Modulation
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Security
1
Supports 64- and 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, hardware-accelerated
AES (support for key sizes of 128, 192, and 256 bits), 802.1x
authentication types EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP-GTC, PEAP-
MSCHAPv2, LEAP, EAP-FAST.
Support for Cisco Security Features (proven compatibility with Cisco
Aironet infrastructure products through the Cisco Compatible
Extensions Program Version 4) with Microsoft Windows Vista and XP
only.
Sub-channels
Multinational support with frequency bands and channels compliant to
local regulations.
Media Access Protocol
CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
Network Architecture
Models
Ad-hoc (Peer to Peer)
Infrastructure (Access Point Required)
Roaming
IEEE 802.11 compliant roaming between access points
Output Power
(for
CCK)
2
15 dBm
Output Power
(for
OFDM; power varies by
data rate)
2
15 dBm
Power Consumption
Transmit: 2.3 Watts (average, with one spatial streams)
Receive: 1.9 Watts (average with two receive chains)
Idle mode
3
: 30 mW (average)
Radio off: 20 mW (max)
Power Management
ACPI compliant power management
802.11 compliant power saving mode
Receiver Sensitivity
4
300 Mbps: -68 dBm, 54 Mbps: -74 dBm, 6 Mbps: -90 dBm
Antenna Connections
3 U.FL type connectors, 50 ohm nominal impedance
Range
802.11 a – Typical
(@6 Mbps)
600 feet – Outdoor Open Area
150 feet – Indoor, Office environment
802.11 b – Typical
(@1 Mbps)
1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
802.11 g – Typical
(@1 Mbps)
1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
Form Factor
PCI-Express MiniCard
Weight
0.013 lb (6 g)
Dimensions
0.19 x 1.2 x 2.0 in (4.75 x 29.85 x 50.8 mm)
Operating Voltage
3.3V +/- 9%, 1.5V +/- 5%
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
32° to 176° F (0° to 80° C)
–40° to 176° F (–40° to 80° C)
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating
Non-operating
0 to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
0 to 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Configuration Utility
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Microsoft Windows XP
Choice of Configuration Utility:
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Manager
Intel PROSet for Microsoft Windows XP (required for Cisco
Compatible Extensions support)
QuickSpecs
HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation
Technical Specifications
DA - 13093 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 9/12/2008
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