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- Troubleshooting the WLAN
WLAN Specifications
Item
Specification
Type of network
The integrated Atheros XSPAN 802.11bgn W
LAN device conforms to IEEE 802.11b/g,
and 802.11n, Wi-Fi based
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Transfer rate
(Automatic switching) 54 Mbps maximum data rate.
Active frequency
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802.11n: 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
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802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz
Number of channels
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802.11b/g: 11 channels, 3 non-overlapping channels
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802.11n:
2.4 GHz - 3 non-overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is not used; 2
non-overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is used.
5 GHz - 12 non-overlapping UNII channels with or without Channel Bonding
Typical operating distances**
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802.11b: 100 ft. (30 m) @ 11 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 1 Mbps
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802.11g: 100 ft. (30 m) @ 54 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 1 Mbps
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802.11n: Estimated double the operating distance of 802.11g and 802.11a in
their respective frequencies.
Security
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Encryption Types - WEP, TKIP, AES***; WPA 1.0 compliant
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Encryption Keylengths Supported: 64 bits and 128 bits; 802.1x/EAP
Maximum recommended number
of computers to be connected
over wireless LAN (during ad
hoc connection)
10 units or less ****