The Intel® WiFi Link 5000 is a family of IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless network
adapters that operate in both the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz spectra. These adapters,
available in both PCIe* Mini Card and Half Mini Card form factor deliver up to
450 Mbps of bandwidth¹ via features such as MIMO technology, 40 MHz Channel
support, and Packet Aggregation.
The widespread acceptance of 802.11n products has been driven by users
seeking to exchange information in a timely manner, stream High Definition (HD)
video, and handle voice, video, and data traffic concurrently. This has led to
the adoption of 802.11n as a key technology component in both Consumer and
Enterprise notebook PCs. The Intel® WiFi Link 5000 Series Wireless Adapters
incorporate this 802.11n technology with the Intel® Ultimate N WiFi Link 5300
Series delivering leading edge bandwidths of up to 450Mbps¹.
Features and benefits
Performance and power
| Intel® WiFi Link 5100 |
- Up to 300 Mbps of Receive Bandwidth² results in a 5x Bandwidth
increase² compared to legacy 802.11a/b/g solutions
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| Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Technology |
- Provides higher data rates compared to 802.11a/b/g solutions through
the use of multiple antennas to transmit and receive data
- Helps ensure more consistent coverage throughout the Enterprise and
Home resulting in a more enjoyable user experience
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| Up to 2x greater range² |
- Enable better wireless reception for greater bandwidth at farther
distances
- Reduce the number of "dead zones", dropped data packets, and network
re-connects, helping to dramatically improve connectivity throughout the
home
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| Industry-leading power consumptionΦ |
- Reduced WLAN power consumption results in longer platform battery
lifeΦ for greater utility, enjoyment, and convenience
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PC World Review
"On the other hand, a laptop equipped with a 3x3 Intel® Ultimate N WiFi Link
5300 client card consistently outperformed. The improvement was dramatic, too,
ranging from 28 to 62 percent overall, so paying the USD 40 or so extra for the
higher-end client in a new laptop may be a good investment."
Intel® My WiFi Technology
Transforms your notebook into a personal area network
Flexibility
| Intel® My WiFi Technology for Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
|
- Transforms your notebook into a Wi-Fi personal area network
- Connects directly with up to eight Wi-Fi certified devices without
cables or a wireless router
- Lets you print, share, show & sync wirelessly at home or on the
go
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| Dual-Band, Quad-Mode solution (802.11a/b/g/n) |
- Operates in the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz band resulting in maximum
compatibility with today's installed base of legacy 802.11a/b/g networks
in the Enterprise and in the Home
- Connect with confidence to the Internet via the millions of WiFi
hotspots around the
world
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Manageability and security
| PCI, CISP |
- Retail (Credit Card Processing)
|
| FIPS, FISMA |
- Government standards: Federal Information Processing Standard and
Federal Information Security Management Act
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| Wireless support for Intel® Active Management Technology |
- Provides IT managers the capability to remotely discover, heal, and
protect Laptops regardless of the functional state of the operating
system
- Manage and troubleshoot laptops even in a standby or hibernate state
resulting in reduced on-site support
cost
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| Intel® PROSet/Wireless SoftwareΩ v.12.0 |
- Feature-rich and easy to use application that supports legacy and
802.11a/b/g/n features on Microsoft Windows XP* and Microsoft Windows
Vista*
- Simplifies client deployments and enables remote management of
wireless settings and profiles
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| Advanced security via 802.11i |
- Increased security via support of the Advanced Encryption Standard
(AES) block cipher technology ensures that Enterprise and Home networks
are protected from unauthorized access and intrusion
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Interoperability
| Connect with Intel® Centrino® processor technology program |
- Maximum compatibility is ensured when using a Laptop based on Intel®
Centrino® processor technology and 3rd party Access Points (sometimes
known as Wireless Routers) that have the Connect with Intel® Centrino®
logo
- Validated to provide optimum performance for today's mobile
lifestyle
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| Cisco Compatible Extensions* v.4 |
- Helps prevent delays in VoIP calls when roaming between Access
Points
- Enables improved network diagnostics to aid in IT management and
troubleshooting
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