Data Sheet ™ RoamAbout 802.11a Super Rate Wireless LAN Access Point PC Card for the RoamAbout R2 • Enables high-rate 802.11a data transmission in the RoamAbout R2 Access Point • 802.11a compliant with 54 Mbps data rate for maximum throughput • Enhanced security with 128-bit WEP encryption, 802.1X User Authentication with Key Distribution and per-session encryption • Multichannel roaming for enhanced performance • 802.11a compliant; Step Up in Wireless Performance, Critical Security Features Wi-Fi certified Quickly and Cost Effectively Ideally suited to medium and large enterpris- — 54 Mbps data rate sup- A 5.15–5.35 GHz 54 Mbps Direct es in health care, education, government and ports more bandwidth- Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) PC manufacturing, the RoamAbout 802.11a intensive communications card for the RoamAbout R2 Access Point, wireless LAN PC card supports 128-bit — Vendor interoperability, the RoamAbout 802.11a wireless LAN Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption seamless integration and investment protection PC card uses radio frequencies to transmit and per-session encryption, as well as 802.IX data to clients working on desktop PCs, User Authentication with Key Distribution. — Robust data integrity, with fall-back to lower industry-standard notebook PCs, or other At the same time, Enhanced Access Control data rates for maximum handheld devices. The RoamAbout gives network managers complete control range 802.11a wireless PC card has a 32-bit over who connects to the network. AES • RoamAbout R2 Access CardBus interface. Compliance with Encryption will be available via an easy-to- Point support IEEE 802.11a ensures 54 Mbps perform- use firmware upgrade. — Supported in the ance for maximum throughput, as well With support for these important security RoamAbout R2 primary as vendor interoperability, seamless slot, mezzanine slot or both mechanisms, the RoamAbout continues integration and investment protection. to be one of the most secure wireless LAN • Enhanced security Since RoamAbout uses the ISM band solutions on the market. — Support for 128-bit WEP, per-session encryption (Industrial, Scientific and Medical), no US FCC license is required. RoamAbout — 802.1X User Authentication with Key 802.11a PC cards that meet the require- Distribution ment of ETSI and other international — Enhanced Access Control agencies are also available. — Guest network support for per-session/per-user encryption keys while supporting guests on a shared level • Multichannel roaming — Supports eight non- overlapping channels for improved mobility and performance; users will automatically stay connected • Convenient PC card form factor — Compact, streamlined design with an integrated antenna — 32-bit CardBus interface Page 1 of 6 • Data Sheet Specifications 5.15 – 5.35 GHz, RBTBF-AX (-AL, -AM and -AJ each have 4 channels) Receiver Sensitivity dBm -69 dBm, -75 dBm, -80 dBm, -86 dBm, -88 dBm Technical Specifications Internal Antenna Frequency Band Up to 4.5dB of gain on transmit and receive 5.15 – 5.35 GHz Power Consumption PC Card Number of Selectable Sub Channels Receive mode: 440 mA (subject to local regulations) United States (-AX): 8 Transit mode: 540 mA Canada (-AX): 8 Physical Specifications Japan (-AJ): 4 Dimensions 11.78 cm (4.64") x 5.4 cm (2.12") x 0.87 cm (.34") Europe: country specific Environmental Specifications APAC: country specific Operating Temperature South America: country specific -20° C to 50° C (-4° F to 122° F) Modulation Technique Operating Humidity Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum OFDM 95% maximum humidity, non-condensing Bit Error Rate Power Supply Better than 10-5 3.3V power supply Media Access Protocol Standards CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK IEEE 802.11a Wireless Medium Agency and Standards Specifications Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Safety Modulation UL 60950, CSA 60950, EN 60950, EN 60825 and IEC 60950 BPSK at 6 and 9 Mbps, QPSK at 12 and 18 Mbps, 16-QAM at 24 and 36 Mbps, 64-QAM at 48 and 54 Mbps Electromagnetic Compatibility 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, CSA C108.8, EN 555022, EN Interface 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, AS/NZS CISPR 22, 32-bit CardBus (PCI) Type II Extended and VCCI V-3 Data Rate 54 Mbps (with fall-back rates of 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 & 6 Mbps) Automatic Rate Selection (ARS) Semi Open Office 54 Mbps: 21 meters (70 feet) 48 Mbps: 28 meters (90 feet) 36 Mbps: 50 meters (160 feet) Available Output Power Settings 14dBm/25mW, 13dBm/20mW, 12dBm/16mW, 10dBm/10mW, 8dBm/6mW, 5dBm/3mW, 0dBm/1mW, - 15dBm/0.03mW Page 2 of 6 • Data Sheet Ordering Information 802.11a PC Cards RBTBF-AX RoamAbout 802.11a PC Radio Card (8 channels) RBTBF-AL RoamAbout 802.11a PC Radio Card (Low 4 channels)* RBTBF-AM RoamAbout 802.11a PC Radio Card (Mid 4 channels)** RBTBF-AJ RoamAbout 802.11a PC Radio Card (Japan 4 channels)*** * Low 4 channels: 5.180GHz (36), 5.200GHz (40), 5.220GHz (44) and 5.240GHz (48) ** Mid 4 channels: 5.260GHz (52), 5.280GHz (56), 5.300GHz (60) and 5.320GHz (64) *** Japan 4 channels: 5.170GHz (34), 5.190GHz (38), 5.210GHz (42) and 5.230GHz (46) RoamAbout R2 Access Points RBTR2-AB RoamAbout R2 Access Point with 120-240V power supply RBTR2-AZ RoamAbout R2 Access Point with mezzanine RBTRC-MZ RoamAbout R2 Mezzanine Adapter for second slot 802.11b PC Cards CSICD-AW-128 RoamAbout 802.11b 128-bit Encryption PC Radio Card (world card) CSI6CD-AW-128 RoamAbout 802.11b 128-bit Encryption PC Radio Card, 6 pack (world card) CSI40CD-AW-128 RoamAbout 802.11b 128-bit Encryption PC Radio Card, 40 pack (world card) 802.11b PC Cards for Outdoor Use CSIBD-AA-128 RoamAbout 802.11b 128-bit Encryption PC Radio Card (FCC) CSIBD-AB-128 RoamAbout 802.11b 128-bit Encryption PC Radio Card (ESTI) CSIBD-AF-128 RoamAbout 802.11b 128-bit Encryption PC Radio Card (Singapore) CSIBD-AJ-128 RoamAbout 802.11b 128-bit Encryption PC Radio Card (Japan) Page 3 of 6 • Data Sheet Ordering Information CSILD-AB-128 RoamAbout 802.11b 128-bit Encryption Hi-Gain Matched PC Radio Card (ESTI) CSILD-AF-128 RoamAbout 802.11b 128-bit Encryption Hi-Gain Matched PC Radio Card (Singapore) CSILD-AJ-128 RoamAbout 802.11b 128-bit Encryption Hi-Gain Matched PC Radio Card (Japan) Bundles RBT6D-AW-SP6 RoamAbout Startup Pack, worldwide. One RoamAbout R2 Access Point, six 802.11b world cards and a range extender antenna RBTED-AA RoamAbout R2 Outdoor Kit. RoamAbout R2, CSIBD-AA-128 PC Card, pigtail, lightening arrestor, 50' cable and 14dB directional antenna (for FCC countries) RBTED-AB RoamAbout R2 Outdoor Kit. RoamAbout R2, CSILD-AB-128 PC Card, pigtail, lightening arrestor, 50' cable and 14dB directional antenna (for ETSI countries) RBTED-AA-M07 RoamAbout R2 Outdoor Kit. RoamAbout R2, CSIBD-AA-128 PC Card, pigtail, lightening arrestor, 50' cable and 7dB omni-directional antenna (for FCC countries) RBTED-AB-M07 RoamAbout R2 Outdoor Kit. RoamAbout R2, CSIBD-AB-128 PC Card, pigtail, lightening arrestor, 50' cable and 7dB omni-directional antenna (for ETSI countries) Page 4 of 6 • Data Sheet Ordering Information Optional Products CSIBB-IA RoamAbout Indoor Antenna for wiring closet applications or in desktop applications RBTBX-PC RoamAbout PCI Carrier (requires either the RBTBG-*, CSICD-AW-128 or CSIBD-*-*) RBTR2-PS3 Redundant/spare power supply for RBTR2/CSIWS CSIWS-RM Remote Power Adapter rack mount option (holds three injectors) CSIWS-RMPER Spare/replacement power injector Page 5 of 6 • Data Sheet Warranty As a customer-centric company, Enterasys is committed to providing the best possible workmanship and design in our product set. In the event that one of our products fails due to a defect in one of these factors, we have developed a comprehensive warranty that protects you and provides a simple way to get your products repaired as soon as possible. Service and Support Enterasys understands that superior service and support is ™ a critical component of Networks that Know. The Enterasys SupportNet Portfolio—a suite of innovative and flexible service and support offerings—completes the Enterasys solution. SupportNet offers all the post-imple- mentation support services you need—online, onsite or over the phone—to maintain your network availability and performance. Additional Information For additional information on RoamAbout, visit enterasys.com/products/wireless Contact Information Contact Enterasys Sales at 877-801-7082 or enterasys.com/corporate/contact/contact-sales.html Enterasys Networks Corporate Headquarters 50 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810 U.S.A RoamAbout is a trademark or registered trademarks of Enterasys Networks. All other products or services mentioned are identified by the trademarks or service marks of their respective companies or organizations. NOTE: Enterasys Networks reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please contact your representative to confirm current specifications. All contents are copyright © 2004 Enterasys Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Lit. #9013121-2 4/04 Page 6 of 6 • Data Sheet