Bus ISA bus (PC/XT or PC/AT)
Interface
Range Up to 244 m (800 ft) in open environments; unlimited indoor
range with RoamAbout roaming
Data Rate 2 Mb/s
Bit error Better than 10 -8
rate
Description
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The Compaq RoamAbout network adapter is a device that provides connectivity
between stations in a wireless LAN. A station is any portable computer (such
as a mobile PC, laptop, notebook computer, notepad or hand-held scanner), a
PDA that is equipped with an ISA card slot. Additionally, the PC Card
network adapter is used with the Compaq RoamAbout Access Point, which is a
device that provides bridging functions to connect a wireless LAN to a wired
LAN. Using direct sequence spread-spectrum communications technology, the
network adapter brings the benefits of wireless connectivity to users of
stations.
Features
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Uses wireless spread spectrum radio technology in the 915-MHz
Supports the two major types of spread spectrum wireless
technology known as direct sequence and requency hopping
Enables peer-to-peer communications between desktop PCs in a
wireless LAN -- no wired infrastructure needed
Includes point-to-point diagnostics and node diagnostics --
allows for verification of communication paths and optimal device
positioning
Requires no external power supplies
Supports in-building roaming -- continuously access the wired
network
No FCC license required
2 Mb/s LAN throughput
Auto-connect automatically connects network adapters to a Compaq
RoamAbout Access Point providing relocatability without reconfiguring
stations in environments where Access Points are present
Compliance with European (ETS), USA (FCC), Canadian (ISC), and
Japanese (MPT) requirements
Direct-sequence, spread-spectrum RF technology
Large in-building coverage area in a semi-open office
environment averaging 11k square meters (125k square feet)
Reliable Bit Error Rate transmission of 10 -8 or better
Typical RF output power 15 dBm
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