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Wireless Networking
Intel® wireless networking solutions enable network connectivity without wires for notebook PC platforms. Intel® products provide uncompromising performance, enhanced security, and scalability for fast, flexible connectivity at work, at home, or on the road.
Intel® Centrino® wireless 802.11n products
Intel® Centrino® wireless 802.11n adapters provide up to 450 Mbps of bandwidth¹ for today's demanding applications such as streaming High-Definition (HD) video or backing up your digital media files. In addition, Intel Centrino wireless 802.11n products are backwards compatible to today's installed base of legacy 802.11a/b/g/n networks enabling you to connect in more places.
- View the Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 and Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 products
- View the Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000
Intel enterprise-class Wi-Fi
The Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software◊ works in conjunction with Intel's Wi-Fi products to deliver best-in-class enterprise WLAN. Intel® PROSet/Wireless Enterprise Software offers the must-have features and tools for enterprise IT to provide built-in WLAN manageability, improve security, reduce deployment complexity, and save time and money.
- Learn more about Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software for the enterprise
- Learn how Intel® Centrino® wireless technology delivers enterprise-class WLAN solutions
Intel® WiMAX products²
Mobile broadband on the go
WiMAX extends broadband connectivity beyond WiFi hotspots, enabling faster download speeds, and metro-wide connectivity. To take advantage of existing WiFi hotspots and to offer service beyond them, Intel provides WiFi and WiMAX connectivity in a highly compact module on Intel® processor laptops. Take your high-speed Internet with you around town with WiMAX-enabled Intel processor based laptops.
- View the Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 product
- View the Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 and 5150 products
Intel® My WiFi Technology
Building on the advanced Wi-Fi features of Intel® Centrino® wireless products, Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) creates a mobile Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (Wi-Fi PAN) on select models of notebook computers. This new Wi-Fi capability allows simple, more secure, and direct Wi-Fi connections for up to eight Wi-Fi Certified* devices.
Connect with Intel® Centrino® certification
The "Connect with Intel® Centrino®" program certification means your access point has met strict, Intel-defined performance and interoperability standards, delivering the 802.11n bandwidth, range, and compatibility you expect from your Intel Centrino wireless enabled laptops.
That means whole house coverage and better performance for digital media streaming, multiplayer games, voice over IP phone calls, and file transfers.
Intel® legacy Wi-Fi products
Check for updated drivers to ensure that your existing legacy Intel Wi-Fi products perform at their maximum capabilities.
Are all 802.11n created equal?
Ever wonder why your Wi-Fi connection drops sporadically?
Get ready for the mobile revolution with WiMAX
WiMAX delivers rich broadband connectivity over a wide area to allow you to work, play, and stay connected in more places.
¹ Up to 2x greater range enabled by 3x3 802.11n implementations with three spatial streams. Up to 450 Mbps of Bandwidth based on the theoretical maximum bandwidth enabled by 3x3 802.11n implementations with three spatial streams in combination with a three-spatial stream access point. Actual wireless throughput and/or range will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware, and software configurations. Check with your PC and access point manufacturer for details.
² Requires a WiMAX-enabled device and subscription to a WiMAX broadband service. May require purchase of additional software or hardware. WiMAX availability is limited; consult your service provider for details and network limitations. Actual performance will vary depending on your service provider and other variables. See www.intel.com/go/wimax for more information.
◊Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software supports may not be supported by your PC's operating system and/or by your PC manufacturer. Some features may require specific hardware configurations. Check with your PC manufacturer for details.