Product Description and Primary Benefits The 11a/b/g ComboCard is a tri-mode WLAN adapter for connecting notebook computers and other client devices that are equipped with a PC Cardbus slot. Connect to any Wi-fi compliant 802.11a, b, or g WLAN network Support speeds up to 54 Mbps in 802.11 mode, and up to 108 Mbps in a Proxim's 2X mode Support global roaming in conformance with the 802.11d standard which enables access points to advertise country radio regulatory domain settings to client adapters Store an unlimited number of location profiles to save unique security and operational configurations for work, home and travel networks Set transmitter output power to reduce or increase power to optimize performance for different locations
	Key benefits are: WLAN users only need to carry a single card in order to connect anywhere there is an 802.11 network regardless of the network type Five times higher data rate and throughput can be achieved, compared to 802.11b, resulting in faster response times and supporting more bandwidth intensive applications New 802.11 infrastructure can be added to existing installations to support more users and higher speed applications where needed and without requiring a wholesale wireless network change-out. This can be done because the 802.11a/b/g cards support all current 802.11 standards. Product Concept The 11a/b/g ComboCard will: Look similar to our current 11a/b ComboCard. Diversity antennas are integrated in the card. Include drivers for Windows XP, 2000, ME and 98SE operating systems. Other OS support will be considered for follow-on releases. Include Wi-fi certifications Will not be supported in an AP-2000. (See Release Notices for AP-2000 Upgrade Kits) Product features Product feature/function Customer benefit Combo hardware with integrated diversity antennas Easy to install, just plug the new card into a computer or other client device with a Combo slot. Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE drivers Compatible with the most widely used client computer operating systems Wi-fi Certified Inter-operates with widely deployed 802.11b and 802.11a/b/gš Wi-fi networks Wi-fi Protected Access (WPA) hardware ready WPA software will be made available via software download to Implement 802.11i draft security enhancements: - Open, Shared, 802.1X, and RSN authentication methods - TKIP encryption with 48 Bit IV (key updates for IV exhaustion not required) - WEP and AES encryption support - Michael Message Integrity Checking (MIC) - IEEE 802.1X authentication key management protocol (key distribution) World Mode Implements 802.11d global roaming standard. ORiNOCO Client Utility Comprehensive and easy to use software for configuration, status and site monitor capabilities Gold Combo Card Features š Transmitter power control Increase or reduce power to optimize performance according to location and network. Unlimited location profiles Save security and connection parameters for an unlimited number of work, travel and home networks. Extended WEP keys 64, 128, 152 bit WEP keys Performance The following performance information is preliminary. Throughput: The current estimated throughput of the 11a/b/g ComboCard when operating in 802.11a and 802.11g modes is: 6 Mbps: 4.5 Mbps 12 Mbps: 8 Mbps 24 Mbps: 13 Mbps 36 Mbps: 16 Mbps 48 Mbps: 18 Mbps 54 Mbps: 18-22 Mbps The current estimated the maximum throughput of the 11a/b/g ComboCard when operating in 802.11b mode is 5.2 Mbit/s.