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HP J8136AR ProCurve 150WL IEEE 802.11b 2.4GHz 11Mbit/s PCMCIA Card
- PCMCIA Type II form factor for laptop integration.
- IEEE 802.11b wireless standard compliance.
- Operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band.
- Maximum data rate of 11 Mbit/s.
- Provides wireless network access for older laptops.
- Suitable for basic internet and network tasks.
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Product Overview
The HP J8136AR ProCurve 150WL is a PCMCIA wireless network adapter that supports the IEEE 802.11b standard. It operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band and offers a maximum data rate of 11 Mbit/s. This card provides wireless connectivity for laptops and other devices equipped with a PCMCIA slot.
Technical Information
| SKU | J8136AR |
| Model | ProCurve 150WL |
| Form Factor | PCMCIA Card |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11b |
Additional Specifications
| Frequency Band | 2.4GHz |
| Max Data Rate | 11 Mbit/s |
| Brand | HP |
Product Description
The HP J8136AR ProCurve 150WL is a wireless network adapter designed in the PCMCIA card format, specifically targeting laptops and other portable computing devices that feature a PCMCIA slot. This adapter adheres to the IEEE 802.11b wireless networking standard, which was one of the earliest widely adopted Wi-Fi standards. It operates exclusively within the 2.4GHz radio frequency band, a spectrum commonly used by many wireless devices. The primary performance characteristic of the 802.11b standard, and thus this card, is its maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 11 Mbit/s. While this speed is significantly lower than modern Wi-Fi standards, it was sufficient for basic internet browsing, email communication, and accessing local network resources during its era. The card is designed for plug-and-play installation into a compatible PCMCIA slot, allowing users to add wireless capabilities to devices that did not originally include them. This particular model is part of HP's ProCurve line, indicating its intended use within business or enterprise environments, although its capabilities are limited by the 802.11b standard. It would typically support standard wireless security protocols available at the time, such as WEP. The J8136AR is best suited for legacy systems or environments where only 802.11b compatibility is required and high-speed wireless performance is not a priority.