Cisco Aironet 350 Series Client Adapters
Wireless client adapters are the key to adding mobility and flexibility to an
enterprise—increasing productivity by enabling users to have network and
Internet access anywhere within a building without the limitation of wires. The
Cisco Aironet® 350 Series Client Adapters are a complement to
Aironet 350 Series infrastructure devices, providing an enterprise-ready
solution that combines mobility with the performance, security, and
manageability that people have come to expect from Cisco.
Wireless client adapters connect a variety of devices to a wireless network either in ad hoc peer-to-peer mode or in infrastructure mode with APs. Available in PC Card (PCMCIA) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) form factors, Cisco Aironet 350 Series Client Adapters quickly connect desktop and mobile computing devices wirelessly to all network resources. With this product, you can instantly add new employees to the network, support temporary workgroups, or enable Internet access in conference rooms or other meeting spaces (see Figure 1).
Features include:
Superior range and throughput
Secure network communications
World mode for international roaming
Full-featured utilities for easy
configuration and management
Compliance with the IEEE 802.11b
high-rate standard
Support for all popular operating
systems
Figure 1: Client devices equipped with wireless
client adapters can roam freely throughout a facility via communications with
multiple APs.
Ethernet Speed and Improved
Range
With a full 100 milliwatts (mW) of transmit power and the best receive sensitivity in the industry, the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Client Adapters provide the longest range and best reliability available for wireless clients. Advanced signal processing in the Cisco Aironet 350 Series helps manage the multipath propagation often found in office environments. Intelligent filtering addresses ambient noise and interference that can decrease network performance. Building upon Cisco leadership in wireless LAN (WLAN) performance, the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Client Adapters provide the greatest throughput available so users can enjoy virtually the same connectivity they gain from wire-line connections. Based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the 2.4-GHz band, the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Client Adapters comply with the IEEE 802.11b standard—ensuring interoperability with all other compliant WLAN products.
Enterprise-Class Wireless LAN
Security
Wireless LAN security is a primary concern. Cisco Aironet products secure the enterprise network with a scalable and manageable system featuring the award-winning Cisco Wireless Security Suite. Based on the 802.1X standard for port-based network access, the Cisco Wireless Security Suite takes advantage of the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) framework for user-based authentication (Figure 2).
The Cisco Wireless Security Suite interoperates with a range of client devices. It supports all 802.1X authentication types, including EAP Cisco Wireless (LEAP), Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) and types that operate over EAP-TLS, such as Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP), EAP-Tunneled TLS (EAP-TTLS) and EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (EAP-SIM). A wide selection of Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers, such as the Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS), can be used for enterprise-class centralized user management. Enhanced features such as pre-standard Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) per-packet key hashing, message integrity check (MIC) and broadcast key rotation are integral to the Cisco Wireless Security Suite.
Figure 2: The Cisco Wireless Security Suite is an
Enterprise-Class Security System Based on the 802.1X Architecture
World Mode for International
Roaming
Cisco simplifies deployment for international travelers and multinational corporations with a new client adapter setting called world mode. When placed in this mode, client adapters automatically inherit channel configuration properties directly from the Cisco Aironet AP to which they associate. This feature enables a user to use a client adapter around the world while still maintaining regulatory compliance.
Enhanced Client Network
Management Features with Extended Client Support
All Cisco wireless client adapters include the Cisco Aironet Client Utility (ACU), a tool with an intuitive graphical user interface that makes it easy to configure, monitor, and manage an adapter (see Figure 3). The ACU includes site-survey tools that produce easy-to-understand, detailed graphical information, including signal strength, to assist in the correct placement of APs. The ACU now provides improved, quantifiable data, including signal-to-noise ratio measured in decibels (dB) and signal level and noise level measured in decibels per milliwatt (dBm). Using the ACU, a user can create a profile of settings for each environment, such as the office or home, making it simple for telecommuters and business travelers to reconfigure the adapter when moving from one environment to another. A user can now configure channel selection, service set identifier (SSID), WEP key, and authentication method for these different locations. A broad suite of device drivers provides support for all popular operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows CE, Mac OS Version 9.x, and Linux.
Figure 3: Site survey tools included with the ACU
assist in the correct placement of APs.
The Preferred Client Solution
for Mobile Professionals
Cisco Aironet 350 Series Client Adapters deliver superior range, reliability, and performance for business users needing information access anytime, anywhere. Combined with Cisco Aironet unique security services, this product ensures that business-critical information is secure. Most importantly, the Cisco client solution is easy to use, making the benefits of wireless mobility completely transparent.
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1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps |
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Network Standard |
IEEE 802.11b |
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System Interface |
AIR-PCM35x: PC Card (PCMCIA) Type II AIR-PCI351x: peripheral component interconnect (PCI) Bus |
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Frequency Band |
2.4 to 2.4897 GHz |
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Network Architecture Types |
Infrastructure and ad hoc |
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Wireless Medium |
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) |
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Media Access Protocol |
Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) |
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Modulation |
DBPSK @1 Mbps DQPSK @ 2 Mbps CCK @ 5.5 and 11 Mbps |
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Operating Channels |
ETSI: 13 |
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Nonoverlapping Channels |
Three |
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Receive Sensitivity |
1 Mbps: -94 dBm 2 Mbps: -91 dBm 5.5 Mbps: -89 dBm 11 Mbps: -85 dBm |
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Delay Spread |
1 Mbps: 500 ns 2 Mbps: 400 ns 5.5 Mbps: 300 ns 11 Mbps: 140 ns |
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Available Transmit Power
Settings |
100 mW (20 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) 30 mW (15 dBm) 20 mW (13 dBm) 5 mW (7 dBm) 1 mW (0 dBm) Maximum power setting will vary according to individual country regulations. |
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Range (typical) |
Indoor: 130 ft (40 m) @ 11 Mbps 350 ft (107 m) @ 1 Mbps Outdoor: 800 ft (244 m) @ 11 Mbps 2000 ft (610 m) @ 1 Mbps |
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Compliance |
Operates license free under FCC Part 15 and complies as a Class B device; complies with DOC regulations; complies with ETS 300.328, FTZ 2100, and MPT 1349 standards |
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Operating Systems Supported |
Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, ME, XP, CE 2.11, CE 3.0, Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X, and Linux |
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Antenna |
AIR-PCM35x: Integrated diversity dipoles AIR-LMC35x: Two MMCX connectors (antennas optional, none supplied with unit) AIR-PCI35x: External, removable 2.2 dBi Dipole with RP-TNC Connector |
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Encryption Key Length |
128-bit |
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Security |
Cisco Wireless Security Suite including: Authentication:
Encryption:
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Status Indicators |
Link Status and Link Activity |
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Dimensions |
AIR-PCM35x: 2.13 in. (5.4 cm) wide x 4.37 in. (11.1 cm) deep x 0.1 in. (0.3 cm) high AIR-LMC35x: 2.13 in. (5.4 cm) wide x 3.31 in. (8.4 cm) deep x 0.1 in. (0.3 cm) high AIR-PCI35x: 6.6 in. (16.8 cm) wide by 3.9 in. (9.8 cm) x .5 in. (1.3 cm) high |
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Weight |
AIR-PCM35x: 1.6 oz (45g) AIR-LMC35x: 1.4 oz (40g) AIR-PCI35x: 4.4 oz (125g) |
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Environmental |
AIR-PCM35x and AIR-LMC35x: -22° to 158° F (-30° to 70° C) AIR-PCI35x: 32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C) 10 to 90% (noncondensing) |
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Input Power Requirements |
+5 VDC =/- 5% |
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Typical Power Consumption
(at 100 mW transmit power setting) |
Transmit: 450 mA Receive: 270 mA Sleep mode: 15 mA |
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Warranty |
Limited lifetime |
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