Wireless LAN Accessories TM ORiNOCO Range Extender Antenna Increase Wireless LAN Performance The cost-effective way to extend coverage With its 5-dBi indoor omni directional antenna, the Range Extender Antenna extends the coverage of an ORiNOCO wireless LAN by connecting it to the ORiNOCO PC Cards on both client and infrastructure products. In large applications, the Range Extender Antenna cuts down the number of required access points, translating into significant cost savings. The ORiNOCO Range Extender Antenna is an indoor antenna designed to extend coverage and increase performance of ORiNOCO wireless LAN networks. The ORiNOCO Range Extender Antenna is especially useful in extending coverage when the integrated antennas of PC Cards are concealed or shielded. The Range Extender Antenna can be used with almost all of ORiNOCO's wireless networking infrastructure and client products, including Access Points and Servers. ORiNOCO--the freedom to build a wireless LAN anytime, anywhere and any way you want. Extended range comes out of the closet Access Points are often placed in closed wiring closets or mounted in difficult locations, with the PC Card obstructed by objects such as books, file cabinets or other office equipment. The Range Extender Antenna can overcome such obstacles by being placed at a location more receptive to radio signals. The ORiNOCO Range Extender Antenna is part of the complete ORiNOCO product family of infrastructure and client products - all you need to get wireless Internet access up and running and have reliable shared Internet access throughout your home or business. ORiNOCO RANGE EXTENDER ANTENNA FEATURES * Certified and Compatible with all ORiNOCO PC Card-based products * High performance 11 Mbit/s data rate * Up to 100% range increase in open spaces; 30% in semi-open spaces when used on both access point and client side * Industry-leading radio design * Enhances roaming capabilities across disparate locations and infrastructures Flexible mounting and installation for maximum performance The Range Extender Antenna can be placed on a table surface or mounted on the ceiling or wall. Equipped with a standard 1.5-meter cable, mounting and installation options are extremely flexible. Wired Ethernet WIRELESS CELL WIRELESS CELL PC Card TM About Agere Systems ORiNOCO Range Extender Antenna Specifications The Wireless Communications and RADIO CHARACTERISTICS Frequency Range 2400-2500 MHz Networking Division (WCND) of Agere Antenna Gain (refer note1) 2-3 dBi incl. the extension coaxial cable Systems, formerly known as the Antenna Type Main Antenna: 2 element collinear AUX Antenna: 1/4 wavelength notch microelectronics division of Lucent Range Increase (refer note2) Open Office 50% (100%) Technologies, is a global leader in wireless PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS local area network (WLAN) technology. Dimensions (H x W x L) 230 x 25 x 8 mm Base Diameter 70mm It designs and sells ORiNOCO wireless LAN Weight 150 gram products and solutions through a network Cable Length 1.5m of leading OEM customers. Agere Systems has also established WLAN sales channels to service providers, enterprise customers Semi-Open 15% (30%) ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating 0C to 55C, 95% humidity Transit -40C to 60C, 15% to 95% humidity Storage -10C to 60C, 10% to 90% humidity Warranty 1 Year and end-users through several e-commerce Package Antenna (includes antenna foot and cable) and Installation flyer sites and a vast array of value-added NOTE: resellers. The ORiNOCO line of products 1. This number includes loss from the antenna cable and connector assembly. encompasses a full range of indoor and 2. The range of ORiNOCO products may vary according to the physical environment where the product is used. The performance increase is calculated as a proportional increase of the range as specified for ORiNOCO PC Card in typical office environments: outdoor WLAN products, as well as * In "Open Office" environments antennas can "see" each other, i.e. there are no physical obstructions between the antennas. * In "Semi-open Office" environments, work space is divided by shoulder-height, hollow wall elements; antennas are at desktop level. The range increase values listed between brackets apply to situations where the Range Extender Antenna is installed on both ends of a wireless link. and security-conscious enterprises. JASON & JASON VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS enhanced security products for public areas The Standard For Wireless Fidelity Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance, Inc. Windows and Windows Me are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox. More information on ORiNOCO products: www.orinocowireless.com Agere Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. ORiNOCO, Agere Systems and the Agere Systems logo are trademarks of Agere Systems Inc. in the United States and other countries.This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to Agere Systems products. Agere Systems may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Copyright (c) 2001 Agere Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.