Extreme Networks RBTBF Wireless LAN PC card User Manual roam

Extreme Networks, Inc. Wireless LAN PC card roam

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Users Manual

802.11a PC Card Installation and Specifications
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the United States and other countries.
PC Card is a trademark of PCMCIA in the United States and other countries.
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Regulatory Information
Exposure 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 Canada
Product 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 Listed
Canada CUL 1950
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Technical Specifications.
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions:
(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 Characteristics
Receiver
Sensitivity dBm
See Table 1.
Output Power 13 dBm
Standards IEEE 802.11a, WiFi Certified
PC Card Power Characteristics
Receive Mode 430 mA
Transmit Mode 540 mA
Power Supply 3.3 V
Temperature and Humidity
Operation -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.
Compatibility
Operating
System
Microsoft Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP and windows NT (with
the RoamAbout driver)
PC Card • All RoamAbout 802.11 PC Cards
• Hot Swapping supported
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Getting Help
For 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) numbers
World Wide Web: www.enterasys.com/products/wireless
Phone: North America: (603) 332-9400
Europe: 353 61 701 910
Asia: +800 8827-2878
Internet mail: support@enterasys.com
To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Enterasys
Networks Technical Writing Department via the following e-mail
address: TechWriting@enterasys.com
Make sure you include the document Order Number in the e-mail message.
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RoamAbout 802.11a PC Card
This 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 Requirements
When 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/wireless
Check 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.
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PC Card Installation
To 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.
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Technical Specifications
Radio Characteristics
Consult 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 Characteristics
Characteristic Value
R-F frequency band 5 GHz (5.15 - 5.35 GHz)
Number of selectable channels for North America and
countries supporting FCC 8
Modulation technique OFDM Modulation (BPSK, QPSK,
16 QAM, 64 QAM
Bit error rate Better than 10-5
Receiver sensitivity at 54 Mbit/s -68 dBm
Receiver sensitivity at 48 Mbit/s -69 dBm
Receiver sensitivity at 36 Mbit/s -71 dBm
Receiver sensitivity at 24 Mbit/s -80 dBm
Receiver sensitivity at 18 Mbit/s -83 dBm
Receiver sensitivity at 12 Mbit/s -86 dBm
Receiver sensitivity at 9 Mbit/s -89 dBm
Receiver sensitivity at 6 Mbit/s -89 dBm
Integrated Antenna up to 4.5 dBi
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Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
The 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 MHz
Channel ID FCC
36 5180
40 5200
44 5220
48 5240
52 5260
56 5280
60 5300
64 5320

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