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CHAPTER6-1Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware ReferenceOL-5816-096Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)The Cisco Wireless Mobile Interface Card (WMIC) is a Cisco 3200 Series router interface card in astandard PC/104-Plus form factor.It is one component of the Cisco 3200 Series routers and provides a wireless interface:•2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) – Cisco 3201•4.9 GHz (public safety) – Cisco 3202•5.0 GHz (802.11h) – Cisco 3205 (The C3205WMIC-K9 and C3205WMIC-TP-K9 WMICs areavailable only in the European Telecommunications Standards Institute [ETSI] domain.)Caution The 4.9 GHz (public safety) radio requires an operators license and can only be operated by US PublicSafety operators who meet the requirements specified under FCC Part 90.20.This chapter provides basic information about the WMIC hardware for the purpose of performing simpletroubleshooting, such as reconnecting a loose cable. To solve more difficult problems, please contactyour vendor.WMIC Component SystemsThe ISA buses and PCI buses on the Cisco 3200 Series router cards provide power to the componentson the cards. The WMIC does not receive or transmit communications signals on either bus, but it willpass signals through the bus to a card above or below the WMIC. Both buses comply with thePC/104-Plus standard.The PCI bus signals allow the Cisco cards to communicate. Non-Cisco cards cannot communicate withthe Cisco 3200 Series Router cards over the PCI bus.Caution If you add non-Cisco cards that generates signals on the PCI bus, the router might shut down. Please donot add non-Cisco cards that generate signals on the PCI bus.
6-2Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware Reference OL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)Figure 6-1 shows the WMIC header and bus locations.Figure 6-1 WMIC Header and Bus LocationsNote The PC/104-Plus standard requires that the PCI bus and the ISA bus utilize keying features in thestandard stacking headers to guarantee proper module installation. On the PCI bus, pin D30 is removedand the D30 opening is plugged. On the ISA bus, pin C19 and pin B10 are removed, and the C19 andB10 openings are plugged.Antenna ConnectorOn the radio card, there are two ultra-miniature coaxial connectors (U.FL connector) that are used toconnect the coax cables between the WMIC and the external antenna connectors. Two connectors areused to support antenna diversity.The cable should be as short as possible to minimize the loss in strength of the radio frequency (RF)signal. The cable carries the RF signal from the antenna to the low noise amplifier (LNA) on the receiverand transmits the RF signal from power amplifier (PA) to the antenna that radiates the RF signal.There are many antenna connector families. The Cisco RP-TNC antenna connector can be used tosupport standard antennas.WMIC Console and Fast Ethernet PortsCisco 3200 Series router cards do not support any ISA bus signals. The PCI bus connector supportscommunication between Cisco 3200 Series router card and the Fast Ethernet Switch Mobile InterfaceCard (FESMIC) and Serial Mobile Interface Card (SMIC).In a Cisco rugged enclosure, the WMIC communicates with the router through the WMIC Fast Ethernetinterface. The WMIC Fast Ethernet ports are connected internally to Fast Ethernet ports that provide acommunications link with the router.1PCI bus 2Left antenna connector (J2)3Right antenna connector (J1) 4ISA bus510-pin Fast Ethernet header 624-pin multifunction header103981421356
6-3Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware ReferenceOL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)The WMIC interfaces are configured through a WMIC console port. In contrast, the Serial MobileInterface Card (SMIC) and FESMIC communicate with the router through the PC/104-Plus bus. Theinterfaces are configured through the router console port, and all of the router and FESMIC Fast Ethernetports are identified by using the slot/port format.The WMIC runs an independent IOS image and when it is configured, the link between the WMIC andthe router forms an internal LAN. In standard configurations, a WMIC Fast Ethernet port is neverbrought out to the end cap.The WMIC console port is brought out to the corresponding RJ-45 port on the I/O end cap, replacing aFast Ethernet port. If the router includes one WMIC, the RS-232 WMIC console port replaces a FastEthernet port on the end cap. If the router includes two WMICs, two WMIC RS-232 console portsreplace two Fast Ethernet ports on the end cap.Note Currently, even if the router contains zero WMICs, in standard configurations a maximum of three FastEthernet ports are brought out to the end cap. Unused RS-232 ports are sealed.Fast Ethernet Signals on the WMICThe Fast Ethernet signals are delivered through a 10-pin header. LED signals and RS-232 console signalsare provided through the 24-pin multifunction header.There is one set of fixed Fast Ethernet signals on the WMIC. The Fast Ethernet port signals are incompliance with IEEE 802.3. They are provided through the Ethernet headers, which support thefollowing:•Auto-negotiation for 10/100BASE-TX connection•Full-duplex and half-duplex modes•Low-power sleep mode•10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX using a single Ethernet connection•Robust baseline wander correction performance•Standard carrier signal multiple access collision detect (CSMA/CD) or full-duplex operation•Integrated LED driversNote If Auto-MDIX is disabled, when connecting to Ethernet switches or repeaters a straight-through cablecan be used. When connecting to compatible workstations, servers, and routers, a crossover cable shouldbe used. If Auto-MDIX is enabled, either a straight-through or crossover cable can be used can be usedto make the connection, as the router automatically changes the signals on the pins to compensate.
6-4Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware Reference OL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)LED BehaviorDuring normal operations, the indicator signals on the wireless device have the following meanings.•The status indicator signals operational status. Steady green indicates that the wireless device isassociated with at least one wireless client. Blinking green indicates that the wireless device isoperating normally but is not associated with any wireless devices.•The radio indicator blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. The light is normally off, but itblinks whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the radio.•The Ethernet indicator signals traffic on the wired LAN. This indicator is normally green when anEthernet cable is connected, and blinks green when a packet is received or transmitted over theEthernet infrastructure. The indicator is off when the Ethernet cable is not connected.Table 6-1 shows the details of LED behavior.Table 6-1 Indicator SignalsMessagetype Ethernetindicator Statusindicator Radioindicator MeaningBoot loaderstatus Green – Green DRAM memory test.– Amber Red Board initialization test.– Blinkinggreen Blinkinggreen Flash memory test.Amber Green – Ethernet initialization test.Green Green Green Starting Cisco IOS software.Associationstatus – Green – At least one wireless client device isassociated with the unit.– Blinkinggreen – No client devices are associated; check thewireless device SSID and WEP settings.Operatingstatus – Green Blinkinggreen Transmitting/receiving radio packets.Green – – Ethernet link is operational.Blinkinggreen – – Transmitting/receiving Ethernet packets.Boot LoaderErrors Red – Red DRAM memory test failure.– Red Red File system failure.Red Red – Ethernet failure during image recovery.Amber Green Amber Boot environment error.Red Green Red No Cisco IOS image file.Amber Amber Amber Boot failure.
6-5Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware ReferenceOL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)Key FeaturesThe key features of the Cisco wireless devices are listed in Table 6-2.OperationErrors – Green Blinkingamber Maximum retries or buffer full occurred onthe radio.Blinkingamber – – Transmit/receive Ethernet errors.– Blinkingamber – General warning.ConfigurationReset – Amber – Resetting the configuration options tofactory defaults.Failures Red Red Red Firmware failure; try disconnecting andreconnecting unit power.Blinking red – – Hardware failure. The wireless devicemust be replaced.FirmwareUpgrade – Red – Loading new firmware image.Table 6-1 Indicator Signals (continued)Messagetype Ethernetindicator Statusindicator Radioindicator MeaningTable 6-2 Key FeaturesFeature DescriptionWireless Medium Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Radio Media AccessProtocol Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA)SNMP Compliance MIB I and MIB IIEncryption Key Length 128-bitQuality of Service(QoS) Support Prioritization of traffic for different requirements, such as voice and video.
6-6Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware Reference OL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)Security Cisco Wireless Security Suite:Authentication:•802.1X support including LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS, and EAP-SIM toyield mutual authentication and dynamic, per-user, per-session WEPkeys•MAC address and by standard 802.11 authentication mechanismsEncryption:•Static and dynamic IEEE 802.11 WEP keys of 40 bits and 128 bits•802.11i/WPAv2 Advanced Encryption Standard-Counter Mode withCipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol(AES-CCMP); 128-bit key length•Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WEP enhancements: keyhashing (per-packet keying), message integrity check (MIC), andbroadcast key rotation by using WPA TKIPAll WMICs in Root Mode:PEAP, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, and EAP-SIM.Cisco 3201 WMICs in Client Mode:LEAP, EAP-TLS & EAP-FASTCisco 3202 and Cisco 3205 WMICs in Client Mode:LEAPStatus Indicators LEDs provide information concerning association status, operation,error/warning, firmware upgrade, and configuration, network/modem, andradio statusMemory 8 MB Flash32 MB DRAMAutomatic ConfigurationSupport BOOTP and DHCPRemote ConfigurationSupport Telnet, HTTP, FTP, TFTP, and SNMPUplink Auto-sensing 10/100BaseT EthernetLocal Configuration Console portTable 6-2 Key Features (continued)Feature Description
6-7Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware ReferenceOL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)MAC Address AllocationThe WMIC stores one unique MAC address for the BVI interface.WMIC Power RequirementIn a typical Cisco 3200 Series router configuration, the WMIC draws power from the PCI and the ISAconnectors. Table 6-3 shows the estimated power consumption. Note that these are theoretical maximumwattages.Mean Time Between FailureThe calculated Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) in excess of 1,190,136 hours.Differences Between WMICsTable 6-3 WMIC Power RequirementVoltage Current Draw Power Source+5.0 V 0.4 amps 2.0 W ISA and PCI connectors+3.3 V 1.7 amps 5.6 W PCI connectorsTable 6-4 Differences between WMICsFeature 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) 4.9 GHz (public safety) 5.0 GHz (802.11h) CommentCisco IOS imagerelease 12.3(8) JK 12.3.(2) JK 12.3.(2) JLCookie and banner C3201 C3202 C3205Frequency 2.4 GHz 4.9 GHz 5.0 GHzPower Maximum OFDM powerlevel is 15dbm (30mw),but the power level mightvary by country.Maximum OFDM powerlevel is 17dbm (50mw). The power levels can bedefined as 4 dBm, 7 dBm,10 dBm, 13 dBm, or16 dBm.power client Command Supported Not supported. (Use thepower local command.) Not supported. (Use thepower local command.)Transmission PowerControl (TPC) Not supported Not supported Supported for ETSI. TPC limits thetransmitted power tothe minimum powerlevel needed to reachthe furthest user.
6-8Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware Reference OL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)Dynamic FrequencySelection (DFS) NA NA Supported for ETSI. DFS selects the radiochannel most likelyto minimizeinterference withmilitary radar.Channelization Statically declared asdefined by IEEE802.11b/g.Channel spacing selectedby using the CLI. Statically declared asdefined by IEEE 802.11h.(Available only inEurope.)Concatenation Supported. Not supported. Not supported.Fragmentation Maximum threshold is4000 bytes. Maximum threshold is2346 bytes. Supported Fragment counter isin units offragmented packets.distance Command Supported up to 99kilometers. Supported up to 3kilometers (1.8 miles). Supported up to 99kilometers. Minimizes delaypropagation.Autonomous ModesSupported Work Group Bridge(WGB), Non Root Bridge(NRB), Root Bridge(RB), Repeater, andAccess Point (AP)Work Group Bridge(WGB), Non Root Bridge(NRB), Root Bridge(RB), Repeater, andAccess Point (AP)Work Group Bridge(WGB), Non Root Bridge(NRB), Root Bridge(RB), and Access Point(AP)World Mode Supported. Supported only if thewireless device is in rootaccess point or rootbridge mode. Notsupported in clientmodes.Supported only if thewireless device is in rootaccess point or rootbridge mode. Notsupported in clientmodes.World Mode on theclient side updates aclient with thechannels of thespecified domain.The Cisco 3200Series router islimited to fixedchannels, soworld-mode is notavailable on theclient side.Universal WorkgroupBridge Mode Supported Not supported Not supported Enables operationwith non-Ciscoaccess points.Multiple Client Profiles Supported Not supported Not supported Support is enabledonly when universalworkgroup bridgemode is enabled.Multiple Basic SSIDs Supported Not supported Not supportedVLANs 16 unencrypted VLANs,16 static key VLANs, or16 dynamic key VLANs,16 unencrypted VLANs,1 static key VLAN, or 4dynamic key VLANs.16 unencrypted VLANs,1 static key VLAN, or 4dynamic key VLANs.Table 6-4 Differences between WMICs (continued)Feature 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) 4.9 GHz (public safety) 5.0 GHz (802.11h) Comment
6-9Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware ReferenceOL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)Wirelessencryption/ciphersuitesWEP-40, WEP-128,TKIP, CKIP, CMIC andCKIP-CMICWEP-40, WEP-128,TKIP, and AES-CCM WEP-40, WEP-128,TKIP, and AES-CCMMax Number ofStations with WEP 255 116 116Max Number ofStations with TKIP 256 26 26Max Number ofStations withAES-CCM256 116 116WDS Server Not supported. Supported SupportedWDS Client Can auto discover andwork with a subnet WDSserver.Can auto discover andwork with a WDS serveron the same subnet as theWMIC. If the IP addressof a WDS server isanywhere on the networkand the IP address isstatically configured on aWMIC acting as rootdevice, the WMIC canwork with the WDSserver.Can auto discover andwork with a WDS serveron the same subnet as theWMIC. If the IP addressof a WDS server isanywhere on the networkand the IP address isstatically configured on aWMIC acting as rootdevice, the WMIC canwork with the WDSserver.EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS EAP-TLS is supported.EAP-TTLS is supportedon root devices only.EAP-TLS is supported inclient mode. EAP-TTLSis not supported.EAP-TLS is supported inclient mode. EAP-TTLSis not supported.EAP-FAST Supported on root andnon-root devices. Not supported Supported on root andnon-root devices.WDS Server RelatedMIBS N/A Supported SupportedTable 6-4 Differences between WMICs (continued)Feature 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) 4.9 GHz (public safety) 5.0 GHz (802.11h) Comment
6-10Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware Reference OL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) WMIC FeaturesThe key features of the 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) WMIC are listed below.Fast RoamingScanningEnhancementsAll scanningenhancements for fasterroaming are available.All scanningenhancements for fasterroaming are availableexcept “Use First BetterAccess Point.”All scanningenhancements for fasterroaming are availableexcept “Use First BetterAccess Point.”•Synthesizertuning time•Start on currentchannel•Only probecurrent SSID•Shorten waittime for proberesponse•Automaticallylimitingfrequenciesscanned•Time out thescan•Use first betteraccess point•Save best proberesponseCCXv4 features Supported Not supported Supported802.11e MMN QoS Supported Not supported SupportedSimple NetworkManagement Protocol(SNMP) MIB IDsSupported Supported for new values Supported Theplatform-dependentSNMP code wasmodified to returnnew values(entPhysicalVendorType, System OID,and Chassis ID).Dot11 MIB parameters Supported The dot11 parameters arereturned through thedot11 MIB interface.SupportedTable 6-4 Differences between WMICs (continued)Feature 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) 4.9 GHz (public safety) 5.0 GHz (802.11h) CommentData Rates Supported 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 MbpsNetwork Standard IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g
6-11Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware ReferenceOL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each IEEE 802.11b/g22-MHz-wide channel are shown in Table 6-5.Frequency Band 2.400 GHz to 2.497 GHzModulation BPSK 1 Mbps and 6 MbpsQPSK 2 Mbps and 12 MbpsCCK 5.5 MbpsBPSK  9.6 MbpsCCK2  11 MbpsQPSK 18 Mbps16 QAM  24 Mbps and 36 Mbps64 QAM  48 Mbps and 54 MbpsOperating Channels North America: 11; ETSI: 13; Japan: 14Receive Sensitivity 1 Mbps: -94 dBm2 Mbps: -91 dBm5.5 Mbps: -89 dBm11 Mbps: -85 dBmTransmit Power Settings 100 mW (20 dBm)50 mW (17 dBm)30 mW (15 dBm)20 mW (13 dBm)5 mW (7 dBm)1 mW (0 dBm)Maximum power setting vary to comply with the regulatory domain.Range (typical @ 100 mWtransmit power settingwith 6 dBi diversity dipoleantenna)Outdoor:0.5 mile (804 m) @ 45 Mbps1 mile (1609 m) @ 11 Mbps3 miles (4,827 m) @ 1 MbpsCompliance 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) operates license free under FCC Part 15 and compliesas a Class B device; complies with DOC regulations; complies with ETS300.328, FTZ 2100, and MPT 1349 standards; rugged version complies withUL 2043Table 6-5 Channels for IEEE 802.11b/gChannelIdentifierCenterFrequency(MHz)Regulatory DomainsAmericas (–A) EMEA (–E) Japan (–J)CCK OFDM CCK OFDM CCK OFDM1 2412 X X X X X X2 2417 X X X X X X3 2422 X X X X X X4 2427 X X X X X X
6-12Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware Reference OL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)Universal Workgroup Bridge LimitationsThe following limitations and restrictions apply to universal workgroup bridges:•A universal workgroup bridge can not associate with the Cisco WLAN AP with CKIP or CMICencryption configuration.•If the universal workgroup bridge is associated with a Cisco AP or third party AP and if the userissues the command show dot11 association all, the IP address and name information is notavailable.•Users should configure the static IP address on the BVI when it is in the universal workgroup bridgemode, so that the WMIC is manageable from the MAR through the Mobile IP tunnel from theinfrastructure side.•If the dynamic CCoA is used on the Cisco 3200 Series Wireless and Mobile Router, you shouldconfigure the static IP address using the ip secondary address command.•The universal workgroup bridge is not compatible with the Tropos version 3.1.1.2 AP.•A universal workgroup bridge can not associate with the Cisco 1500 router when it is configuredwith the Allow WPA2 TKIP Clients option.5 2432 X X X X X X6 2437 X X X X X X7 2442 X X X X X X8 2447 X X X X X X9 2452 X X X X X X10 2457 X X X X X X11 2462 X X X X X X12 2467 – – X X X X13 2472 – – X X X X14 2484 – – – – X –Table 6-5 Channels for IEEE 802.11b/g (continued)ChannelIdentifierCenterFrequency(MHz)Regulatory DomainsAmericas (–A) EMEA (–E) Japan (–J)CCK OFDM CCK OFDM CCK OFDM
6-13Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware ReferenceOL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)4.9 GHz (public safety) WMIC FeaturesThe key features of the 4.9 GHz (public safety) WMIC are listed in Table 6-6.4.9 GHz ChannelsTable 6-7 shows the channel options for the 4.94 GHz to 4.99 GHz band for the United States regulatorydomain.Table 6-6 Key Features of the 4.9 GHz (public safety) WMICFeature DescriptionData Rates Supported 5 MHz channelization: 1.5, 2.25, 3, 4.5, 6, 9, 12, and 13.5 Mbps10 MHz channelization: 3, 4.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, and 27 Mbps20 MHz channelization: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 MbpsNetwork Standard Currently there is no IEEE 4.9 GHz (public safety) standard; however, it issimilar to the IEEE 802.11a standard.Frequency Band 4.940 GHz to 4.990 GHzAvailable Transmit PowerSettings 50 mW (17 dBm)40 mW (16 dBm)30 mW (15 dBm)20 mW (13 dBm)10 mW (10 dBm)5 mW (7 dBm)Compliance 4.9 GHz (public safety):•Operation restricted to operators meeting requirements of CFR47 Part90.20 of the technical rules for qualification as a Public Safety operator.•Requires a FCC license to operate under this part of the Part 90RegulationTable 6-7 FCC 4.9 Operational Channels as per TIA TR-8 SpecificationOperating ChannelNumbers Channel Center 5 MHzChannel Spacing Channel Center 10 MHzChannel Spacing Channel Center 20 MHzChannel Spacing135 4942.57910 4945.015 4947.520 4950.0 4950.025 4952.530 4955.0 4955.0
6-14Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware Reference OL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)Note Channel Center Frequencies (MHz) 1 MHz Channel Spacing is documented in the TIA TR-8specification, but it is not supported by the 4.9 GHz (public safety) WMIC.ThroughputThe throughput is a minimum of:•4 Mbps half-duplex at one mile line-of-sight for a 5 MHz-wide channel•8 Mbps half-duplex at one mile line-of-sight range for a 10 MHz-wide channel.•16 Mbps half-duplex at one mile line-of-sight range for a 20 MHz-wide channel.ModulationTable 6-8 shows the modulation.35 4957.540 4960.0 4960.045 4962.550 4965.0 4965.055 4967.560 4970.0 4970.065 4972.570 4975.0 4975.075 4977.580 4980.0 4980.085 4982.590 4985.0919395 4987.59799Table 6-7 FCC 4.9 Operational Channels as per TIA TR-8 Specification (continued)Operating ChannelNumbers Channel Center 5 MHzChannel Spacing Channel Center 10 MHzChannel Spacing Channel Center 20 MHzChannel SpacingTable 6-8 ModulationModulation 5 Mbps 10 Mbps 20 MbpsBPSK 1.5 Mbps and 2.25 Mbps 3 Mbps and 4.5 Mbps 6 Mbps and 9 MbpsQPSK 3 Mbps and 4.5 Mbps 6 Mbps and 9 Mbps 12 Mbps and 18 Mbps
6-15Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware ReferenceOL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)Receive SensitivityTable 6-9 shows the receive sensitivity.5.0-GHz (802.11h) Radio FeaturesThe radio supports only 20-MHz channelization.Note 802.11h is supported only in the ETSI regulatory domain.Note By default, the C3205 WMIC uses the right antenna to receive and transmit data.5.0-GHz (802.11h) ChannelsThe 5.0-GHz (802.11h) radio in the Cisco 3200 Series router (currently available as the Cisco 3205WMIC) supports the following channels/frequencies in the ETSI regulatory domain:•5.250 GHz to 5.350 GHz: 5260 MHz (52), 5280 MHz (56), 5300 MHz (60), 5320 MHz (64),•5.470 GHz to 5.725 GHz: 5500 MHz (100), 5520 MHz (104), 5540 MHz (108), 5560 MHz (112),5580 MHz (116), 5600 MHz (120), 5620 MHz (124), 5640 MHz (128), 5660 MHz (132),5680 MHz (136), 5700 MHz (140). (Channels 52 through 140 are ETSI outdoor channels.)16 QAM 6 Mbps and 9 Mbps 12 Mbps and 18 Mbps 24 Mbps and 27 Mbps64 QAM 12 Mbps and 13.5 Mbps 24 Mbps and 27 Mbps 48 Mbps and 54 MbpsTable 6-8 Modulation (continued)Modulation 5 Mbps 10 Mbps 20 MbpsTable 6-9 Receive Sensitivity5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz1.5 Mbps -89 dBm 3 Mbps -87 dBm 6 Mbps -85 dBm2.25 Mbps -89 dBm 4.5 Mbps -87 dBm 9 Mbps -85 dBm3 Mbps -89 dBm 6 Mbps -87 dBm 12 Mbps -85 dBm4.5 Mbps -85 dBm 9 Mbps -87 dBm 18 Mbps -82 dBm6 Mbps -82 dBm 12 Mbps -85 dBm 24 Mbps -79 dBm9 Mbps -79 dBm 18 Mbps -79 dBm 36 Mbps -76 dBm12 Mbps -74 dBm 24 Mbps -74 dBm 48 Mbps -71 dBm13.5 Mbps -72 dBm 27 Mbps -72 dBm 54 Mbps -69 dBm
6-16Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware Reference OL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)Note By default, the C3205 WMIC performs automatic channel selection on the radio interface. For moreinformation about configuring a channel on the radio interface of the C3205 WMIC using thecommand-line interface (CLI), refer to the “Configuring the Radio Channel or Frequency for the C3205WMIC” section in the Radio Channels and Transmit Frequencies document. The show interface d0 dfscommand provides DFS statistics.ThroughputThe throughput is a minimum of 16 Mbps half-duplex at one mile line-of-sight range for a20 MHz-wide channel. The range performance is dependent on output power, antenna gain,path loss, and other factors.The following are range performance estimations:•6 Mbps at 10 kilometers (6 miles) at 30 dBm EIRP•1 Mbps at 30 kilometers (18 miles) at 30 dBm EIRPModulationTable 6-10 shows the 5.0-GHz (802.11h) modulation.Receive SensitivityTable 6-11 shows the receive sensitivity for all locations.Table 6-10 5.0-GHz (802.11h) ModulationModulation 20 MbpsBPSK 6 Mbps and 9 MbpsQPSK 12 Mbps and 18 Mbps16 QAM 24 Mbps and 27 Mbps64 QAM 48 Mbps and 54 MbpsTable 6-11 Receive Sensitivity for 5.0-GHz (802.11h) RadiosData Rates 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz 5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz 5.725 GHz to 5.825 GHz11. The 5.725-GHz to 5.825-GHz range is not supported on European models.6 Mbps -85 dBm -85 dBm -85 dBm9 Mbps -85 dBm -85 dBm -85 dBm12 Mbps -85 dBm -85 dBm -85 dBm18 Mbps -82 dBm -82 dBm -82 dBm24 Mbps -79 dBm -79 dBm -79 dBm36 Mbps -76 dBm -76 dBm -76 dBm48 Mbps -71 dBm -71 dBm -71 dBm54 Mbps -69 dBm -69 dBm -69 dBm
6-17Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware ReferenceOL-5816-09Chapter 6      Wireless Mobile Interface Cards (WMICs)Transmit SensitivityTable 6-12 shows the transmit sensitivity.Additional cards and components provide power and link interfaces to the WMIC. The exactconfiguration of your router will vary, depending on how it was configured by the vendor.Related DocumentationThese documents provide detailed information regarding the configuration of the wireless card:•Cisco IOS Switching Services Configuration Guide. Click this link to browse to this document:http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios122/122cgcr/fswtch_c/index.htm•Cisco Internetwork Design Guide. Click this link to browse to this document:http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/idg4/index.htm•Cisco Internetworking Technology Handbook. Click this link to browse to this document:http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/ito_doc/index.htm•Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide. Click this link to browse to this document:http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/itg_v1/index.htmTable 6-12 Transmit Power Levels for the C3205 WMICData Rates 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz 5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz 5.725 GHz to 5.825 GHz11. The 5.725-GHz to 5.825-GHz range is not supported on European models.6 Mbps 16 dBm 16 dBm 16 dBm9 Mbps 16 dBm 16 dBm 16 dBm12 Mbps 16 dBm 16 dBm 16 dBm18 Mbps 16 dBm 16 dBm 16 dBm24 Mbps 16 dBm 16 dBm 16 dBm36 Mbps 16 dBm 16 dBm 16 dBm48 Mbps 14 dBm 14 dBm 14 dBm54 Mbps 13 dBm 13 dBm 13 dBm
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