Posted by Rich on May 10, 2009

Intel WiFi Link 5100 Series

The Intel WiFi Link 5100 Series is a family of IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1 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 300 Mbps2 of receive bandwidth; in addition to providing a host of features that enhance today’s mobile lifestyle.

The widespread acceptance of 802.11 Draft-N 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 802.11 Draft-N as a key technology component in both Consumer and Enterprise notebook PCs. The Intel WiFi Link 5000 Series Wireless Adapters incorporate this 802.11 Draft- technology with the Intel Ultimate N WiFi Link 5300 Series delivering leading edge bandwidths of up to 450Mbps

Features

Over 5x bandwidth increase compared to existing 802.11a/b/g solutions
Up to 2x greater range
IEEE 802.11a/b/g and Draft-N1 compliant
WiFi Personal Area Network capabilities
Industry-leading power consumption
Wireless support for Intel Active Management Technology
Advanced security via 802.11i
Easy-to-use Intel PROSet v12.0 WLAN Software
Support for Cisco Compatible Extensions v4
Performance-optimized with Connect with Intel Centrino processor technology certified Access Points

Intel PROSet/Wireless Software v12.0

Intel PROSet/Wireless Software v12.0 is available for users of Intel WLAN hardware. The latest version of the software helps enable a superior experience by providing enhancements for end users as well as IT administrators who deploy and manage wireless networks.

Intel PROSet/Wireless Software Features:

Enhanced simple User Interface
IT Administration Tool capabilities

Install Package Creator
Central Control over driver and application settings

Additional Profile management capabilities
Support for WiFi Protected Setup
Support for high rate Draft-N1 WiFi networks
Support Intel Active Management Technology

Custom Laptop Computer with Intel WiFi Link 5100

Custom Laptops with Turbo Memory

FEATURE	BENIFIT
Performance, Flexibility, and Mobility
Over 5X Bandwidth increase Up to 300 Mbps2 Draft-N1 receive data rates compared to 54 Mbps for 802.11a/b/g solutions	Minimizes the time needed to transfer large files and enables applications such as High Definition (HD) video streaming, Voice over IP (VoIP), and multi-player gaming
Up to 2X greater range MIMO, diversity, and support for up to two antennas enable better wireless reception at the same distance when compared to 802.11a/b/g solutions	Reduces the number of "dead zones," network re-connects, and dropped data packets; dramatically improving connectivity throughout the home and enabling more consistent coverage in the enterprise
Intel My WiFi Technology Wireless Personal Area Network solution for connectivity to consumer electronic devices	Enables wireless connectivity to selected WiFi-enabled consumer devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, or game players for file sharing, file syncing, or file streaming activities
Industry-leading power consumption Optimized power modes (sleep states) reduce power consumption during periods of inactivity	Reduced WLAN power consumption results in longer platform battery life3 for greater utility, enjoyment, and convenience
PCIe Mini Card and Half Mini Card form factor	Support for the PCIe Mini Card form factor enables the Intel WiFi Link 5100 to be designed into existing laptops while support for the PCIe Half Mini Card form factor enables thinner and smaller laptops
Manageability and Security
Intel Active Management Technology Asset management, remote system diagnostics, network protection, and network security technology	Provides IT managers the capability to remotely discover, heal, and protect wireless notebooks regardless of the functional state of the operating system which can result in reduced on-site support costs
Advanced Security via 802.11 Wireless security supporting AES encryption	Ensures enterprise wireless networks are protected from unauthorized access via stronger authentication and encryption mechanisms
Intel PROSet v12.04 Intel WLAN management software	Simplifies client deployments and allows remote management of wireless settings and profiles by IT managers
Interoperability
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1 compliant Compliant to the existing IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards; 802.11ncompliance expected when the standard is ratified	Enables interoperability with other IEEE-based Wireless Access Points and Wireless network adapters
Support for Cisco Compatible Extensions v4 Cisco Centralized Key Management, Call Admission Control, Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD), and Voice Metrics	Helps prevent delays in VoIP calls when roaming between Access Points; enables improved network diagnostics
Connect with Intel Centrino processor technology Intel certification that focuses on interoperability between IEEE 802.11 Draft-N1 devices	Selection of Access Points with the Connect with Intel Centrino processor technology label ensures that both the Access Point and the Intel Centrino laptop has passed numerous interoperability tests

Intel WiFi Link 5100 Series Technical Specifications

GENERAL
Dimensions (H x W x D)	PCIe Mini Card: 2.00 in x 1.18 in x 0.13 in (50.95 mm x 30.00 mm x 3.30 mm)
	PCIe Half Mini Card: 1.06 in x 1.18 in x 0.13 in (26.80 mm x 30.00 mm x 3.30 mm)
Weight	PCIe Mini Card: 7.0 g
	PCIe Half Mini Card: 4.0 g
Diversity	On-board diversity support for systems designed with two antennas
Radio ON/OFF Control	Supported in both hardware and software
Connector interface	Mini Card form factor, based on PCIe electrical interface
LED Output	Single WLAN-LED (as per Mini Card specification)
Operating Temperature	0 to +80 ° C
Humidity Non-Operating	50% to 90% RH non-condensing (at temperatures of 25 ° C to 35 ° C)
Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows XP 32/64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista 32/64-bit, Linux
Wi-Fi Alliance	Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11 a, 802.11 b, 802.11 g, WMM, WPA, and WPA2
	(Wi-Fi Alliance Draft-N1 and 802.11n certifications expected when available)
Microsoft WHQL	YES
IEEE WLAN Standard	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h
Architecture	Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer)
Roaming	Supports seamless roaming between respective access points
	(802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a/b/g, and 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1)
SECURITY
Authentication Protocols Encryption Product Safety	Authentication WPA7 and WPA27, 802.1X, LEAP, EAP-TLS, PEAP-TLS, and PEAP-MSCHAPv2 Protocols Encryption CKIP, TKIP, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (for 802.11a/b/g), AES-CCMP (for 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Product Safety UL, C-UL, CB (IEC 60950)
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE	MODEL CODE	VERSION
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100	512AN_MMW	512AN_MMW (supports 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1 in a PCIe Mini Card form factor)
	512AG_MMW	512AG_MMW (supports 802.11a/b/g in a PCIe Mini Card form factor)
	512AN_HMW	512AN_HMW (supports 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1 in in a PCIe Half Mini Card form factor)
	512AG_HMW	512AG_HMW (supports 802.11a/b/g in in a PCIe Half Mini Card form factor)