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WLANKITPR1-EVAL
Wireless Local Area Network PC Card
The Intersil WLAN PC Card (Note 1) is
a complete wireless high speed modem
utilizing the Intersil PRISM Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum Wireless
Transceiver chip set. It provides a
sophisticated turnkey solution of hardware and software to
system providers or integrators requiring wireless data
communications capability and is ideal for integration into
computer platforms.
Evaluation kits include two WLAN PC cards, Windows 95
Software and documentation to get your evaluation started
quickly. Supporting the IEEE 802.11 network specification for
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS signaling the card
is packaged in a PCMCIA Type II extended cover set. Radio
design evaluation can be conducted by using PRISM1KIT-
EVAL (PCMCIA card with an open cover set and connector
output, two cards per kit) or network performance may be
evaluated by using WLANKITPR1-EVAL (PCMCIA card with
cover set and integrated antenna, 2 cards per kit). The card
provides data rates up to 2Mbps. Outdoor line of sight range
in excess of 1000 feet has been demonstrated and indoor
range of 300 feet, depending on environment, is achievable.
Interoperable Access Points are available from a number of
suppliers, enabling a total wireless network solution.
Features
FCC Certified Under Part 15 to Operate in 2.4GHz ISM
Band
Support for 1 and 2 Megabit Per Second (Mbps) Data
Rates
Supports the lEEE802.11 Direct Sequence Specification
Microsoft Windows 95 NDlS3 and Microsoft Windows
3.1 NDIS2 Network Drivers Available (ODI Network
Drivers Planned)
Integrated Microstrip Antenna
Microcode/BIOS are Contained in Programmable
Nonvolatile Flash Memory
Radio Range of 300 Feet in an Indoor Environment
(Note 2)
Completely Covered Assembly is Designed to Fully
Support PCMCIA’s Defined Mechanical and
Environmental Stress Conditions
Intelligent Power Control, Including Low Power Standby
Mode
NOTES:
1. Throughout this document, all references to ‘PC Card’, ‘WLAN
adapter’, ‘adapter’, or ‘card’ refer to a covered card assembly
conforming to the mechanical size specifications of the PCMCIA
Standard Release 2.0, Type Il Extended (5.0mm) definition.
2. The range will vary in different operating environments due to
effects such as building construction.
Packaging
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
CARDS/SET
WLANKITPR1-EVAL
WLAN Evaluation Kit
2
Data Sheet
November 1998
File Number
4289.2
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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