Fast Wireless Access to your Local Area Network
The RangeLAN802 8400 PC Card is an IEEE 802.11-compliant wireless LAN adapter that
provides mobile users with fast and high-quality network access. Based on 2.4 GHz
frequency hopping, spread spectrum (FHSS) technology, it provides an optimum blend of
speed, interference immunity, and coverage area. Operating at a radio data rate of 2 Mbps,
the RangeLAN802 PC Card is ideal for bandwidth-hungry applications. FHSS technology was
pioneered by Proxim in 1994 and is tailor-made for networking applications benefiting from
mobility.
For the largest possible area coverage, Proxim XR technology boosts radio output power
to 400 mW*. XR technology can provide area coverage increases approaching 30% indoors and
100% outdoors.
Increased Security Through Wired Equivalent Privacy
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), an optional RC4 encryption algorithm, helps ensure the
security of your data. Before data are transmitted, they are streamed through an RC4
algorithm, an efficient encryption process designed for LAN communications. Additionally,
all RangeLAN802 devices are authenticated through a challenge-and-response mechanism
before being allowed network access. Both wireless and wired LANs are thus fortified
against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by hackers or other nearby 802.11-compliant
devices.
Reliable Wireless Connections Just about Anywhere
The speed of the RangeLAN802 PC Card does not come at the expense of reliability and
robustness. Proxim’s only focus is wireless LANs. This focus has resulted in rugged
designs and finely tuned algorithms that handle adverse radio conditions. In fact, Proxim
technology has been selected for use in some of the harshest environments around,
including heavy industry, on North Sea oil rigs--even aboard the Space Shuttle.
Graphical Site Survey Tool Simplifies Installation and Monitoring
Proxim’s unique Site Survey Software is provided with each RangeLAN802 8400 PC Card.
A desktop icon indicates connectivity status. Double click the icon and it becomes a
graphical survey and diagnostic tool that can help design, install, and continuously
monitor your wireless network.
Specifications
