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This product has been discontinued wef 31 Aug 2003.
airNIC® is a wireless USB client. It simplifies the task of connecting computers to the network or to the broadband Internet. The external airNIC Wireless USB Client connects directly to the USB port of the computer. The state-of-the-art hot Plug-and-Play technology ensures that there are no complicated installation procedures. airNIC draws its power from the USB port of the computer.
smartBridges' proprietary software, simpleConnect™, simplifies the installation. The "One-Click Installation" technology built into simpleConnect reduces the total installation time to less than one minute. The software has won critical acclaim and has been extensively used by the leading ISPs to reduce their customer supports costs for mass scale broadband installations. |
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airNIC features proprietary LongRange™ wireless radio design that provides long operating range. The design of the radio receiver enhances the sensitivity to incredible -94 dBm level. This superior receiver characteristics results in the long-range wireless coverage of up to 600 meters (3/8 mile) at 11 Mbps of data rate in free open space. At a lower speed of 1Mbps, the range has been tested up to 1200 meters (3/4 mile). Longer range translates directly into lower wireless infrastructure cost when the need is to cover a large area.
airNIC is based on the IEEE 802.11b industry standard for Wireless LANs. Automatic radio tuning technology is used during manufacturing to ensure that the airNIC can inter-operate with any standard compliant device. airNIC has been tested for reliable operation with the wireless equipment from all leading manufacturers.
airNIC is equipped with a choice of security levels to protect the data. It supports standard Wi-Fi prescribed Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security using 40-bit Key. Additionally airNIC also offers enhanced 64-bit or 128-bit key encryption for higher level of data security.
Features
- Wireless Networking for Desktop computers
- Avoid opening the computer case and breaking the warranty seal. airNIC directly connects to the computer USB port.
- Long range coverage of up to 600 meters (3/8 mile) at 11 Mbps, 1200 meters (3/4 mile) at 1 Mbps
- External detachable antenna with SMA connector
- One-Click simpleConnect Installation
- Includes the signal strength software for site survey
- Drivers are available for major operating systems - Win98, Win ME, Win2000 and Win XP
- Small & elegant design
- Firmware is field upgradable to protect your investment
Specifications
| Supported OS |
Win98SE, Win ME, Win2000 and Windows XP |
| Supply Voltage |
+5V (from USB Bus) |
| Power Consumption |
Average 380mA; Max 410mA (Tx Mode) |
| Frequency Band |
2400 - 2483.5 MHz (ISM Band) |
| No of Channels |
14 (Overlapping) |
| Modulation Technique |
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK) |
| Data Rate |
11, 5.5, 2 & 1 Mbps (with auto fall back) |
| Receive Sensitivity |
-94 dBm at 1Mbps |
| Transmit power |
25 mW |
| Standard Antenna |
External detachable 2.2 dbi antenna with SMA Connector |
| Range |
Outdoor Open Space : 600 meters (3/8 mile) at 11 Mbps; 1200 meters (3/4 mile) at 1 Mbps
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| Security |
Upto 128-bit WEP encryption |
| LED Indicators: |
Power, Link, Transmission |
| Standards |
IEEE 802.11b, USB 1.1 |
| Compliance |
FCC, CE |
| Operating Temperature |
0 deg C (+32 F) to +50 deg C (+122 F) |
| Relative Humidity |
10 to 90% non-condensing |
| Dimension (W x D x H) |
120mm x 42mm x 130mm
(4.72 inches x 1.65 inches x 5.11 inches) |
| Unit Weight |
0.20 kg (0.44 lbs) |
| Shipping Weight |
0.40 kg (0.88 lbs) |
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Last updated on Thursday, December 16, 2004
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