Security
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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
16 dBm +/- 2 dB
Output Power
(for OFDM;
power varies by data rate)
2
15 dBm +2/-5 dB
Power Consumption
Transmit: 1.8 Watts (max)
Receive: 1.4 Watts (max)
Idle mode: 75 mW (nominal)
Sleep mode: 60 mW
Power Management
ACPI compliant power management
802.11 Compliant Power Saving Mode
Receiver Sensitivity
3
54 Mbps: -72 dBm, 11 Mbps: -88 dBm , 1 Mbps: -97 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 (11.75 g) (max)
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 158° F (0° to 70° 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)
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
Technical Specifications
DA - 12139 North America — Version 30 — September 6, 2006
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