The Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection is the integrated Wireless LAN (WLAN) solution for Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology. The Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection works in concert with the other Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology components to provide freedom and flexibility to work and play on the go without hunting for a phone jack, network cable, or plugging in a special card. Get connected through wireless LAN networks in your home, in the office, and in wireless LAN hotspots   in airports, hotels and coffee shops.

Deploying WLAN technology in your home and business increases productivity, efficiency and flexibility by enabling faster decision making, reducing down-time, and enhancing employee satisfaction.

Single, Dual Band, and Tri-Mode Solutions
The Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection provides deployment flexibility and connectivity convenience by offering a choice products including a single band (supporting 802.11b), a dual band (supporting 802.11a/b), a dual mode (supporting 802.11b/g), and a tri-mode (supporting 802.11a/b/g) product.

Ease-of-Use and Manageability
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software  is an advanced wireless client is designed for usability. It includes an intuitive user interface where, at a glance, the user is provided an overview of the WLAN environment. For example, all available networks, along with their corresponding signal strength, technology type, network name, and security status is displayed on the main screen. In addition, users can see all of their profiles and can import/export profiles between systems. Intel® PROSet^◊ software enables a superior mobile experience for consumers and enterprise users by providing:

• Intel® Smart Wireless Solutions support including:
  – Wireless Network Configuration Wizard - allows secure, easy  AP/client setup
  – Security Assistant - automates WLAN security configuration
  – Wireless Troubleshooter - assists user with WLAN connectivity
• IT Configuration Utility enabling administrators to remotely manage notebooks
• Single Sign On support enabling a single set of credentials to authenticate the user to both WAN network and the machine/domain
• Centralized Profile Management simplifies IT profile distribution
• EAP-SIM support allowing one-bill roaming between cellular and WLAN

Security
Intel® Centrino® processor technology supports industry standards enabling safer notebook connectivity. It also provides third-party security enhancement support for Cisco* Compatible Extensions (such as LEAP, EAP-FAST and CKIP.)^§ With a PC manufacturers' certification, this feature enables interoperability with Cisco Aironet* wireless LAN infrastructure and other Cisco* compatible validated products.^§ For more information about Security read our Wi-Fi Protected Access and Intel® Centrino® processor technology White Paper.

Performance
With throughput up to 54 Mbps at 5 GHz (802.11a) and 2.4 GHz (802.11g), the Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection family enables fast network connections. The Intel® Wireless Coexistence System helps reduce interference with certain Bluetooth* devices. Power Save Protocol (PSP) is a user selectable feature with five different power states, allowing the user to make their own power versus performance choice when in battery mode. For more information about the wireless LAN performance of Intel® Centrino® processor technology read our Performance White Paper  or review the technical specifications in our product briefs.

Great Battery Life
The Intel® PRO/Wireless network supports the great battery life benefits of Intel® Centrino® processor technology. Intel® Intelligent Scanning Technology reduces power by controlling the frequency of scanning for access points.

Verification
Intel® Centrino® processor technology is being verified with leading VPN infrastructure products. Intel is working with hardware and software developers and wireless service providers to deliver a reliable and integrated wireless mobile computing experience.

Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection (Single band 802.11b) Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (Dual mode 802.11b/g) Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection (Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED* Wi-Fi CERTIFIED* for single band 2.4 GHz band and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED* for single band 2.4 GHz band and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED* for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, WMM* CERTIFIED*ε, WPA* and WPA2* Operating Frequency 2.4GHz ISM: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 2.4GHz ISM: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for 802.11b 2.4Ghz Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM ) for 802.11 5 GHz UNII: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)∞ for 802.11a 5 GHz UNII: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)∞ for 802.11a 2.4 GHz ISM: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for 802.11b Performance Typical indoor range of 100 ft (30 m) @ 11 Mbps / 300 ft (90 m) @ 1 Mbps for 802.11b Intel® Wireless Coexistence System support enables reduced interference between Intel PRO/Wireless & certain Bluetooth* devices. For systems designed with two antennas, real-time antenna selection enables optimized WLAN performance. Typical indoor range of 100 ft (30 m) @ 54 Mbps / 300 ft (91 m) @ 1 Mbps for 802.11g and 100 ft (30 m) @ 11 Mbps / 300 ft (90 m) @ 1 Mbps for 802.11b Intel® Wireless Coexistence System support enables reduced interference between Intel PRO/Wireless & certain Bluetooth* devices. For systems designed with two antennas, real-time antenna selection enables optimized WLAN performance. Real-time temperature calibration dynamically optimizes wireless performance by adjusting output power to temperature changes for increased throughput & range with 802.11a radio.∞  Typical indoor range of 40 ft (12 m) @ 54 Mbps / 300 ft (91 m) @ 6 Mbps for 802.11a, 100 ft (30 m) @ 11 Mbps / 300 ft (90 m) @ 1 Mbps for 802.11b, 100 ft (30 m) @ 54 Mbps / 300 ft (91 m) @ 1 Mbps for 802.11g Intel® Wireless Coexistence System support enables reduced interference between Intel PRO/Wireless & certain Bluetooth* devices. For systems designed with two antennas, real-time antenna selection enables optimized WLAN performance. Real-time temperature calibration dynamically optimizes wireless performance by adjusting output power to temperature changes for increased throughput & range with 802.11a radio.∞ Intel® PROSet software 2 Allows for multiple profile setup and automatic switching between profiles for simplified wireless access as you move between different access points. Allows for ease of setting available security options.§ Intel PROSet software supports Cisco, Check Point Software Technologies, Microsoft and Intel VPN connections.+ Easy-to-use interface with Intel® Smart Wireless Solutions support IT Configuration Utility Single Sign On support Centralized Profile Management EAP-SIM support Supports Cisco, Check Point Software Technologies, Microsoft and Intel VPN connections.+ Power Management Intel® Intelligent Scanning Technology reduces power by controlling the frequency of scanning for access points. A user selectable feature with five different Power states, which allows the user to make their own power vs. performance choices when in battery mode.