3Com's patented XJACK antenna extends for excellent reception then tucks safely away for traveling. For communication flexibility, users have a choice of connecting to the WLAN via ad hoc or infrastructure modes. Preset defaults make setup and operation easy.

• It's wireless—no need to drill holes or run Ethernet cabling to set up your network
• High-speed 108 Mbps data rate is ideal for multimedia or other high bandwidth applications
• Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption, and 40/64-bit, and 128- and 152-bit Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) shared key encryption (for legacy clients) help keep wireless transmissions private
• IEEE 802.1X server authentication helps ensure that only authorized uses access the network
• Dynamic packet bursting increases throughput by sending more frames per given time period
• Hardware compression automatically enhances throughput by compressing data frames in real time without affecting the host processor
• Fast frames automatically extends frame size to transmit more data per frame, boosting efficiency with less overhead
• Dynamic/static Turbo mode doubles the effective transmission rate by combining two channels; dynamic mode automatically adjusts bandwidth for need and environment
• Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions
• Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) adds managed QoS, based on the IEEE 802.11e standard; critical for the new generation of delay-sensitive data, voice, and video applications
• IEEE 802.11g is backward compatible with 11b networks; supports distances up to 100 meters (328 ft)
• For communication flexibility, supports infrastructure mode through an access point, or ad hoc mode for direct peer-to-peer connectivity
• Simple installation with plug-and-play operation and an easy-to-use configuration
• Wireless Card Manager lets administrators creates profiles for mobile users that reflect specific settings for each place they roam, displays connection status, and features simple-to-use diagnostic tools
• 3Com-patented XJACK antenna design extends for use and retracts for safe transport and to conserve power; no need to remove the PC Card from the notebook while traveling
• Wi-Fi certification helps ensure interoperability with certified products from other vendors