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2.
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Configuration Utility
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Choice of Configuration Utility:
Intel PROSet for Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP (required for Cisco
Compatible Extensions support)
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Manager
Check latest software/driver release for updates on supported security features.
Maximum output power may vary by country according to local regulations.
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. WLAN may also be
compatible with certain third-party software supplicants.
Intel PRO/Wireless
2915ABG 802.11a/b/g
WLAN
Wireless LAN Standards
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Interoperability
Wi-Fi certified
Cisco Compatible Exensions Program compliant
(details at
http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks/WLAN
)
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Data Rates
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11a/g: 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
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: 100 mW (nominal)
Sleep mode: 60 mW (max)
Power Management
ACPI compliant power management
802.11 Compliant Power Saving Mode
Receiver Sensitivity
3
54 Mbps: -72 dBm, 11 Mbps: -89 dBm , 1 Mbps: -97 dBm
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
Technical Specifications
DA - 12139 North America — Version 30 — September 6, 2006
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