Intel PRO/WIRELESS 3945ABG Network connection Datasheet

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network Connection

Product Description:

The Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection is an embedded 802.11a/b/g PCIe Mini Card network
adapter operating in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum. The new solution has support for the latest wireless
industry standards, and offers a host of features that will enhance today' s mobile lifestyle.
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software v10.1
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software v10.1 is available for users of Intel®
PRO/Wireless hardware. The latest version of the software helps enable
a superior mobile experience by providing enhancements for end users
as well as IT administrators who deploy and manage wireless networks.
• Simplified User Interface
• Added Administrator Tool capabilities
- Centralized control over driver and application settings
- Central profile management including Single Sign On
- Ability to distribute software updates, profiles and settings
• Support for Business Class Wireless Suite
- Optimal AP Selection Technology
- Enhanced VoIP Quality Technology
• New VoIP API that takes advantage of 802.11e QoS, support for wideband codecs
• Additional profile management capabilities
• Supports the following hardware
- Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
- Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
- Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
**Note: Some features may only be supported on the latest hardware

Key Features:

• 802.11e QoS with enhancements for VoIP
• Noise Interference Filter enhances performance, especially in areas with wireless signal overlap
• Wake on WLAN Support allows waking up a notebook remotely and distributing upgrades and patches
• Business Class Wireless Suite offering Enhanced VoIP Quality Technology and Optimal AP
Selection Technology
• Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software v10.1 with a new IT Administrator Toolkit and GUI enhancements
that simplify connecting to WLAN networks
• Advanced roaming and AP selection algorithms based on link quality parameters
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard tri-mode Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
• Up to 54 Mbps data rates
Note: 802.11b up to 11Mbps and 802.11a/g up to 54 Mbps data rates
• Industry-standard wireless LAN security support is provided (802.11i, 802.1X, WEP, WPA, WPA2, AES
• Cisco Compatible Extensions v4 support available on certain models. Check with your PC manufacturer
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• Support for antenna diversity enables optimized WLAN performance for multi-antenna systems
• Intel® Wireless Coexistence System capability enables Bluetooth
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Wireless LAN support (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
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