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				3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card DISCONTINUED Product #: 3CRWE154A72 End of Sale Statement

			Features & Benefits 3Com® Delivers Wireless A, B, Gs to Small-Office Notebook Users Now even small to mid-size offices can enjoy the freedom of universal, high-speed networking—without wires. The 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card supports 11a, 11b, and 11g wireless LANs for complete user flexibility. Notebook users can access network resources and the Internet at speeds up to 108 Mbps, ideal for multimedia applications. The multi-standard support preserves existing wireless network investments while accommodating the latest technologies. To protect wireless connections, the PC Card supports 256-bit WPA encryption for high-level security as well as 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption. The OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card is an intelligent choice for first-time wireless users, offering a host of security and convenience features for smaller office environments. It works with the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point to create a powerful, high-speed all-wireless network in minutes. The Wireless Card Manager lets administrators create profiles for mobile users that reflect specific settings for each place they travel: users select the proper profile for instant connection. Wi-Fi certification helps ensure interoperability with certified products from other vendors.		It's wireless—no need to drill holes or run Ethernet cabling to set up your network Supports IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networks 256-bit WPA encryption and 40/64-bit and 128-bit shared key WEP encryption for legacy clients help keep wireless transmissions private Supports speeds up to 108 Mbps (11a and 11g users in 108 Turbo mode) at distances up to 100 meters Quick and easy to install Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions Wireless Card Manager lets an administrator create profiles for mobile users that reflect specific settings for each place they travel, displays connection status, and features simple-to-use diagnostic tools Wi-Fi certification helps ensure the PC Card will interoperate with Wi-Fi compatible products from other vendors Super AG performance-boosting features such as dynamic packet bursting, real-time hardware compression, fast frames, and dynamic turbo mode automatically increase the effective transmission speed with no intervention Wireless Distribution System (WDS) support enables organizations to create a completely wireless LAN in areas where wired networks are unfeasible		NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Choice Hotels International Teams Up with 3Com to Offer Free Wireless Internet Access at Clarion Hotels and Comfort Suites 18Feb2004 RELATED INFORMATION Unleashing the Power of Learning with Wireless Networks Deploying 802.11 Wireless LANs Going Wireless in Retail Banking TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION 108 Mbps Turbo Mode with 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point and Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card Technical Paper