Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card

Product Specifications F5D9010

F5D9010 v.3000 (Draft)

Product Specification

Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card

Belkin Corporation

Networking Group

501 West Walnut Street

Compton CA, 90220-5221, USA

1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………...3

2. Product Overview………………………………………………………………..3

2.1 Features…………………………………………………………………3

2.2 System Requirements…………………………….…………………….3

3. Product Hardware………………………………………………………………..3

3.1 Physical Specifications…………………………………………………3

3.2 Chipset Platform………………………………………………………..3

3.3 Host Interface………………………………………………………….3

3.4 Antenna…………………………………………………………………4

3.5 LED Indicators………………………………………………………….4

3.6 Operating Range………………………………………………………..4

3.7 Power Consumption…………………………………………….……...4

3.8 Environment Conditions……………………………………………….4

4. Product Software…………………………………………………………………4

4.1 Drivers………………………………………………………………….4

4.1.1 Modulation……………………………………………………4

4.1.2 Data Rates…………………………………………………….5

4.1.3 Wireless Channels……………………………………………5

4.1.4 Wireless Security……………………………………………..5

4.2 Client Utility……………………………………………………………5

4.2.1 Functions……………………………………………………...5

5. Bill of Materials………………………………………………………………….6

6. Regulatory Certifications………………………………………………………...6

7. Intended Markets…………………………………………………………………7

1. Introduction

This document covers the functional description, specification and deliverables of this project.

2. Product Overview

The Belkin F5D9010 Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card is a wireless LAN adapter. The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.11b/g wireless standards and operates on 2.4GHz frequencies for accessing 802.11b and 802.11g WLAN networks. It features MIMO MRC technology to enhance reception, Range-OVERDRIVE technology to increase range, and Packet-OVERDRIVE technology to increase throughput between products based on the same technologies. The card is designed to work with 32-bit Cardbus card compliant system. The adapter’s software driver and utility operate on Microsoft’s Windows 2000 and XP. The product is designed for the home and small office and will be available through major retailers and online retailers.

2.1 Features

32-Bit Cardbus Form Factor

Operates on 2.4 frequency band

Conforms to IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards

Security supports WPA, WPA2 and WEP Encryption

OS supports Windows 2000 and XP

LED indicators for monitoring network status

Belkin’s Universal Client Utility Interface

2.2 System Requirements

32-bit CardBus slot

64MB memory or greater

300MHz processor or greater

MS Windows 2000 or XP

3. Product Hardware

3.1 Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 120 x 54 x 8 millimeters (TBC)

Weight: 42 grams (TBC)

3.2 Chipset Platform

Ralink RT2571WF+RT2528

3.3 Host Interface

32-Bit PCMCIA PC Card Type II Cardbus

3.4 Antenna

Dual on-board antennas with 2 dBi antenna gain (TBC)

3.5 LED Indicators

Link:Solid Green - linked to network

Off – not connected to network

Activity Blinking Green - data is transferring

Off – no data being transferred

3.6 Operating Range

Indoor: 250ft

Outdoor: 1000ft

3.7 Power Consumption

802.11b:TBD

802.11g:TBD

3.8 Environment Conditions

Temperature Range:Operating - 0 ~ 60 C

Storing - 20 ~ 80 C

Humidity: Operating – 10 ~ 85% non-condensing

Storing – 5 ~ 90% non-condensing

4. Product Software

4.1 Drivers

4.1.1 Modulation

802.11b:CCK (11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps)

DQPSK (2 Mbps) DBPSK (1 Mbps)

802.11g:OFDM

4.1.2 Data Rates

802.11b:11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps

< 1Mbps XR (Auto fallback for extended range)

802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps

Auto fallback for extended range

4.1.3 Wireless Channels

802.11b/gNorth America 1-11

Europe 1-13

Australia 1-11

Most of Asia 1-13

4.1.4 Wireless Security

802.11b/g WPA & WPA2 – AES, TKIP

WEP – 64-, 128-bit

4.2 Client Utility (See Belkin Universal Client Utility spec for more detail)

4.2.1 Functions

Current Status Tab:

Signal Strength – provides an indicator for signal strength.

Wireless Information – provides current status information on connected to network, network type, channel, encryption, link speed.

IP information – provides current status information on DHCP status, current IP, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server.

Site Survey – provides network name, signal, security, type, band, channel and mac address of the current networks within the area.

Connect – connects to the selected network

Refresh – refreshes the status of the networks within the area

My Connections Tab:

Profile History – list all the networks that have been connected

Add/Edit/Delete options – create/remove profiles

Options Tab:

Program choice – toggle between XP or Belkin’s UI

Automatic connections – automatically tries to connect to any open network in range.

Icon – shows program icon in system tray

Help Tab:

Built-in help – troubleshooting tool

Online support – website featuring latest downloads and FAQs

Telephone support – tech support numbers for worldwide

Advanced tools – advanced diagnostics tool

5. Bill of Materials

Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card

Base Stand with USB cable attached

CD-ROM

User Manual

Quick Install Guide

6. Regulatory Certifications

US:FCC B ID (EMC & Wireless)

Canada:ICES (EMC & Wireless)

Europe: ETS 300 328, ETS 300 836 (Wireless)

EN50081, 50082, 60950, 61000-3-2, 61000-3-3 (EMC)

RoHS

Australia:C-Tick (EMC)

Worldwide:Wi-Fi, WHQL

7. Intended Markets

North America: USA

Canada

Mexico

Europe:United Kingdom

France

Spain

Italy

Germany

Netherlands

Asia / Pacific:Australia

Singapore

China

Taiwan

Korea

Japan

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