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Intel® WiFi Link 5000 Series Wireless Adapters

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 bandwidth¹,² 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.

Product information

Features and benefits

Performance and power

Intel® Ultimate N WiFi Link 5300
  • Up to 450 Mbps of Bandwidth¹ results in less time waiting for files to transfer; in addition to enabling multiple applications to simultaneously access the network resulting in increased productivity
  • Enables both the Enterprise and Home users to tackle today's voice, video, and data applications while future-proofing their Laptop investment to handle tomorrow's growing network performance needs and capabilities.
  • Wirelessly backup your entire system to a Server
  • Stream High Definition (HD) video throughout the Home with Bandwidth to spare for other applications
Intel® WiFi Link 5100
  • Up to 300 Mbps of Receive Bandwidth³ results in a 5x Bandwidth increase³ compared to legacy 802.11a/b/g solutions
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
Up to 2x greater range³
  • 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
Industry-leading power consumptionΦ
  • Reduced WLAN power consumption results in longer platform battery lifeΦ for greater utility, enjoyment, and convenience

PC World Review

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"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

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
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

Manageability and security

PCI, CISP
  • Retail (Credit Card Processing)
FIPS, FISMA
  • Government standards: Federal Information Processing Standard and Federal Information Security Management Act
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
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
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

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
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

Related products

Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology

¹ Up to 2x greater range enabled by 3x3 802.11n implementations with three spatial streams. Up to 450 Mbps of Bandwidth based on the theoretical maximum bandwidth enabled by 3x3 802.11n implementations with three spatial streams in combination with a three-spatial stream access point. Actual wireless throughput and/or range will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware, and software configurations. Check with your PC and access point manufacturer for details.

² The Intel® WiFi Link 5100 and Intel® WiFi Link 5300 products are Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ 802.11abgn adapters by the Wi-Fi Alliance*.

³ Up to 5x Bandwidth increase or up to 300 Mbps of Receive Bandwidth based on the theoretical maximum receive bandwidth enabled by 1x2 802.11n implementations with 1 transmit spatial stream and 2 receive spatial streams. Actual wireless throughput and/or range will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware, and software configurations. Check with your PC and access point manufacturer for details.

Φ References to improved battery life as measured by MobileMark* 2005 refer to platform comparisons versus competing 802.11n WLAN solutions. Actual platform battery life savings will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. Check with your PC manufacturer for details.

Ω Intel® PROSet/Wireless software may not be supported by your PC manufacturer. Check with your PC manufacturer for details on availability.

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