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HP J8430-61001 170WL 802.11g 2.4GHz 54Mbit/s PCMCIA Card
- Wireless Network Card
- Form Factor: PCMCIA
- Wireless Standard: 802.11g
- Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
- Wireless Speed: 54 Mbit/s
- Power Rating: 170W (Note: This power rating seems unusually high for a PCMCIA card and may be a typo in the source data, typically these are much lower wattage)
- Provides wireless connectivity for laptops
- Easy plug-and-play installation
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Product Overview
The HP J8430-61001 is a 170W 802.11g PCMCIA wireless network card. It operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band and provides a wireless speed of 54 Mbit/s.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Wireless Network Card |
| Form Factor | PCMCIA |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11g |
Additional Specifications
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Power | 170W (Potentially erroneous) |
Product Description
The HP J8430-61001 is a PCMCIA wireless network adapter designed to provide wireless connectivity for laptops and other compatible devices. It adheres to the IEEE 802.11g standard, which operates in the 2.4GHz frequency band and offers a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 54 Mbit/s. This makes it suitable for basic internet browsing, email, and less bandwidth-intensive applications. The card utilizes the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) interface, a common standard for expansion cards in older laptops. Installation is typically straightforward, allowing users to add wireless capabilities to devices that may not have them built-in or to upgrade existing wireless adapters. The 2.4GHz band provides good range and penetration through walls, though it can be more susceptible to interference from other devices operating in the same frequency. While the listed power rating of 170W appears exceptionally high and likely a data entry error for a PCMCIA card (which typically consume a few watts at most), the core functionality of the J8430-61001 is to provide 802.11g wireless networking. It represents a solution for adding or enhancing wireless access for legacy systems or specific hardware requirements.
