AirMagnet 3x3 PCI Express Card
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Fluke Networks AirMagnet 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless PCI Express Card
The AirMagnet 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless PCI Express
Card (C1096) is an 802.11n compliant wireless client
(based on the Atheros AR9380-AL1A using 3Tx/3Rx
architecture) for your notebook PC with an available
ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) slot .
Whether deploying a new 802.11n network, or
integrating 802.11n technology into an existing
infrastructure, AirMagnet solutions (AirMagnet WiFi
Analyzer and AirMagnet Survey) are critical for
measuring the impact of 802.11n,modeling deployment
scenarios, and optimizing ongoing security and
performance management. The products let
organizations effectively deploy the latest 3 x 3 802.11n
networks by offering the only independent view of the
access points, client and surrounding environment.
The AirMagnet 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless PCI Express Card has been optimized for use with the
AirMagnet Mobile products for efficient and accurate 802.11n deployment, monitoring and
troubleshooting.
This card supports 3 x 3 configuration allowing users to design, deploy and troubleshoot Wi-Fi networks
that employ APs with three spatial streams and deliver performance at data rates up to 450 Mbps.
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft® Windows 7™ Professional/Ultimate/Enterprise (64-bit).
Supported Standards
802.11b – Max 11Mbps (2.4 GHz)
802.11g – Max 54Mbps (2.4 GHz)
802.11a – Max 54Mbps (5 GHz)
802.11n – Max 450 Mbps(2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 20 MHz and 40 MHz bandwidth)
Frequency Range
USA: 2.400 ~ 2.483GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.825GHz
Europe: 2.400 ~ 2.483GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz
AirMagnet 3x3 PCI Express Card
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AirMagnet 3x3 PCI Express Card
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Host Interface
PCI Express interface in 3Tx/3Rx design
Temperature
Operation temperature: 0 to 60 degrees Celsius
Storage temperature: -20 to 80 degrees Celsius
Operation Voltage
3.3V +/- 5%
Installation
1. Attach the included antennas and cable to the 3x3 card.
2. Use the included velcro strip to adhere the 3x3 card to the laptop .
3. Plug the cable into the PCI adapter.
4. Insert the PCI adapter into the PCI slot on the laptop.
5. Download and run the AirMagnet driver installation package. The AirMagnet driver installation
package is located at the Fluke Networks web site after signing-in to your My AirMagnet account.
https://airmagnet.flukenetworks.com/my_airmagnet/public/documents/.
Technical Support
Fluke Networks’ Gold Support is our comprehensive support and maintenance program that offers
expanded coverage for all AirMagnet products.
Benefits of the Gold Support program include:
Access to live 24 X 7 technical support.
Highly trained technical experts to help with product installation, configuration, best practices &
troubleshooting on call 24 hrs a day including weekends and through the night.
Multilingual technical support team.
Free software updates/upgrades (new features and product enhancements) when available
Hardware support, repair and replacement for AirMagnet products*
* Must meet terms and conditions as defined in the hardware warranty
Free access to “AirMagnet Certified Professional” web-based training for certain AirMagnet
products.
MAC Address Reset assistance.
Contact Customer Support
Sign-in to MyAirMagnet to access the “Exclusive” Gold-member only phone numbers for
your region.
AirMagnet 3x3 PCI Express Card
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