Now you can be connected without being tied down – with
Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters and Access Points.
Fast and compatible with existing Ethernet technology,
wireless LANs extend the reach and the usefulness of
your wired network resources. From conference
rooms, training centers and cafeterias, you are
free to work, teach or study wherever you’re most
productive. There’s no easier way to provide reliable,
real-time LAN access away from the desk.
Extend your network …
or create a new one
No network? No problem – the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN can
serve as the basis for an entirely new network infrastructure, in which
devices are instantly deployed or reconfigured without the costs and concerns of pulling
wires throughout a building. Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters also let you create ad
hoc networks sharing information in secure peer-to-peer sessions, away from the office,
allowing communication with only the people you authorize.
Intel is the worldwide leader in Fast Ethernet, client-networking connections1, and also
co-inventor of the Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet standards, so it shouldn’t
be surprising that Intel is now providing the best Wireless Ethernet solutions. Intel’s
products boast the Wi-Fi seal of approval in which a third party has confirmed their
compliance to the IEEE 802.11b High Rate specifications, protecting your investment in
infrastructure and assuring you of cross-vendor interoperability.
Fast 11Mbps connectivity based on Interoperates with other 802.11b Wi-Fi-approved products
IEEE 802.11b High Rate standard Backwards compatible with 802.11 Direct Sequence products
(aka Wireless Ethernet) at 1 and 2Mbps
Dynamic rate scaling tunes performance to minimize interference
Automatic load balancing and preemptive roaming optimize
each client’s connection to the LAN
Seamless bridging between separate Ethernet networks allows
connectivity without cables
Reliable and trusted net access – 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protects information
even when you’re not at your desk in transit by adding powerful encryption without a noticeable
impact to performance
Bi-directional authentication restricts LAN access to recognized
clients and Access Points via advanced security settings
Brand name reliability The quality, reliability and support that you would expect
from the world leader in Fast Ethernet, client-networking
connections1
Simple to set up and manage Plug and Play adapter installation
Browser-based configuration and management with full support
for SNMP v2
Integrates into existing Ethernet networks
••Supporting Features Benefits
•
Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN
Networks as mobile as the people who use them
Extend LAN
connectivity without
costly wiring
Deploy instant
networks at
any location
KEY FEATURES
DEPLOYMENT SCENARIOS
Hospital
Medical
Offices
Physical
Therapy
Professional
Offices
Pharmacy
1 Mile
Internet
To the wired switch
Public Hot Spot
Challenge:
The ability to work while on the road or away from the office or school is
becoming more important to today’s mobile user. To ensure productivity,
maintain competitiveness and generally get work done, these individuals need
Internet access at offsite locations.
Solution:
Public hot spots, such as airports and coffee shops, are offering Internet access
to visitors. These sites obtain one high-bandwidth line to the Internet either via a
cable modem, DSL or T1 connection; install an Access Point, and voila! They
can share this Internet access with visitors.
Result:
Business travelers will be more productive. Coffee shops will enjoy increased
business as mobile users seek out wireless-enabled cafes.
Point-to-Point Bridging
Challenge:
A school is expanding to new space. They need network connectivity in the new classrooms, but
don’t want to sink money into space they will occupy temporarily.
Solution:
Install a wireless Access Point in the portable, and set it up to serve the local PCs via one
standard antenna. Install a specialty antenna to the Access Point’s second antenna connection
to bridge to an AP in the main building. This allows the remote PCs to access the entire school
network and the Internet. (Each Access Point in the main building can support up to four
remote connections.)
Result:
No costly re-wiring, no messy construction, and no loss of productivity. Students and teachers
can be connected immediately.
School
Portable
Repeating Floor
Challenge:
A mid-sized company is expanding to a second floor within the
complex and needs to provide network connectivity to users who
will inhabit the new space. However, this new space is difficult and
expensive to wire.
Solution:
Intel’s PRO/Wireless LAN allows organizations to extend their wired
network to a non-wired area. Installing Access Points in both the
wired and non-wired areas allows instant network connectivity to
users. An Access Point connected to the network on the first floor,
will “repeat” information to the Access Point on the second floor,
acting as a conduit to the network.
Result:
Complete, continuous network coverage for the entire organization
without the cost of new wiring.
Multi-Point Bridging
Profile:
A health care facility is expanding and needs to equip an entire campus with
wireless technology.
Challenge:
Doctors, staff, and administrative personnel need seamless network coverage as they roam
from private offices to hospitals and other locations on campus. Buildings may be up to one
mile apart, or several miles.
Solution:
Equipping buildings with Intel®PRO/Wireless LANs throughout the campus enables seamless
coverage. Omni-directional and yagi antennae installed outside buildings facilitate campus-wide
coverage from buildings equipped with wired LANs, to those with no wired LAN capability.
Result:
Tying buildings together wirelessly eliminates 1.5Mbps T1 communication costs and provides
high data rate transmission. Doctors, nurses, and administration staff can move throughout the
entire facility and be ensured of seamless network access via notebooks and handheld PCs.
Peer-to-Peer Connections
Profile
Consultants at a customer site bring laptops to their daily meeting in the conference
room … or the cafeteria, or wherever they can convene. Meetings are slotted to last no
more than an hour, so they must be able to push files back and forth quickly and easily.
The Challenge
Enable ad-hoc meetings anywhere, at will
Allow files to be shared with all other users in the group
The Solution
Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN PC Cards installed in each device
The Result
Consultants can meet virtually anywhere, bringing only their laptops – no Access Point,
wires, or discs required – and exchange information, either peer-to-peer or broadcast to
the entire group, giving them the flexibility and speed to work more productively. Peer-to-
peer connectivity offers benefits to schools as well. Students will enjoy an instant
wireless network as they meet in study groups and project teams.
Temporary Networks
Profile
Booth personnel at a trade show are turning one-on-one contact with prospects into
new business – and they need to process that new business through the home office
via an Internet connection.
The Challenge
The trade show environment is not conducive to network wiring and multiple
network drops are expensive
Laptops and handheld PCs used by the roving sales force must be able to log on
All users must be able to send documents to the nearby printer
The Solution
PCs are equipped with Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters
An Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN Access Point provides the network devices with a
wireless link to the Internet/intranet via one tradeshow network drop
The printer is connected to the desktop PC and configured as a shared resource
The Result
In-booth personnel and mobile staff can process new business information through
the home office quickly, receiving approvals within minutes. Documents can be sent
to the printer and retrieved moments later for the customer’s signature.
Seamless Roaming
Profile
A major food products company is growing, and its personnel are constantly on the
move – from meetings to the R&D lab to the office, and so on. The network is constantly
evolving, as new people are coming aboard and moving about with laptops and other
network devices. But the job of the IT administrator is still the same: deliver reliable,
secure, managed network access.
The Challenge
Enable mobile workers to stay connected no matter where they need to work
Allow for network growth without constantly revising (and rewiring) the infrastructure
Give workers the best possible network connection at all times
Protect sensitive data across the LAN
The Solution
Laptop, desktop, and handheld PCs equipped with Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters
Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN Access Points strategically placed throughout the network
environment
Access Points are connected to the network backbone and can be easily installed and
managed remotely from a central location
Robust encryption features protect sensitive data traveling across the wireless segment
of the LAN
The Result
Network infrastructure issues are vastly simplified for a company experiencing rapid
growth and change. Network users enjoy newfound flexibility with reliable, Ethernet-speed
connectivity wherever their work takes them. And, the wireless segment of the LAN can
still be secure and managed by IT administrators from a central location.
Internet
Change floors
without losing
your connection.
•
Enables mobile roaming
and building-wide
coverage
Connects wired and
wireless networks
through bridging
and repeating
Eases installation
and management
KEY FEATURES
•
Intel®PRO/Wireless L
A
N Access Point
The fastest and easiest way to enable network connectivity wherever you need it
Whether you need to extend the reach of a wired network or quickly deploy an all wireless LAN,
Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN Access Points provide a reliable, easy-to-install network infrastructure.
Intel’s standards-based solution is ideal for historic buildings, leased office spaces, temporary
projects … any location where wired connectivity is not practical or cost-effective.
Support for data and VoIP
applications, wireless handsets –
Enables converged H.323 voice
and data networks that are
truly mobile.
Network-to-network bridging
and repeating–
Bridges between wired and
wireless networks, connects two
wired networks or extends
coverage to non-networked areas.
Secure access control with
bi-directional authentication –
Use MAC addresses and
pre-defined network IDs to
restrict which Adapters and
Access Points can connect
to the network.
Embedded web server –
Configure, monitor and manage Access Points from
anywhere in the world via standard web browser.
Multipurpose design –
Mounts easily on walls
and ceilings, rests
discreetly on shelves
and filing cabinets.
BNC-mounted 1dB gain diversity antennas –
Provide reliable coverage for most indoor
environments. Built-in BNC connectors also
su pp or t a w id e variety of optional
specialty antennas.
••
•
Private, trusted connections
128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encrypts transmissions to help ensure privacy while
maintaining speed and quality
Bi-directional authentication Restricts LAN access to recognized clients and
Access Points via advanced security settings
Standards-based design
Wi-Fi* approved Ensures interoperability with all other 802.11b High Rate
compliant products
Reliable performance
Seamless bridging to, from and between Innovative, cost-effective solution extends the reach of
Ethernet networks wired networks to conference rooms, classrooms, training
centers, etc.
Wireless repeating Extends network coverage to areas that don’t have
network access
Simple to set up and manage
Advanced manageability Allows firmware updates via FTP or a direct serial connection
without taking the Access Point offline
Upgrade entire wireless network at one time from one
remote location
Embedded web server with full support Enables configuration and management with a browser from
for SNMP v2 anywhere in the world, so changes take just a few mouse
clicks, not a personal visit
Receives power through the Ethernet cable2Simplifies set-up and eliminates costly process of running
electricity to each Access Point
Comprehensive site survey tool Makes it easy to optimize Access Point placement for best
(included in every box) coverage and performance
Features Benefits
Uninterrupted connectivity
Advanced roaming scheme Operates continuously and automatically in the background,
“preemptive roaming” so that connection with a new Access Point is established
before the old connection is lost
Mobile IP Seamless roaming across sub-nets without rebooting
Location profiles Enables travel between offices or between home and work
without reconfiguring laptops to log onto a network
Integrated diversity antennas Two integrated antennas overcome multipath problems for the
best possible connection
Easy to use and manage
Task Tray indicators Automatic updates keep users informed of signal strength
and quality
PRO/Wireless client utilities Optimize power and performance levels, graph interference
patterns, view transmission statistics
DHCP support Lets clients obtain a leased IP address from a DHCP server,
eliminating the complexity of assigning fixed IP addresses in
a large enterprise
Robust management system Configure and monitor from anywhere in the world via
web browser
Automatic performance optimizations
Load balancing Automatically switches among Access Points to optimize signal
strength and quality, and minimize spectrum sharing
Dynamic rate scaling Always seeks to connect at 11Mbps, then switches (if network
traffic demands) to 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps for increased signal range;
automatically returns to higher speed when conditions allow
Advanced power management Extends laptop battery life to maximize time away from the desk
Ad hoc mode Allows direct peer-to-peer communication without using an
Access Point – perfect for small networks or temporary
project teams
Features Benefits
Advanced hardware
design provides
secure, high-speed
connectivity while
roaming
Ad hoc mode enables
simple peer-to-peer
networks
Intelligent on-board
power management
extends laptop
battery life
KEY FEATURES
•
••
•
Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters
Fast, reliable network connectivity – even when you’re not at your desk
Unleash the productivity of your workforce with Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters. With
untethered instant-networking capabilities, users of laptops and other mobile devices can
work where they’re most productive. Immediate access to critical information while you’re
still in a conference room … real-time updates to your supply-chain system from the factory
floor … ad hoc, peer-to-peer networking sessions wherever you happen to be … classroom
computers and peripherals that communicate with each other and the Internet instantly and
easily – the possibilities of wireless connectivity come to life with Intel PRO/Wireless
LAN Adapters.
Connect desktop computers to the wireless network
For schools, small organizations and branch offices, wireless networking is a cost-effective
method of networking PCs. IT Managers can easily, and immediately, satisfy requests for
additions and changes or reconfigurations to the network.
Enables cable-free
network connectivity to
desktop computers
Allows offices to be
reconfigured quickly
and easily
Facilitates
communication with
other IEEE 802.11b
standards-based
products
KEY FEATURES
PC Card
PCI Carrier
SPECIFICATIONS Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN Adapter
SLOT-TYPE NOTEBOOKS Type II 16-bit PC card, Desktops: PCI
SOFTWARE DRIVERS Windows*2000, 98, 95, NT*, WinCE, DOS and Pocket PC*
DEVICE DRIVERS NDIS2, NDIS3, NDIS4, NDIS5 and ODI
SOFTWARE UTILITIES Location profiles “My WLAN places”; Real-time signal
strength/quality “WLAN Monitor”; Diagnostic and Configuration
“WLAN Info”; Firmware upgrade “WLAN Update”;
“AP Discovery”; Site Survey Tool
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE Supports peer-to-peer networking and communication to
TYPES wired networks via Access Points
RANGE AT 1MBPS (TYPICAL) 1500ft (460m) open environment; 300ft (90m) office environment
RANGE AT 11MBPS (TYPICAL) 400ft (120m) open environment; 100ft (30m) office environment
ANTENNA Integrated internal diversity antenna
LED INDICATORS Link status and link activity
RECEIVE SENSITIVITY -87dBm @ 1Mbps; -85dBm @ 2Mbps; -84dBm @ 5.5Mbps
-81dBm @ 11Mbps
MAX OUTPUT POWER Typical 18dBm; Minimum 14dBm
POWER CONSUMPTION Transmit: 300mA typical (500mA max.); Receive: 170mA typical
(300mA max.); Sleep: 10mA typical (25mA max.)
SAFETY COMPLIANCE USA/Canada: UL1950/CSA 22.2; Europe: CE Marked
DIMENSIONS Length: 11.02cm/4.34in; Width: 5.66cm/2.23in;
(PC CARD/PCI CARRIER) Thickness: 5mm/.20in; Weight: 1.6oz/45.36g
SPECIFICATIONS Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN Access Point
STANDARDS CONFORMANCE IEEE 802.11b High Rate, IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), 802.1H,
802.1d Spanning Tree, SNMP v2
LOCAL CONFIGURATION Direct console port (serial EIA-232 DB-9 male)
REMOTE CONFIGURATION HTTP, Telnet, SNMP, PPP, tFTP, and Intel®feature to perform bulk
configuration to many APs
AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION BOOTP and DHCP
MAXIMUM CLIENTS 256
MANAGEMENT FEATURES Client Access Control via MAC address; Embedded HTTP Server
SNMP traps; Multilevel passwords
DIAGNOSTIC CAPABILITIES Event logging, data packet tracing, SNMP alarm generation,
operating statistics; Protocol and bandwidth filters; Site Survey
utility with signal strength logging
ROAMING SUPPORT IEEE 802.11b High Rate compliant with Intel®brand-enhanced
roaming features; Mobile IP
PERFORMANCE Proxy ARP; Short preamble support; QoS Voice and
ENHANCEMENTS Data Prioritization
SECURITY 40-bit or 128-bit Encryption; Access Control List;
MD5 Member Authentication (Mobile IP)
RANGE AT 1MBPS (TYPICAL) 1500ft (460m) open environment; 300ft (90m) office environment
RANGE AT 11MBPS (TYPICAL) 400ft (120m) open environment; 100ft (30m) office environment
ANTENNA Two 1dBi dipole antennas with diversity support; also supports
specialty antennas
LED INDICATORS Status, network activity, and RF activity
RECEIVE SENSITIVITY -87dBm @ 1Mbps; -85dBm @ 2Mbps; -84dBm @ 5.5Mbps;
-81dBm @ 11Mbps
MAX OUTPUT POWER Typical 18dBm; Minimum 14dBm
POWER SUPPLY Input: 85 to 270V AC; Output: 12V DC
POWER ENHANCEMENTS Power-over-Ethernet option2(eliminates need for AC power at
AP location)
SAFETY COMPLIANCE USA/Canada: UL1950/CSA 22.2; Europe: CE Marked
DIMENSIONS Length: 24.69cm/9.72in; Width: 18.34cm/7.22in;
Height: 4.85cm/1.91in; Weight (w/ power supply): 1lbs./0.454kg
HARDWARE SHIPPING Access Point, two dipole antennas, one power supply, one
CONFIGURATION country-specific power supply cord (three in “EU” and “AR”
SKUS), mounting brackets, clips and screws
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Intel®Customer Support Services offers a broad selection of programs. For more
information, contact us on the World Wide Web at support.intel.com/sites/support.
Service and availability may vary by country.
ONLINE DOCUMENTS
To learn more about Intel ® PRO/Wireless LAN, or to connect with an Intel®Premier
Provider in your area, visit us at www.intel.com/network
ORDER CODES
Wireless Enterprise Access Point, 2.4GHz, 11Mbps
North America WEAP2011NA
Europe R&TTE countries WEAP2011EU
Japan WEAP2011JP
Other European countries, Australia, New Zealand & Jordan WEAP2011EO
Asia Region WEAP2011AR
Wireless PC Card, 2.4GHz, 11Mbps
North America WPC2011NA
Europe R&TTE countries WPC2011EU
Japan WPC2011JP
Other European countries, Australia, New Zealand & Jordan WPC2011EO
Asia Region WPC2011AR
Wireless PCI Carrier, (PC Card insert purchased separately)
Worldwide WPCR2011WW
For a complete list of countries/order codes visit the following URLs:
Access Points www.intel.com/network/products/2011_order_access.htm
PC Card www.intel.com/network/products/2011_order_pc.htm
For antennas and Power-Over-Ethernet accessories please visit the following URL:
www.intel.com/support/network/wireless/pro2011/accesspoint/30670.htm
FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION
World Wide Web www.intel.com/network
U.S. and Canada 800-538-3373
UK +0870-6072439
France +01-41-918529
Germany +069-9509-6099
Italy +02-696-33276
Spain +91-377-8166
Finland +9-693-79297
Denmark +38-487077
Norway +23-1620-50
Sweden +08-445-1251
Holland +020-487-4562
Japan +81-298-47-0800
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and ASEAN +65-213-1000
Australia +61-2-9937-5800
SPECIFICATIONS Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN Product Suite
DYNAMIC RATE SHIFTING 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
(Auto-selects highest usable rate)
NETWORK STANDARD(S) IEEE 802.11b High Rate, 802.3, 802.1H, 802.1d Spanning Tree
FREQUENCY 2.4GHz ISM band
WIRELESS MEDIUM Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
MEDIA ACCESS CONTROL Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)
OPERATING SYSTEMS SUPPORTED Windows* 2000, 98, 95, NT*, WinCE and Pocket PC*
ENCRYPTION Open system (no encryption), 40-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
MODULATION DBPSK @ 1Mbps; DQPSK @ 2Mbps; CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps
OPERATING CHANNELS 11 channels (U.S. and Canada); 13 channels (ETSI compliant countries); 14 channels (Japan)
ROAMING IEEE 802.11b High Rate compliant with Intel®enhanced roaming features; Mobile IP with MD5 encryption for member authentication
CERTIFICATION U.S./Canada: FCC Part 15 Class B US Unintentional Emissions; FCC Part 15.247, 15.205, 15.209 US Spread Spectrum; DOC RSS-210 Canadian Spread Spectrum;
Europe: ETS 300 328, ETS 300 826, CE Marked; Japan: RCR STD-33; Contact Intel for other information outside the U.S.
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING RANGES Operating Temperature: -20° to 70°C; Storage Temperature: -30° to 80°C; Operating Altitude: up to 2.4km; Humidity: 95% maximum non-condensing
Shock: 40G, 11mS, half sine; Vibration: 2G peak, sine; 0.02G peak random
WARRANTY Three year: Access Points; Limited lifetime: Client Adapters
1Dell’Oro Group, 2000.
2Requires optional accessory.
Please Recycle NP1690.03
0401/JN/PP/OC/2.5K
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