can access network resources, the Internet, and e-mail at speeds up to 54 Mbps over secure wireless connections.
Multiple Security Features
To keep wireless connections private, the 54 Mbps 11g USB adapter supports advanced WPA and AES encryption as well as basic WEP encryption. The USB adapter also supports the latest 802.1X authentication to help protect against unauthorized users.
Simple Installation and Use
Preset defaults make setup and operation easy. Wireless Card Manager software lets an administrator create profiles for mobile users that reflect specific wireless LAN settings for each place they travel: users just select the proper profile and they are configured for connection.
Description
Flexible Operation
The sleek, compact USB adapter offers the flexibility and convenience of USB connections without sacrificing performance. The USB extension cable works with a variety of desktop and notebook designs. Users have a choice of communicating over the WLAN via ad hoc or infrastructure connectivity modes.
Reliable Connections
Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to physical and traffic conditions so wireless connections stay reliable.
HIGH-SPEED, STANDARDS-BASED CONNECTIVITY
802.11g support |
Mobile users enjoy access to network resources at speeds up to 54 Mbps over a wide coverage range. |
802.11b compatibility |
High-speed 11g standard also supports 11b networks, preserving existing equipment investments. |
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Wi-Fi certification |
Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi certified products from other vendors. |
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MULTIPLE SECURITY FEATURES |
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Multiple encryption and authentication schemes |
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) |
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encryption protect communications over the wireless LAN and helps ensure that only authorized users access |
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the network. |
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802.1X server authentication |
The latest in standards-based wireless security helps ensure that only authorized users access the network. |
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SIMPLE INSTALLATION AND USE |
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Wireless Card Manager |
Lets administrators create profiles for each place mobile users travel. Also displays connection status and |
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features simple-to-use diagnostic tools. |
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Dynamic rate shifting |
Keeps network connections continuously available as mobile users roam by automatically matching the best |
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connection speed. |
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Infrastructure and ad-hoc connection modes |
Give users communication flexibility: choose ad hoc for simple two-way transmissions or infrastructure mode |
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for expanded connectivity through an access point. |
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