Client adapters give users the freedom, flexibility, and mobility of
wireless networking. Figure
illustrates the
three types of the Cisco Aironet 350 wireless client adapters, which are
PCMCIA-based (PC card), LM, and PCI-based card. PC card adapters give users
with laptop or notebook PCs the ability to move freely throughout a campus
environment, while maintaining connectivity to the network. Wireless PCI
adapters allow users to add desktop PCs to the WLAN. All adapters feature
antennas that provide the range required for data transmission and reception in
large indoor facilities.
The Cisco Aironet 350 Series Mini-PCI (MPI350)
Client Adapter is an embedded solution, available only to manufacturers, that
complements the Aironet 350 Series
. Based
on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) technology operating in the 2.4 GHz
band, the MPI350 client adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard,
ensuring interoperability with other compliant WLAN products. The Mini-PCI
small form factor and lightweight design are ideally suited for PC notebooks,
Internet appliances, and other mobile devices. Drivers are supported for all
popular operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, Windows 2000,
Windows ME, Windows XP, Mac OS Version 9.x, and Linux.