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802.11a PC Card Installation and Specifications903xxxxENJOY THE FREEDOM OF WIRELESS NETWORKINGENTERASYS.COM™
DRAFTNoticeEnterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document and its web site without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made.The hardware, firmware, or software described in this document is subject to change without notice.IN NO EVENT SHALL ENTERASYS NETWORKS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS DOCUMENT, WEB SITE, OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THEM, EVEN IF ENTERASYS NETWORKS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF, KNEW OF, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.© 2003 Enterasys NetworksTM All rights reserved. Enterasys Networks, Inc.35 Industrial WayRochester, NH 03867Order Number: 903xxxx-xx DRAFTFebruary 2003Web Site: www.enterasys.com/products/wirelessENTERASYS, ENTERASYS NETWORKS, NETSIGHT, ROAMABOUT, and any logos associated therewith, are trademarks of Enterasys Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries.Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.PC Card is a trademark of PCMCIA in the United States and other countries.All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
DRAFTRegulatory InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the IEEE 802.11 RoamAbout PC Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the RoamAbout PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When using this device in combination with RoamAbout Outdoor Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information.Interference Statement. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.Enterasys Networks is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included in this kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other then specified by Enterasys Networks. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.For country-specific approvals, please consult the Radio Certification Information document included in this kit. Visit the RoamAbout Wireless web site for updated country approvals. Canada - Industry Canada (IC). This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. cet appareil de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matereil brouiller du CanadaProduct Safety. CAUTION: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.USA UL 1950, UL ListedCanada CUL 1950
DRAFTTechnical Specifications. Mechanical SpecificationsDimensions:(LxWxH)114.55 x 54 x 9.65 mm (4.51 x 2.26 x .38 in)Weight 62.4 grams (2.2 oz)Radio CharacteristicsReceiver Sensitivity dBmSee Table 1.Output Power 13 dBmStandards IEEE 802.11a, WiFi CertifiedPC Card Power CharacteristicsReceive Mode 430 mATransmit Mode 540 mAPower Supply 3.3 VTemperature and HumidityOperation -20o to 50o C (-4o F to 122o F)Storage -30o to 66o C (-22o to 150.8o F)Humidity Maximum 95%, no condensation allowed.CompatibilityOperating SystemMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP and windows NT (with the RoamAbout driver)PC Card • All RoamAbout 802.11 PC Cards• Hot Swapping supported
DRAFTGetting HelpFor additional support related to this device or document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods:Before calling Enterasys Networks, please have the following information ready:• Your Enterasys Networks service contract number • A description of the problem• A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem• The serial and revision numbers of all involved Enterasys Networks products in the network• A description of your network environment (for example, layout, cable type)• Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)• The device history (for example, have you returned the device before, is this a recurring problem)• Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbersWorld Wide Web: www.enterasys.com/products/wirelessPhone: North America: (603) 332-9400 Europe: 353 61 701 910 Asia: +800 8827-2878Internet mail: support@enterasys.comTo send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Enterasys Networks Technical Writing Department via the following e-mail address: TechWriting@enterasys.comMake sure you include the document Order Number in the e-mail message.
1RoamAbout 802.11a PC CardThis document provides the regulatory information, system requirements, and installation procedure for the RoamAbout 802.11a PC Card. Please review the Regulatory information before installing the PC Card. System RequirementsWhen you install the RoamAbout PC Card, you must also install its driver. You can also download the RoamAbout drivers and documentation from the RoamAbout wireless web site: www.enterasys.com/products/wirelessCheck the RoamAbout wireless web site frequently for driver updates. If you download a driver from the web, refer to that driver’s release notes and readme file for the instructions to extract and install the driver. The RoamAbout PC Card Drivers CD-ROM contains the driver and installation information for the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems.
DRAFT2 PC Card InstallationTo install the PC card, perform the following steps:1. Insert the PC Card in the PC Card slot, if available.2. If the system does not have a PC Card slot, install the optional PCI adapter. The installation instructions are in the PCI adapter kit.3. Refer to the driver operating system directory readme on the CD-ROM to install the appropriate driver. Or, if you downloaded the driver, refer to the directory where you downloaded the files. ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF WIRELESS NETWORKINGWIRELESS LANS802.1 DS High RateHi-Gigabit Matched AdapterWiFi
3DRAFTTechnical SpecificationsRadio CharacteristicsConsult your authorized RoamAbout reseller sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your country. Table 1 shows the radio characteristics for the 802.11a PC Card. Table 1: 802.11a Radio CharacteristicsCharacteristic Value R-F frequency band 5 GHz (5.15 - 5.35 GHz)Number of selectable channels for North America and countries supporting FCC 8Modulation technique OFDM Modulation (BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAMBit error rate Better than 10-5Receiver sensitivity at 54 Mbit/s -68 dBmReceiver sensitivity at 48 Mbit/s -69 dBmReceiver sensitivity at 36 Mbit/s -71 dBmReceiver sensitivity at 24 Mbit/s -80 dBmReceiver sensitivity at 18 Mbit/s -83 dBmReceiver sensitivity at 12 Mbit/s -86 dBmReceiver sensitivity at 9 Mbit/s -89 dBmReceiver sensitivity at 6 Mbit/s -89 dBmIntegrated Antenna up to 4.5 dBi
DRAFT4 Supported Frequency Sub-BandsThe RoamAbout PC Card supports a number of factory-programmed channels. The number of available frequencies is subject to local radio regulations as defined by local authorities. Table 2 shows the available channels and associated frequencies.Table 2: IEEE 802.11a RoamAbout Channel Set Frequency Range 5150-5350 MHzChannel ID FCC 36 518040 520044 522048 524052 526056 528060 530064 5320

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