1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Output Power
(for OFDM;
power varies by data rate)
2
15 dBm
Power Consumption
Transmit: 2.0 W (max)
Receive: 1.5 W (max)
Idle mode
3
: 390 mW (nominal)
Sleep mode: 20 mW (max)
Power Management
ACPI compliant power management
802.11 compliant power saving mode
Receiver Sensitivity
4
54 Mbps: -72 dBm, 11 Mbps: -88 dBm , 1 Mbps: -97 dBm
Antenna type
High efficiency dual band antenna with spatial diversity, mounted in the
display enclosure
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
0.026 lb (12 g)
Dimensions
0.19 x 1.2 x 2.0 in (4.75 x 29.85 x 50.8 mm)
Operating Voltage
3.3v +/- 10%
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 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating
Non-operating
0 to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
0 to 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Configuration Utility
5
Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP
Choice of Configuration Utility:
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Manager
Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility (required for Cisco Compatible
Extensions support)
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Network Connection Manager
LED Activity
LED Off – Radio OFF; Solid LED On – Radio ON
Check latest software/driver release for updates on supported security features.
Maximum output power may vary by country according to local regulations.
In Power Save Polling mode.
Receiver sensitivity is measured at a packet error rate of 8% for 802.11b (CKK modulation) and a
packet error rate of 10% for 802.11a/g (OFDM modulation).
WLAN supplier's client utility is required for Cisco Compatible Extensions support with Microsoft
Windows 2000 or XP. WLAN may also be compatible with certain third-party software supplicants.
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq 8510w Mobile Workstation
Technical Specifications
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