CardBus 802.11g Wireless Laptop Adapter Card

CB555WG

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This Wireless G Laptop Adapter is a Cardbus NIC Adapter that allows you to access Wireless G networks from your laptop or desktop computer. The adapter supports a wireless range of up to 100 meters letting you extend your network almost anywhere, without the expense and hassle of cable infrastructure.

Featuring a durable metal construction, integrated antennas, and low power consumption, the Wireless G adapter is an ideal laptop accessory for mobile users, with advanced security features including WPA encryption, 152-bit WEP, and AES.

The adapter is Plug and Play ready for any notebook or PC, and is backward compatible with 802.11b devices. To ensure long-lasting convenience, the Cardbus Wireless G adapter is backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty and FREE lifetime tech support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Easily connect your desktop or notebook computer to a high speed network wireless network
Advanced security features includes WPA encryption, 152-bit WEP and AES
5 times faster than 802.11b devices with data transfer rate of up to 54 Mbits/sec
Low power consumption preserves notebook computer battery life
Access information and resources anytime anywhere within 100 meters distance range

Features

Complies with IEEE802.1b 2.4GHz (ISM Band) standard
Complies with IEEE 802.11b EDCF and HCF polling for wireless multimedia applications
High data transfer rate up to 54 Mbits/sec
Enhanced WPA Encryption, AES & 64/128/152-bit WEP Encryption for high level of security
Supports 32-bit Cardbus interface
Backward compatible with 802.11b devices
Supports Windows Plug and Play installation
Rugged metal design with integrated antennas
Automatic fallback data rate increases data security and reliability
Low interference and high susceptibility guarantee reliable performance
Wireless LAN card works within a communication range of up to 100 meters (328 feet)

Applications

Easily allows you to extend networks into boardrooms, meeting rooms, libraries and other wireless environments
Schools and educational institutions can share wireless connections in classrooms without the need for cables
Ideal for home user, SOHO, enterprises and training facilities
Provides notebook users with reliable and fast wireless network access

Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information
Warranty	Lifetime
Hardware
Bus Type	CardBus (PCMCIA)
Industry Standards	IEEE 802.11b
	IEEE 802.11g
Performance
Security Features	AES
	WEP Data Encryption
	WPA Data Encryption
Antenna	Printed Antenna with Diversity System
Certification	FCC and CE
Chipset	Ralink RT2500
Compatibility	CPU: PC
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11b
CPU	Available PCMCIA Type II slot
	PC
Data Transfer Rate	up to 54 Mbits/sec
Drivers	Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Enclosure	Metal
Environmental Specification
Frequency	2.4 GHz
Interface Bus Type	Cardbus Compatible PCMCIA Type II
LED Indicators	Link Activity & Transmission Status
Modulation	OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (11g) BPSK, QPSK, CCK 11b)
Operating Temperature	00C ~ 550C
Power Consumption	TX: 300mA & RX: 330mA
Radio Technology	Industrial Scientific Medical Band
Receiver Sensitivity	54 Mbits/sec OFDM, 10% PER,-72dBm
Security	WPA, AES & 64/128/152-bit WEP Encryption
Supported bit rates	54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1 Mbits/sec
System Requirements
Windows	98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista
Indicators
LED Indicators	1 - Link Activity
	1 - Transmission Status
Environmental
Operating Temperature	0 ~ 55
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight	0.3 lb [0.1 kg]