* paired with the 3com officeconnect 11g access point, it significantly boosts wireless connection speeds for notebook usersup to 54 mbps at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet) * ieee 802.11g is compatible with existing 802.11b products, providing network configuration flexibility and investment protection * support for wi-fi protected access 2 (wpa2) and 128-bit advanced encryption standard (aes) encryption, and 40/64-bit, and 128- and 152 bit wireless equivalent privacy (wep) shared key encryption (for legacy clients) help keep wireless transmissions private * it's wirelessno need to drill holes or run ethernet cabling to set up your network * quick and easy install: usually with no manual configuration required * dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing physical and interference conditions * 3com wireless utility lets notebook users create profiles that reflect specific wireless lan settings for each place they travel: click the proper profile, and the notebooks are configured for connection * wi-fi certification helps ensure interoperability with wi-fi certified