EMP-8602 PLUS-S: 802.11a/b/g 600mW High Power mini PCI Card

EMP-8602 PLUS-S: 802.11a/b/g 600mW High Power mini PCI Card

This card is designed for OEM, ODM and DIY systems.

Having high output power is always a great bonus when designing your embedded application. Using the latest in technology expertise, the EMP-8602 PLUS-S / NMP-8602 PLUS-S mini-PCI is the longest range / most powerful RF module on the market today. The slim form factor allows for small physical applications. This is the state of the art, Atheros AR5006 6th generation chipset all-in-one solution encompassing 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g networking technology.

Benefits:

• Dual band 802.11a/b/g
• Upto 54 Mbps
• Upto 600mW transmission power for maximum range, throughput speeds and signal strength
• Available transmit power upto:
  • 28 dBm +/- 2dBm 802.11b
  • 28 dBm +/- 2dBm 802.11g
  • 22 dBm +/- 2dBm 802.11a
• Complete IEEE 802.1x client support with EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS supplicants
• 802.11e standards supported for Wireless Multimedia Ehancement QoS
• Two U.FL (MHF) antenna leads (does NOT include antennas)
• Can be designed or embedded for OEM project/ embedded systems

Features:

• Variable Transmit Output 28 dBm Maximum (see datasheet for details). Provides increased throughput / distance.
• Advanced Security Features:
  • WEP
  • WPA: AES, 64, 128, 512-WEP with shared key authentication, TKIP
  • WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)
  • 802.1x support for LEAP/PEAP
• Support for 802.11h, i, j including:
  • Extended tuning range (2.3-2.5GHz, 4.9-5.85GHz) for worldwide use
  • DFS/TPC: Dynamic Frequency Selection / Transmit Power Control for international operation
• Support for 802.11e: QOS support for wireless multimedia enhancements
• Advanced Power Management features
• Supports eXtended Range technology offering Wi-Fi products twice the range of existing designs
• Manufacturer Support of Windows 2000, XP only.
  No official support is provided for BSD or Linux (however, see madwifi below).

Specification:

• Supports 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g data rates
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V +/- 0.15V
• Type IIIB miniPCI Card, 44.45 x 59.6 x 4.9 mm (smaller card)
• U.FL antenna connectors on upper right corner
• Weight: 15 g (0.53 oz)
• Receive sensitivity: See specification sheet
• Current consumption: See specification sheet

Drivers:

• Note the drivers for this card are currently available via download only.
  • XP Version 1.2
  • XP Version 1.4 (release date 3/1/2007.)
• Linux support via madwifi driver
• Download the FreeBSD driver or look in the kernel tree. See wi, atw, ath(4)
• OpenBSD now supports Atheros cards. See ath on this page to check for compatibility with the Atheros 6th Generation chipset AR5006 .

Additional information:

• Data Sheet PDF
• Support Information and FAQ
• Visual how to install in a laptop.
• DriverGuide.com Atheros Drivers
• RoHS compliance: yes.
  Please see our RoHS FAQ and this external link regarding exempt products.
• FCC ID: NI3-MP86005001
• IC: 3616A-MP860601

Warranty and Support Information:

• No returns. 30 day DOA / defects policy.
• 90 day manufacturers limited warranty
• Technical Support is available from EnGenius Technologies at 888-735-7888
• All Specifications subject to change without notice.