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Intel WM3B2100 Intel Mini PCI 11Mbps Wi-Fi Lan NIC WM3B2100
- Product Type: Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC)
- Standard: 802.11b
- Speed: 11 Mbps
- Interface: Mini PCI
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Model: WM3B2100
- Technology: Wi-Fi
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Product Overview
The Intel WM3B2100 is a Mini PCI wireless network interface card (NIC) that provides 11Mbps Wi-Fi connectivity. It is designed for integration into laptops and other systems equipped with a Mini PCI slot, offering basic wireless networking capabilities.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Wireless NIC |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11b |
| Max Speed | 11 Mbps |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Mini PCI |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
Product Description
The Intel WM3B2100 is a legacy wireless network adapter based on the 802.11b standard, commonly known as Wi-Fi. This standard offers a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 11 Mbps, which was cutting-edge when it was introduced but is now considered very slow compared to modern Wi-Fi standards. It was primarily designed for use in portable computers and other devices that featured the Mini PCI expansion slot. The Mini PCI form factor was a compact standard used in laptops from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s. This allowed manufacturers to integrate wireless capabilities directly into the device without requiring a larger PCI slot. The WM3B2100 would have provided users with the ability to connect to early wireless networks, enabling basic internet access and local area networking without the need for physical Ethernet cables. While largely superseded by newer Wi-Fi standards (like 802.11g, n, ac, and ax) offering significantly higher speeds and better performance, the Intel WM3B2100 represents an important step in the evolution of wireless networking. It was a key component for enabling mobile computing and wireless connectivity in its time.