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Dell 9X808 TrueMobile 1180 IEEE 802.11b 2.4GHz WLAN CompactFlash Card
- Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b
- Frequency Band: 2.4GHz ISM band
- Form Factor: CompactFlash Type II
- Data Rate: Up to 11 Mbps (DSSS)
- Security: WEP encryption support
- Interface: CompactFlash
- Designed for: Portable devices and embedded systems
- Plug and Play support
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Product Overview
The Dell 9X808 TrueMobile 1180 is a compact wireless network adapter that utilizes the IEEE 802.11b standard for 2.4GHz wireless connectivity. It comes in a CompactFlash card form factor, making it suitable for older portable devices or embedded systems that support this interface.
Technical Information
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11b |
| Frequency | 2.4GHz |
| Form Factor | CompactFlash Type II |
Additional Specifications
| Max Data Rate | 11 Mbps |
| Security | WEP |
Product Description
The Dell 9X808 TrueMobile 1180 represents an older generation of wireless networking technology, adhering to the IEEE 802.11b standard. This standard operates exclusively within the 2.4GHz frequency band, offering a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 11 Mbps. While significantly slower by modern standards, it was a prevalent technology for enabling wireless connectivity in portable computers and other devices during its era. The card's design prioritizes basic wireless access for internet browsing, email, and local network connectivity. Its form factor is CompactFlash Type II, a common standard for removable storage and expansion cards in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This makes the 9X808 compatible with devices featuring a CompactFlash slot, such as older laptops, PDAs, or industrial embedded systems. The installation is typically straightforward, often requiring only insertion into the appropriate slot and driver installation, leveraging Plug and Play capabilities where supported by the host operating system. Security features on the TrueMobile 1180 are limited to Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. WEP is considered outdated and vulnerable by today's security standards, offering minimal protection against modern threats. Therefore, this adapter is best suited for environments where strong security is not a primary concern or for legacy systems that cannot support more advanced encryption protocols. Its primary utility lies in providing basic wireless networking for compatible legacy hardware.
