3com 3CRWE454A72-ME Datasheet

Brand: 3com

Model: 3CRWE454A72-ME

Category: Networking cards

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Now even small to mid-size offices can

enjoy the freedom of universal high-speed

networking—without wires. The 3Com

OfficeConnect

Wireless 11a/b/g Access

Point and PC Card support all three 802.11

wireless networking standards to preserve

existing investments while accomodating

the latest technologies. Wi-Fi certification

helps ensure interoperability with certified

products from other vendors.

Security Protection

To protect wireless connections, both

products support 256-bit WPA encryption

for high-level security and 40/64-bit and

128-bit WEP encryption for legacy clients.

The access point’s SSID Broadcast Disable

and MAC control lists features prevent

unauthorized clients from connecting to

the wireless network.

Reliable Performance

Depending on the wireless standard used,

mobile users can access network resources

and the Internet at speeds up to 108 Mbps

for 11a and 11g users. Super AG packet

bursting, compression, fast frames, and

dynamic turbo features automatically boost

performance with no user intervention.

Dynamic rate shifting automatically

matches the best connection speed in

response to physical and traffic conditions,

so wireless connections stay reliable. Clear

Channel Select enables the access point to

select the least busy channel.

Simple Installation & Use

An intelligent choice for first-time wireless

users in smaller-office environments, the

access point and PC Card install quickly and

easily; typically no manual configuration is

required. To speed setup, administrators can

copy a single configuration to other access

points on the network. The PC Card’s

Wireless Card Manager also lets administra-

tors create profiles for notebook users that

reflect specific settings for each place they

travel: users select the proper profile for

instant connection.

Convenient

Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

support allows organizations to create a

completely wireless LAN in areas where

wired networks are not feasible.

Key Benefits

3Com

OfficeConnect

Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point

and OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card

•Provides universal access to IEEE

802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g

wireless networks.

•Wi-Fi certification helps ensure

interiperability with Wi-Fi

compatible products from other

vendors.

•Prevents unauthorized clients

from scanning and connecting to

the wireless network.

DATA SHEET

Description

COMPATIBLE

Multiple standards support Provides universal access to IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networks.

Wi-Fi Certified Helps ensure these products will interoperate with Wi-Fi compatible products from other vendors.

SECURE

SSID Broadcast Disable and MAC control lists Prevent unauthorized clients from scanning and connecting to the wireless network.

(Access Point)

WPA and WEP encryption Help keep wireless transmissions private using up to 256-bit encryption.

Features

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Features, continued

WLAN Standards at

a Glance

Understanding the characteristics of the 802.11 standards can help you make the

best choice for your wireless implementation plans.

STANDARD SPEED RANGE FREQUENCY APPLICATION CHARACTERISTICS

802.11a 54 Mbps 50 meters 5 GHz Supports a denser user base because more non-overlapping

108 Mbps in (164 feet) channels allow more access points in a tighter space. High

Turbo mode speeds easily handle high-bandwidth applications, but

within a more limited coverage area.

802.11b 11 Mbps 100 meters 2.4 GHz Most widely deployed wireless standard, with a high

(328 feet) degree of multivendor interoperability. Operates in the

relatively crowded 2.4 GHz spectrum. Supports a slower

speed within a wider coverage area.

802.11g 54 Mbps 100 meters 2.4 GHz High speeds easily handle high-bandwidth applications

108 Mbps in (328 feet) such as voice, video, or multimedia. Supports a large

Turbo mode existing customer base because it is backward compatible

with 11b products. Wide coverage area makes it a good

choice for public hot spots. Faces the same spectrum

issues as 11b.

Description

RELIABLE HIGH PERFORMANCE

High speed Supports speeds up to 108 Mbps in Turbo mode for 11a and 11g clients.

Dynamic packet bursting Increases throughput by sending more frames per given time period; benefits both 11b and 11g clients.

Real-time hardware compression Increases throughput by compressing data frames for 11b and 11g clients, does not affect the host processor.

Fast frames Extends the frame size to transmit more data per frame, boosting efficiency with less overhead for

11g and 11b clients.

Dynamic/static turbo mode Activates and doubles the effective 11a and 11g transmission rate by combining two channels; dynamic

mode automatically adjusts bandwidth use for need and environment.

User support Access point supports up to 128 simultaneous wireless users, allowing plenty of room for growth.

Clear Channel Select (Access Point) Chooses the channel with the least traffic for clear, quick connections.

Dynamic rate shifting Automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions.

EASY TO USE

3Com Access Point Discovery program Automatically identifies and configures network devices with little to no manual configuration required.

Access Point save and restore Copies settings to wireless devices on the network, simplifying and speeding LAN setup.

3Com Wireless Card Manager (PC Card) Creates profiles for each place wireless notebook userstravel, displays connection status, and features

simple-to-use diagnostic tools.

Web-based administration (Access Point) Familiar browser interface lets administrators configure and manage network devices from anywhere.

CONVENIENT

Wireless Distribution System support (Access Point) Enables users to create large wireless networks or a wireless LAN in large, open areas where pulling wires is

cost prohibitive, restricted, or physically impossible.

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WIRELESS 11A/B/G ACCESS POINT AND PC CARD DATA SHEET

3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g

Access Point Specifications

Minimum System Requirements

Computer with an Ethernet 10BASE-T, 10/100, or

10/100/1000 interface configured for Internet commu-

nication. Operating system that supports an Ethernet

connection with an IP stack. Installation CD requires

Windows 98SE/ME/ XP/2000. For wireless access,

notebooks require 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, or

802.11a/b/g PC Cards.

Users Supported

128 simultaneous users

Physical Ports

LAN: 1 10/100 Port

Receive Sensitivity

802.11a

54 Mbps: -67 dBm

48 Mbps: -68 dBm

36 Mbps: -75 dBm

24 Mbps: -77 dBm

18 Mbps: -82 dBm

12 Mbps: -84 dBm

9 Mbps: -86 dBm

6 Mbps: -86 dBm

802.11b

11 Mbps: -82 dBm

5.5 Mbps: -86 dBm

2 Mbps: -87 dBm

1 Mbps: -88 dBm

802.11g

54 Mbps: -67 dBm

48 Mbps: -68 dBm

36 Mbps: -75 dBm

24 Mbps: -77 dBm

18 Mbps: -82 dBm

12 Mbps: -83 dBm

11 Mbps: -82 dBm

9 Mbps: -85 dBm

6 Mbps: -85 dBm

5.5 Mbps: -86 dBm

2 Mbps: -87 dBm

1 Mbps: -88 dBm

Performance Features

Clear Channel Select, dynamic rate shifting, dynamic

packet bursting, compression, fast frames,

dynamic/static turbo mode

Security

SSID Broadcast Disable, MAC control lists

Installation, Configuration, and Management

Browser-based access point administration

Wireless-installation and device-discovery wizards

Pre-set defaults

Save and restore configuration files WDS support

LED Indicators

Power; Alert/Diagnostics

LAN port status - Link, Speed, and Activity

WLAN port status - Link, Activity

Dimensions & Weight

Height: 2.5 cm (1 in)

Width: 22 cm (8.7 in)

Depth: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)

Weight: 592 g (1.3 lb)

Power

Supplied with external OfficeConnect power adapter:

Operating input voltage: 10–30V

Operating frequency: 47–63Hz

Maximum power consumption: 6.5W

Maximum transmit power output: 17dBm

Regulatory/Agency Approvals

Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.7 #950, IEC 60950

Emissions: EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, FCC Part 15,

Class B ICES-003 Class B, CNS 13438 Class A

Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68), UL Listed - CSA

certified

Environmental Range

Operating temperature: 0° to 40°C (32° to 105°F)

Non-operating temperature: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)

Operating humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

Package Contents

3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point

OfficeConnect power adapter

Quick Start Guide

CD ROM containing Access Point Discovery program

and user guide

One straight-through category 5 UTP patch cable

Four rubber feet

3Com OfficeConnect 11a/b/g PC Card Specifications

System Requirements

Notebook PC with Type II or Type III 32-bit or PC

Card slot (3.3V)

Notebook PC must be running Windows

XP/ME/2000/98SE

Drivers/Supported Operating Systems

NDIS 5: ME/2000/98SE

NDIS 5.1: Windows XP

Operating Channels

802.11a: 36-64 (8 non-overlapping channels)

802.11b/g: 5-7 (Israel); 10-13 (Jordan); 1-11 (U.S.,

Canada, Columbia, Mexico, Taiwan);

1-13 (France, Argentina, Brazil)

Receive Sensitivity

802.11a

54 Mbps: -72.4 dBm

48 Mbps: -74.6 dBm

36 Mbps: -79.2 dBm

24 Mbps: -83.5 dBm

18 Mbps: -89.4 dBm

12 Mbps: -92.5 dBm

9 Mbps: -93.5 dBm

6 Mbps: -94.3 dBm

802.11b

11 Mbps: -88.0 dBm

5.5 Mbps: -91.5 dBm

2 Mbps: -91.5 dBm

1 Mbps: -93.0 dBm

802.11g

54 Mbps: -71.8 dBm

48 Mbps: -73.7 dBm

36 Mbps: -78.9 dBm

24 Mbps: -82.1 dBm

18 Mbps: -86.1 dBm

12 Mbps: -88.1 dBm

9 Mbps: -89.1 dBm

6 Mbps: -90.1 dBm

Installation, Configuration, and Management

Wireless Card Manager, pre-set defaults

Performance Features

Dynamic rate shifting, dynamic packet bursting,

compression, fast frames, dynamic/static turbo mode

LED Indicators

Link, Activity

Transmit Power:

802.11a

54 Mbps: 12.8 dBm

48 Mbps: 13.7 dBm

36 Mbps: 15.6 dBm

24 Mbps: 17.7 dBm

18 Mbps: 17.7 dBm

12 Mbps: 17.7 dBm

9 Mbps: 17.7 dBm

6 Mbps: 17.7 dBm

802.11b

11 Mbps: 18.8 dBm

5.5 Mbps: 18.8 dBm

2 Mbps: 18.8 dBm

1 Mbps: 18.8 dBm

802.11g

54 Mbps: 14.3 dBm

48 Mbps: 15.9 dBm

36 Mbps: 17.6 dBm

24 Mbps: 18.7 dBm

18 Mbps: 18.7 dBm

12 Mbps: 18.7 dBm

9 Mbps: 18.7 dBm

6 Mbps: 18.8 dBm

Operating Voltage

3.0V – 3.6V

Regulatory/Agency Approvals

Safety: UL/CSA 60950, EN/IEC 60950

Radio: FCC Part 15.247 & 15.407, RSS-210,

EN 300 328-2, draft EN 301 893

EMC: FCC Part 15 Subpart B, EN 301 489-17

SAR: FCC OET Bulletin 65, RSS-102, EN 50371

Environmental Range

Operating temperature: 0o to 50oC (32o to 122oF)

Dimensions

Height: 11.3 cm (3.9 in)

Width: 5.4 cm (2.8 in)

Depth: 0.5 cm (0.2 in)

Package Contents

3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card

Quick start guide

CD-ROM containing PC Card drivers, installation and

diagnostics software, and online documentation

Specifications

3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 350 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752-3064

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does not accept liability for any errors or mistakes which may arise. Specifications and other information in this document may

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Specifications, continued

Common Specifications

Security:

256-bit WPA encryption

40/64-bit & 128-bit WEP shared-key encryption

Standards Conformance

IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a

Data Rates

802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps

802.11a/g: 108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps

Operating Range:

802.11a: Indoor max.: 50 meters (164 feet)

802.11b/g: Indoor max.: 100 meters (328 feet)

Frequency Band:

802.11a: 5.150 - 5.825 GHz

802.11b/11g: 2.4 - 2.4835 Ghz

Modulation Technique:

802.11b: DSSS

802.11a: OFDM

802.11g: OFDM and DSSS

Media Access Protocol

CSMA/CA

Warranty

1 year hardware warranty for PC Card.

3 year hardware warranty for access point.

Refer to www.3com.com for details.

3COM

OFFICECONNECT

WIRELESS 11A/B/G ACCESS POINT AND PC CARD DATA SHEET

Ordering Information

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3COM SKU

3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point 3CRWE454A72

3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card 3CRWE154A72

The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point and PC Card can be used with all 3Com

Wireless LAN products, including these products below:

3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g PC Card 3CRWE154G72

3Com OfficeConnect 11g Access Point 3CRWE454G72

3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Gateway 3CRWE554G72

3Com OfficeConnect VPN Firewall 3CR870-95

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Model: 3CRWE454A72-ME

Category: Networking cards

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