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22P6909 - IBM HIGH RATE Wireless 802.11B 11MBPS LAN PCI Network Adapter
- Supports 802.11b wireless standard.
- Operates at a maximum speed of 11 Mbps.
- PCI form factor for desktop computer installation.
- Provides wireless local area network (WLAN) connectivity.
- Designed for legacy wireless network environments.
- Enables connection to 802.11b compatible access points.
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Product Overview
This is an IBM HIGH RATE Wireless 802.11B PCI Network Adapter, operating at 11MBPS. It's a PCI card designed for desktop systems to provide older wireless networking capabilities.
Technical Information
| Wireless Standard | 802.11b |
| Max Data Rate | 11 Mbit/s |
| Form Factor | PCI |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
| Title Designation | HIGH RATE |
Product Description
The IBM HIGH RATE Wireless 802.11B PCI Network Adapter, identified by SKU "HIGH" and title "22P6909", is a network interface card designed to add wireless connectivity to desktop computers. It specifically supports the IEEE 802.11b standard, which was one of the earliest widely adopted Wi-Fi standards. This adapter operates at a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 11 Mbps. While this speed is considerably lower than modern Wi-Fi standards, it was sufficient for many applications at the time of its introduction and remains functional for basic internet browsing and network access in environments that still utilize 802.11b infrastructure. As a PCI card, it is designed to be installed in a PCI slot on a desktop computer's motherboard. This provides a wired connection to the computer's internal bus, allowing it to communicate with the wireless network. The 'HIGH RATE' designation in its title likely refers to its capability to achieve the maximum speed supported by the 802.11b standard, distinguishing it from potentially slower or proprietary implementations.
