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Wireless 11n USB Adapter
DATA SHEET
Provides high-speed
.11n 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity through a USB port
OVERVIEW
Accessing the Internet and sending e-mail wirelessly just got faster and more flexible with the 3Com ® Wireless 11n USB Adapter. This adapter provides complete access to 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n
draft 2.0 wireless networks, delivering the flexibility to work where ever it's convenient and with the increased distances and reliability provided by 802.11n. This adapter supports the latest, most effective authentication techniques to thwart intruders and simplifies network management.
KEY BENEFITS
COMPLETE IEEE 802.11 STANDARDS SUPPORT
The 3Com Wireless 11n USB Adapter supports all IEEE 802.11 2.4 GHz networking standards—.11b, .11g and .11n draft 2.0—so users can connect to the most common wireless networks. It is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ™ to ensure interoperation with compatible products from other vendors.
EASY TO SET UP AND USE
Setup and operation are extraordinarily easy, making the 3Com 11n USB
Adapter an intelligent choice for first-time wireless network users. Create profiles with specific settings for each wireless local area network (LAN).
Users just click their profile and they are configured for connection.
GREATER RANGE AND COVERAGE WITH MIMO TECHNOLOGY
Advanced 2 x 2 MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology provides enhanced wireless range and coverage area for reliable connectivity as you move around. Two transmit and two receive antennas boost signal strength.
SECURE CONNECTIVITY AND DATA TRANSFER
3Com offers one of the most robust sets of standards-based security on the market today. To protect wireless data, the USB adapter supports Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA ™ , WPA2 ™ ) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES) encryption for higher level security.
To protect against unauthorized network access, the adapter supports
IEEE 802.1X authentication, and EAP-TLS, PEAP and EAP-TTLS authentication protocols.
3Com Wireless 11n USB Adapter
3Com ® Wireless 11n USB Adapter
KEY BENEFITS
(CONTINUED)
HIGH PERFORMANCE AND RELIABLE
Desktop users can access network resources, the Internet and email at .11n speeds, ideal for multimedia applications, fast audio streaming, VoIP and speedier transfer of large graphics files. A host of features including MIMO technology ensure reliable wireless connections and exceptional speed. Wi-Fi ® certification helps ensure interoperability with other draft .11n certified vendors.
FEATURES
Compatibility
Standards support
Backwards compatible
Wi-Fi certification
Security
IEEE 802.1X network access control
Description
Provides complete access to 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless networks.
Compatible with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks.
Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi compatible products from other vendors.
WPA2/WPA and AES
IEEE 802.1X network access control and EAP authentication support the latest, most effective authentication techniques to thwart intruders and simplify network management.
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption help keep wireless transmissions private;
128-bit WEP encryption is supported for legacy networks.
Performance
High speed
MIMO technology
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
Support for 802.11n draft 2.0 provides the highest possible wireless speeds of up to 300 † Mbps.
Multiple antennas and advanced MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology provide enhanced wireless range.
Adds managed QoS (Quality of Service) levels for data, voice and video. WMM—based on the 802.11e standard—is critical for today’s generation of delay-sensitive applications like voice.
Ease of Use
3Com Wireless Utility
USB extension cable
Creates profiles for each wireless network’s specific settings—just click the proper profile to match the desired wireless network. Also displays connection status and features simple-to-use diagnostic tools.
Included 30 inch extension cable allows placement of the USB Adapter in a convenient location, maximizing installation flexibility.
† Wireless performance depends on number of users, physical and environmental conditions and other electronic devices in the area.
SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARDS CONFORMANCE
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g,
IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0, WMM,
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer with USB 2.0 port
Drivers and supported operating systems: Windows 2000, XP and Vista
LED INDICATORS
PWR, Activity
DIMENSIONS
Length: 88.9 mm (3.5 in)
Width: 31.8 mm (1.25 in)
Height: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)
Weight: 20 g (0.05 lb)
OPERATING VOLTAGE
DC 5.0V +/- 5%
ANTENNAS
2 internal: 2T, 2R
DATA RATES SUPPORTED
802.11n: MCS 0 to 15 for HT20MHz;
MCS 0 to 15 for HT40MHz
802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12,
9 and 6 Mbps
802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps
FREQUENCY BAND
USA/Canada: 2.412 - 2.462 GHz
EU: 2.412 - 2.472 GHz
Modulation Technique
802.11b: DSSS (Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum)
802.11g: OFDM (Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing) and DSSS
Media Access Protocol
CSMA/CA with ACK
SECURITY
WPA2- Enterprise
WPA2- Personal
WPA- Enterprise
WPA- Personal
AES/TKIP
WEP 64/128-bit encryption
WiFi protected setup (WPS);
PIN and PBC modes
IEEE 802.1X EAP Types
EAP-TLS
EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2
PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2
PEAPv1/EAP-GTC
EAP-SIM
ENVIRONMENTAL RANGE
Operating temperature: 0° to 45°C
(32° to 113°F)
REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
Safety: UL/CSA 60950-1, EN/IEC
60950-1
Radio: FCC Part 15.247, RSS-210,
EN 300 328 v1.7.1
EMC: FCC Part 15 Subpart B,
EN 301 489-17
SAR: FCC Guideline for Human
Exposure IEEE C95.1, EN 50392
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Wireless LAN USB Adapter, Quick
Install Guide, CD-ROM with drivers,
30 inch USB extension cable
WARRANTY AND OTHER SERVICES
Three Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Limited Software Warranty for 90 days
90 days of telephone technical support
Refer to www.3com.com/warranty for details
ORDERING
INFORMATION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3Com Wireless 11n USB Adapter
3COM SKU
3CRUSBN175
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3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 350 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752-3064
Copyright © 2008 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Alliance, the Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED logo, and WMM are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, WPA, WPA2, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. While every effort is made to ensure the information given is accurate, 3Com does not accept liability for any errors or mistakes which may arise. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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