Product Brief

Intel® WiFi Link 5100 Series

Mobile Computing

Intel® WiFi Link 5100 Series

Product Description
The Intel® WiFi Link 5100 Series is a family of IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1 wireless network
adapters that operate in both the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz spectra. These adapters, available
in both PCIe* Mini Card and Half Mini Card form factor deliver up to 300 Mbps2 of receive
bandwidth; in addition to providing a host of features that enhance today’s mobile lifestyle.

Features
• Over 5x bandwidth increase2 compared to existing • Wireless support for Intel® Active Management Technology∆
802.11a/b/g solutions • Advanced security via 802.11i
• Up to 2x greater range2 • Easy-to-use Intel® PROSet v12.0 WLAN Software 4
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g and Draft-N1 compliant • Support for Cisco Compatible Extensions* v4
• WiFi Personal Area Network capabilities • Performance-optimized with Connect with Intel® Centrino®
• Industry-leading power consumption3 processor technology certified Access Points

Feature Benefit
Performance, Flexibility, and Mobility
Over 5X Bandwidth increase2 Minimizes the time needed to transfer large files and enables applications such as
Up to 300 Mbps2 Draft-N1 receive data rates compared to 54 Mbps for High Definition (HD) video streaming, Voice over IP (VoIP), and multi-player gaming
802.11a/b/g solutions

Up to 2X greater range2 Reduces the number of “dead zones,” network re-connects, and dropped data
MIMO, diversity, and support for up to two antennas enable better wireless reception packets; dramatically improving connectivity throughout the home and enabling
at the same distance when compared to 802.11a/b/g solutions more consistent coverage in the enterprise

Intel® My WiFi Technology Enables wireless connectivity to selected WiFi-enabled consumer devices such as
Wireless Personal Area Network solution for connectivity to consumer electronic digital cameras, MP3 players, or game players for file sharing, file syncing, or file
devices streaming activities

Industry-leading power consumption3 Reduced WLAN power consumption results in longer platform battery life3 for
Optimized power modes (sleep states) reduce power consumption during periods of greater utility, enjoyment, and convenience
inactivity

PCIe* Mini Card and Half Mini Card form factor Support for the PCIe Mini Card form factor enables the Intel® WiFi Link 5100 to be
designed into existing laptops while support for the PCIe Half Mini Card form factor
enables thinner and smaller laptops

Manageability and Security

Intel® Active Management Technology∆ Provides IT managers the capability to remotely discover, heal, and protect wireless
Asset management, remote system diagnostics, network protection, and network notebooks regardless of the functional state of the operating system which can
security technology result in reduced on-site support costs

Advanced Security via 802.11 Ensures enterprise wireless networks are protected from unauthorized access via
Wireless security supporting AES encryption stronger authentication and encryption mechanisms

Intel® PROSet v12.0 4 Simplifies client deployments and allows remote management of wireless settings
Intel WLAN management software and profiles by IT managers

Interoperability
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1 compliant Enables interoperability with other IEEE-based Wireless Access Points and Wireless
Compliant to the existing IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards; 802.11n network adapters
compliance expected when the standard is ratified

Support for Cisco Compatible Extensions* v4 Helps prevent delays in VoIP calls when roaming between Access Points; enables
Cisco Centralized Key Management, Call Admission Control, Unscheduled Automatic improved network diagnostics
Power Save Delivery (U-APSD), and Voice Metrics

Connect with Intel® Centrino® processor technology Selection of Access Points with the Connect with Intel® Centrino® processor
Intel certification that focuses on interoperability between IEEE 802.11 technology label ensures that both the Access Point and the Intel Centrino laptop
Draft-N1 devices has passed numerous interoperability tests
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software4 v12.0
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software v12.0 is available for users of Intel® WLAN hardware4. The latest
version of the software helps enable a superior experience by providing enhancements for end
users as well as IT administrators who deploy and manage wireless networks. Features include:

• Enhanced simple User Interface • Additional Profile management capabilities

• IT Administration Tool capabilities • Support for WiFi Protected Setup

–­ Install Package Creator • Support for high rate Draft-N1 WiFi networks
–­ Central Control over driver and • Support Intel Active Management Technology
application settings
–­ Single Sign On for Microsoft and
Novell networks

Intel® WiFi Link 5100 Series Technical Specifications

General
Dimensions (H x W x D) PCIe Mini Card: 2.00 in x 1.18 in x 0.13 in (50.95 mm x 30.00 mm x 3.30 mm)
PCIe Half Mini Card: 1.06 in x 1.18 in x 0.13 in (26.80 mm x 30.00 mm x 3.30 mm)
Weight PCIe Mini Card: 7.0 g
PCIe Half Mini Card: 4.0 g
Diversity On-board diversity support for systems designed with two antennas
Radio ON/OFF Control5 Supported in both hardware and software
Connector interface Mini Card form factor, based on PCIe electrical interface
LED Output Single WLAN-LED (as per Mini Card specification)
Operating Temperature 0 to +80° C
Humidity Non-Operating 50% to 90% RH non-condensing (at temperatures of 25° C to 35° C)
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP* 32/64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista* 32/64-bit, Linux
Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi Certified* for 802.11 a, 802.11 b, 802.11 g, WMM*, WPA*, and WPA2*
(Wi-Fi Alliance Draft-N1 and 802.11n certifications expected when available)
Microsoft WHQL YES
IEEE WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h
Architecture Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer)
Roaming6 Supports seamless roaming between respective access points
(802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a/b/g, and 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1)

Security
Authentication WPA7 and WPA27, 802.1X, LEAP, EAP-TLS, PEAP-TLS, and PEAP-MSCHAPv2*
Protocols Encryption CKIP, TKIP, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (for 802.11a/b/g), AES-CCMP (for 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N)
Product Safety UL, C-UL, CB (IEC 60950)

Products Available Model Code Version

Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 512AN_MMW 512AN_MMW (supports 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1 in a PCIe Mini Card form factor)
512AG_MMW 512AG_MMW (supports 802.11a/b/g in a PCIe Mini Card form factor)
512AN_HMW 512AN_HMW (supports 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1 in in a PCIe Half Mini Card form factor)
512AG_HMW 512AG_HMW (supports 802.11a/b/g in in a PCIe Half Mini Card form factor)

∆ Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) requires the computer system to have an Intel® AMT-enabled chipset, network hardware and software, as well as connection with a power source and a corporate network
connection. Setup requires configuration by the purchaser and may require scripting with the management console or further integration into existing security frameworks to enable certain functionality. It may also require
modifications of implementation of new business processes. For more information, see www.intel.com/technology/platform-technology/intel-amt/.
1 “Draft-N” refers to: IEEE P802.11 n*/D2.0 Draft Amendment to STANDARD [FOR] Information Technology-Telecommunications and information exchange between systems-Local and Metropolitan networks-specific requirements-
Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) specifications: Enhancements for Higher Throughput.
2 Up to 2X greater range enabled by 1x2 Draft-N implementations with 1 transmit spatial stream and 2 receive spatial streams. Up to 5X Bandwidth increase based on the theoretical maximum receive bandwidth enabled by 1x2
Draft-N implementations with 1 transmit spatial stream and 2 receive spatial streams. Actual wireless throughput and/or range will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software
configurations. Check with your PC manufacturer for details.
3 References to improved battery life as measured by MobileMark* 2005, refer to platform comparisons versus competing Draft-N WLAN solutions. Actual platform battery life savings will vary depending on your specific operating
system, hardware and software configurations. Check with your PC manufacturer for details.
4 Intel® PROSet for Wireless software may not be supported by your PC manufacturer. Check with your PC manufacturer for details on availability.
5 Wireless connectivity and some features may require the purchase of additional software, services, or external hardware. Availability of public wireless LAN access points is limited, wireless functionality may vary by country.
See http://www.intel.com/products/centrino/more_info for more information.
6 Roaming is supported only between each respective band and mode of access points.
7 Some security solutions may not be supported by your PC’s operating system and/or by your PC manufacturer. Check with your PC manufacturer for details on availability.
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