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Buffalo Wireless Card

The Buffalo AirStation PCI adapter allows you to add wireless connectivity to your computer. This will let you share broadband internet connection in your home or office WiFi network.




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Fast 54Mbps wireless throughput 32-bit PCI bus 802.11b Wi-Fi™ interoperable Up to 5 times faster than 802.11b Better reception with External 2.4Ghz Omni Antenna 2 year warranty

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The AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter with Indoor Omni Antenna offers fast 54Mbps wireless connectivity with desktop PCs with an available PCI slot. The 54Mbps PCI Adapter supports WPA, 802.1x, AES and WEP for improved security. The 54Mbps PCI Adapter includes an Indoor Omni Antenna with 4 foot cable that can be positioned away from your computer and out from under your desk to provide better wireless reception, range and signal strength.

NOTE: Apple's Airport™ 3.1 software supports this PCI Adapter for use with Macintosh Desktops with an available PCI slot.

This card comes with an external antenna that has 2.5 dBi gain. If you need a higher gain antenna, take a look at our WiFi antennas.

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Model #

Buffalo AirStation PCI Card

PCI Card

Standards Compliance

802.11g (Wireless LAN standard)
802.11b (Wireless LAN Standard)

Frequency Range

2,412 - 2,462GHz

Transmission Rate

802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps

Security

WPA, AES, 802.1x and 64/128-bit WEP support

Interface

32-bit PCI

Access Mode

Infrastructure Mode / AdHoc Mode

Output Power

15dBm (32mW)

Selectable Channels

11 Channels (3 non-overlapping)

Communication Protocol

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Half-Duplex,
OFDM

Dimensions

W3.4 x H0.5 x D4.7in (W86 x H13.5 x D120mm)

Weight

3.32 oz (94g)

Operating Environment

0-55° C, 20-80% humidity (non-condensing)

Power Consumption

TX peak: 550mA@3.3VDC
RX peak: 350mA@3.3VDC
Idle: 225mA@3.3VDC
radio disable:<10mA@3.3VDC

Antenna

External Antenna Connector

Antenna Gain

2.5dBi

Cable Length

4 ft. 9 in. (1.2 meters)
W 6.5 x H 2.9 x 2.6in (164 x 73 x 65mm)

Weight

3.9oz (110g)

Communication Range

Speed	Indoor	Outdoor
54Mbps	65 ft. (20m)	165 ft. (50m)
18Mbps	195 ft. (60m)	490 ft. (150m)
11Mbps	245 ft. (75m)	590 ft. (180m)
1Mbps	410 ft. (125m)	1870 ft. (570m)

All distances are estimated. Wireless connections may be affected as physical conditions and circumstances vary.

Support Available for

Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP (MacOS 10.2.6 or later)

Package Contents

AirStation 54Mbps Wireless PCI Card and Indoor Omni
Antenna, CD driver disk, Setup Guide and Warranty Statement

Item # PCI54
Price: $89.95

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