General information
The new high rate wireless LAN solution is based on the IEEE 802.11b(1) standard for high-speed 11 Mbps Ethernet-based wireless LANs. The two 802.11b-based products are a PC Card and Access Point. The high rate wireless LAN products enable mobile access to e-mail, the Internet, and other critical information.
The 802.11b Access Point (AP) acts as a bridge between your wireless and wired Ethernet networks. Networks can be configured with one AP for small
workgroups or with multiple APs to support many users or physical locations. The PC Card enables ThinkPads(R) or third-party mobile PCs for wireless
1 LAN connectivity.
The high rate wireless LAN solutions enable the next generation of wireless connectivity. Based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the Access Point and PC Card feature:
  • Up to 11 Mbps data rate with fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
  • 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS)
  • Compatible with 802.11 DSSS 2 Mbps solutions
  • Ethernet 10BaseT wire LAN compatibility
  • Support for Wired Equivalent Privacy data encryption
  • Roaming support

Warranty
  • 3 year limited customer carry-in exchange

This product replaces
  • None

This product was replaced by
High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point (9085NA2)
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Access Pt 500
  • Marketing part number: 09N9906
  • Applicable locations: United States, Canada, Europe/Middle East-Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America
High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card (09N9863)
  • High Rate Wireless LAN PC card w/128bit
  • Marketing part number: 09N9904
  • Applicable location(s): United States, Canada, Europe/Middle East-Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America
High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point - ANZ (9085AP2)
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Acc Pt 500-ANZ
  • Marketing part number: 22P4943
  • Applicable locations: Asia Pacific
High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point - EMEA (09N9881)
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Acc Pt 500-Euro
  • Marketing part number: 22P4940
  • Applicable locations: Europe/Middle East-Africa
High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point - EMEA (09N9881)
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Acc Pt 500-Euro
  • Marketing part number: 22P4940
  • Applicable locations: Europe/Middle East-Africa
High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point - UK (09N9882)
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Acc Pt 500-UK
  • Marketing part number: 22P4942
  • Applicable locations: Europe/Middle East-Africa
High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point - Switzer (19K5848)
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Acc Pt 500-Euro
  • Marketing part number: 22P4940
  • Applicable locations: Europe/Middle East-Africa
High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point - Denmark (19K5849)
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Acc Pt 500-Euro
  • Marketing part number: 22P4940
  • Applicable locations: Europe/Middle East-Africa
Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point or High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)
Part numbers applicable to: Canada, United States
  • Marketing part number: 9085NA2
  • Replacement part numbers (FRU): 09N9880
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point

Part numbers applicable to: Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe/Middle East/Africa, United States
  • Marketing part number: 09N9863
  • Replacement part numbers (FRU): 09N9864
  • High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card

Part numbers applicable to: Asia Pacific
  • Marketing part number: 9085AP2
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point - ANZ

Part numbers applicable to: Europe/Middle East/Africa
  • Marketing part number: 9085EU2
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point

Part numbers applicable to: Europe/Middle East/Africa
  • Marketing part number: 9085UK2
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point - UK

Additional part numbers
Part number(s) for ordering multiple quantities
  • None

Product dates
Canada, United States
  • Announce date: 01 May 2000
  • Planned availability date: May 2000
  • Withdrawal date: 10 Apr 2001
  • Effective withdrawal date: 24 Apr 2001

Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East/Africa
  • Announce date: 02 May 2000
  • Planned availability date: June 2000
  • Withdrawal date: 10 Apr 2001
  • Effective withdrawal date: 24 Apr 2001

Technical specifications
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement
High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point:
  • Roaming support
  • Dual network capable for wireless-to-wireless bridging
  • Up to eight channels at 2.4 GHz
  • SNMP MIB I-II compatible
  • Support for both 10Base-T (RJ45 connector) and 10Base-2 (BNC connector)
  • Modular design for placement on wall, ceiling, or table

High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card:
  • Conforms to IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN standard, operating in the 2.4
  • GHz frequency range
  • Receive sensitivity is -94 to -82 dBm
  • 64-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy data encryption
  • Automatic rate selection

Performance specifications:
  • Transmitter output power is 32 mW
  • Peak power consumption is 9mA in standby, 185mA Rx, 285mA Tx

Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement
High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point:
Height
  • 2 inches
  • 50 mm

Width
  • 7.3 inches
  • 185 mm

Depth
  • 10.3 inches
  • 261 mm

High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card:
Height
  • .2 inches
  • 5 mm

Width
  • 4.6 inches
  • 118 mm

Depth
  • 2.1 inches
  • 54 mm

High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point:
Operating temperature
  • between 0 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius

Relative humidity
  • operating: between 20% and 80% (non-condensing)

High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card:
Operating temperature
  • between 0 degrees Celsius and 55 degrees Celsius

Relative humidity
  • operating: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)

Agency Approvals
  • UL1950 (United States)
  • EN60950 (Europe)
  • International: IEC950
  • FCC CFR47 Part 15 (United States)
  • ISC RSS210 (Canada)
  • EMC (United States)
  • FCC Part 15, Class B (United States)
  • EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (CE Mark) EN55022, Class B, Emissions (Europe)
  • ETS300-826, Generic Immunity Standard (Europe)

ENERGY STAR-Compliant
  • No . The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware requirements
The High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card is supported on the following systems:
  • ThinkPad 600 2645 (All)
  • ThinkPad 570 2644 (All)
  • ThinkPad 240 2609 (All)
  • ThinkPad 770 9548, 9549 (All)
  • ThinkPad T20, T21 2647, 2648 (All)
  • ThinkPad A20, A21 2628, 2629, 2633 (All)
The High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point requires connection to an existing 10 Mbps Ethernet network.
Software requirements
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 98 SE
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT 4.0 (SP 4 or later)
  • OS/2 device drivers are offered and support for these OS/2 drivers for the PCMCIA Wireless LAN cards on a fee basis.
Limitations
Some configurations may not be supported.
Supported Software
Not Applicable
Other
Installation time:
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point -- Approximately 60 minutes
  • High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card -- Approximately 15 minutes
Document notes:
The symbol * means that the information is currently unavailable for this product.
All dates are represented in the US English format of mm/dd/yyyy (where mm=month, dd=day, yyyy=year).
FRU stands for Field Replacement Unit. It is the part number used for ordering service/replacement parts.
Effective Withdrawal means that on the given datethe products will have been withdrawn from marketing. After that date, the product can not be obtained directly..


Applicable countries and regions
Abu Dhabi, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bermuda, Bosnia-Herzegovenia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Rep., Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Cote d'ivoire, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dubai, East Timor, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Guadaloupe, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Maarten, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United Republic of Tanzania, United States, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe