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- Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
This manual describes the procedures required to properly set up and configure the optional integrated
Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device" in the rest of the manual). Before using
the WLAN device, read this manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference.
Wireless LAN Device Covered by this Document
This document is applicable to systems containing one of the following WLAN devices:
• Atheros SuperAG (802.11a+b/g)
• Atheros XSPAN AR5008E-3NX (802.11 a/b/g+draft n)
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
• The WLAN device is a Mini-PCI card attached to the main board of the mobile computer.
• The WLAN device operates in license-free RF bands, eliminating the need to procure an FCC operating
license. The WLAN operates in the 2.4GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band and the lower,
middle, and upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) bands.
• The Atheros XSPAN AR5008E-3NX (802.11 a/b/g+draft n) WLAN device is capable of four operating modes,
IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, and IEEE802.11n (draft)
• The Atheros SuperAG WLAN device is capable of three operating modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, and
IEEE802.11g.
• The WLAN device is Wi-Fi certified and operate (as applicable0 at a the maximum data rate of 540 Mbps
(theoretical) in IEEE802.11n (draft) mode; 54 Mbps in IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode; and 11 Mbps in
IEEE802.11b mode.
• The WLAN device supports the following encryption methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP, and AES encryption.
• The Wireless LAN device is compliant with the following standards: WPA, WPA2, CCX1.0, CCX2.0, CCX3.0,
and CCX4.0.