The CM9 supports all three popular 802.11 protocols: 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a. It operates in the 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz ISM bands.
Based on the Atheros chipset, this card will work with Linux, Windows, FreeBSD, OpenBSD and NetBSD. Due to the size of this card and location of the antenna connectors it is the ideal card for replacing the open source unfriendly cards that come stock in most laptops.
If you are considering the CM9 for an embedded project be sure to check out our mini pci kits to get the card with the pigtail of your choice and/or antenna.
Features:
IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g compliant card automatically scales from 1Mbps to 54Mbps
Excellent receive sensitivity (see data sheet)
Two U.FL antenna connectors for diversity receive at both 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz. Use with a Hirose pigtail to connect to a standard antenna.
64/128bit WEP / WPA / AES encryption
Uses unlicensed 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz ISM bands under FCC Part 15
Dimensions: 59.75mm(L) * 44.60mm (W) * 5mm (H)
Mini PCI (Type III-B) package works with newer laptops and embedded computers
Operating temperature range: 0C to 70C
Note that the CM9 will operate in 802.11a or 802.11b/g mode, but not both at the same time.
