Frequency Band
2.4 GHz
Data Rates
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Modulation
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM
Security
1
Supports 64- and 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, hardware-accelerated AES,
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).
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 CKK)
2
17.5 dBm +/- 1.5 dB
Output Power
(for OFDM;
power varies by data rate)
2
13.5 dBm +/- 1.5 dB
Power Consumption
Transmit: 2.0 W (max)
Receive: 1.5 W (max)
Idle mode: 248 mW (nominal)
Sleep mode: 20 mW (max)
Power Management
ACPI compliant power management
802.11 Compliant Power Saving Mode
Receiver Sensitivity
3
54 Mbps: -72 dBm,1 Mbps: -94 dBm
Antenna type
High efficiency dual band antenna with polarization diversity, mounted in the
display enclosure
Range
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
MiniPCI Type IIIB
Weight
0.026 lb (12 g)
Dimensions
0.20 x 1.75 x 2.34 in (4.9 x 44.6 x 59.8 mm)
Operating Voltage
3.3v
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
-14° to 158° F (-10° to 70° C)
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating
Non-operating
0 to 15,000 ft (4,572 m)
0 to 40,000 ft (12,192 m)
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
Technical Specifications
DA - 12139 North America — Version 30 — September 6, 2006
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