3COM OfficeConnect Wireless Compact USB Adapter User Manual

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.

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.

Key Benefits

3Com®OfficeConnect®Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter

• 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

DATA SHEET

Description

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.

Wi-Fi certification Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi certified products from other vendors.

MULTIPLE SECURITY FEATURES

Multiple encryption and authentication schemes WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

encryption protect communications over the wireless LAN and helps ensure that only authorized users access the network.

802.1X server authentication The latest in standards-based wireless security helps ensure that only authorized users access the network.

SIMPLE INSTALLATION AND USE

Wireless Card Manager Lets administrators create profiles for each place mobile users travel. Also displays connection status and

features simple-to-use diagnostic tools.

Dynamic rate shifting Keeps network connections continuously available as mobile users roam by automatically matching the best

connection speed.

Infrastructure and ad-hoc connection modes Give users communication flexibility: choose ad hoc for simple two-way transmissions or infrastructure mode

for expanded connectivity through an access point.

Features

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Specifications

Minimum System Requirements

Installation CD requires Windows XP/Me/2000/98/95/NT 4.0.

Bus Type:

USB 2.0

Interfaces

802.11g/b Wi-Fi compliant

Drivers/Supported OS

NDIS 5: Windows ME, 2000, 98SE; NDIS 5.1: Windows XP

Wireless Data Rates

802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 & 6 Mbps

802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 & 1 Mbps

Frequency Band

802.11g/b: 2.4-2.4835 GHz

Modulation Technique

802.11g: DSSS/CCK, OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency

Division Multiplexing)

802.11b: DSSS/CCK (Direct Sequence Spread

Spectrum/Complementary Code Keying)

Media Access Protocol

CSMA/CA

Operating Channels

1-11 North America, 1-14 Japan, 1-13 Europe ETSI

Operating Range

Indoors: 100 meters (328 feet); Outdoors: 400 meters (1312 feet

Antenna Type

PCB antenna

Wireless Transmit Power

802.11g: 17dBM (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 Mbps), 15dBm (48, 54 Mbps)

802.11b: 19dBm

Receive Sensitivity

802.11g

54 Mbps: -70 dBm

48 Mbps: -71 dBm

36 Mbps: -76 dBm

24 Mbps: -80 dBm

18 Mbps: -83 dBm

12 Mbps: -86 dBm

9 Mbps: -87 dBm

6 Mbps: -87 dBm

802.11b

11 Mbps: -74 dBm

5.5 Mbps: -87 dBm

2 Mbps: -87 dBm

1 Mbps: -91 dBm

Security

WPA with TKIP, 128/192/256-bit AES, and 64/128bit/256-bit WEP encryption

802.1X with EAP-TTLS and PEAP authentication

Standards Conformance

802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, Wi-Fi, WPA, AES, WEP, 802.1X

Dimensions & Weight

Height: 1.1 cm (0.44 in)

Length: 7.92 cm (3.12 in)

Width: 2.85 cm (1.12 in)

Regulatory/Agency Approvals

EMC : FCC Part 15 Subpart C: 15.247, 15.207, CE, EN301 489-1/-17 (EN55022 and EN55024), EN 300 328 -1/-2, C-Tick Canada ICES-003, RSS210

Safety : EN60950-1: 2001, UL60950, R&TTE Art6.4, Taiwan DGT

Configuration and Management

Wireless Card Manager, pre-set defaults

Performance Features

Dynamic rate shifting

LED Indicators

Link, Activity

Environmental Operating Ranges

Operating temperature: 0º to 45º C (32º to 113º F)

Operating humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing

Storage temperature: (-20º to 70º C (-4º to 158º F)

Storage humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing

Package Contents

3Com®OfficeConnect®Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter

USB extension cable (for convenient installation)

CD-ROM with drivers and documentation

Quick Install Guide

Warranty Summary

Three-year Hardware Warranty. Limited Software Warranty for 90 days. Refer to

www3com.com/warranty for details.

3COM®OFFICECONNECT®WIRELESS 54MBPS 11G COMPACT USB ADAPTER DATA SHEET

Ordering Information PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3COM SKU

3Com®OfficeConnect®Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter 3CRUSB10075