Wireless PCI Adapter enhances mobility.

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Available for select wireless-upgradable ThinkPad® notebooks, 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II enables secure, wireless connectivity to existing 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g networks. It offers data rates up to 54 Mbps in both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. User can specify encryption and roaming settings, plus infrastructure, ad hoc, and transmit modes. Adapter is suited for multimedia delivery, IP telephony, and large file transfers.



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IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II Offers High Performance and Improved Mobility



Overview
IBM continues to enhance its wireless LAN Mini PCI adapter
offerings with the 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II - a wireless upgrade on select wireless-upgradable ThinkPad®
models.

Whether you work from the office or on the road, this option enables connectivity to existing 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g networks. It improves mobility and provides the performance necessary for high-bandwidth applications such as:
o Multimedia delivery
o IP telephony
o Large file transfers

In addition to offering high performance, this Wi-Fi adapter card ships complete with an easy-to-use connection configuration utility. You can specify encryption and enhanced
roaming settings, plus infrastructure, ad hoc, and transmit modes.

Compatibility with the 802.11b and 802.11g protocols allows you to leverage the large install base of 802.11b technology. You also benefit from higher data rates up to 54 Mbps when connecting to an 802.11g or 802.11a-based access point.

Part number: 73P4301

Availability date
October 19, 2004

At a glance
The new IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II provides
secure wireless connectivity with maximum flexibility and
performance for wireless-upgradable ThinkPad notebooks. This Mini PCI adapter is based on three wireless LAN (WLAN) standards: IEEE 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11b. It offers data
rates up to 54 Mbps in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Features include:
o Data transfer rates of:
- 6 Mbps to 54 Mbps for 802.11a
- 1 Mbps to 54 Mbps for 802.11g
- 1 Mbps to 11 Mbps for 802.11b
o 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11b seamless roaming and manual
selection mode
o Mini PCI Type IIIb

For technical support:
o Call the IBM Support Center at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
or
o Request technical information via the Personal Computing
Division Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

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