Cisco Cisco Aironet 350 Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Client Adapter Information Guide
Q. Will the Cisco MPI350 appear on a Cisco price list?
A. No, the Cisco MPI350 will not appear on a Cisco price list since Cisco will not be selling
this product.
this product.
Q. Who can buy the Cisco MPI350?
A. Because the Cisco MPI350 is an embedded adapter, issues such as regulatory approvals
and laptop warranty prevent it from being sold to anyone besides PC and device OEMs. This
product is not available to the aftermarket (post factory embedded), whether via Ambit
directly or through distributors or Cisco resellers.
and laptop warranty prevent it from being sold to anyone besides PC and device OEMs. This
product is not available to the aftermarket (post factory embedded), whether via Ambit
directly or through distributors or Cisco resellers.
Q. Why is the Cisco MPI350 not available for aftermarket sales?
A. The Cisco MPI350 cannot be sold as an aftermarket adapter because:
Regulatory certification is based on the MPI350 being coupled with a particular
antenna. Although modular regulatory approvals are available, they only apply to the
original equipment manufacturer (OEM), who is responsible for embedding similar
antennas in different devices. Modular regulatory approval does not eliminate the
restriction on aftermarket sales since the end user might embed the adapter in devices
with unapproved antennas.
antenna. Although modular regulatory approvals are available, they only apply to the
original equipment manufacturer (OEM), who is responsible for embedding similar
antennas in different devices. Modular regulatory approval does not eliminate the
restriction on aftermarket sales since the end user might embed the adapter in devices
with unapproved antennas.
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Although the MPI350 is based on the standard Mini−PCI Type IIIA form factor, there
are nevertheless variations in how an OEM embeds the adapter, including how the
adapter is secured in the device, how diversity is implemented (on−radio vs.
off−radio), and whether external LEDs or a radio off switch is supported.
are nevertheless variations in how an OEM embeds the adapter, including how the
adapter is secured in the device, how diversity is implemented (on−radio vs.
off−radio), and whether external LEDs or a radio off switch is supported.
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Potential warranty issues preventing an enduser from embedding the MPI350 in a
laptop or other device.
laptop or other device.
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Q. Is the Cisco MPI350 available as an aftermarket (post factory
embedded) upgrade on existing laptops?
embedded) upgrade on existing laptops?
A. The Cisco MPI350 is not generally available as an aftermarket adapter; however,
individual PC and device OEMs may decide to offer the Cisco MPI350 as an aftermarket
upgrade specifically in their wireless−ready devices. At this point, only IBM is offering such
an aftermarket upgrade for certain IBM wireless−ready laptops. Your customer should
contact their PC and device OEM for specific information.
individual PC and device OEMs may decide to offer the Cisco MPI350 as an aftermarket
upgrade specifically in their wireless−ready devices. At this point, only IBM is offering such
an aftermarket upgrade for certain IBM wireless−ready laptops. Your customer should
contact their PC and device OEM for specific information.
Q. What support and hardware warranty are provided with the Cisco
MPI350?
MPI350?
A. PC and device OEMs define the support and hardware warranty offerings for the Cisco
MPI350 embedded in their laptops and devices. Cisco does not provide support or hardware
warranty for the Cisco MPI350.
MPI350 embedded in their laptops and devices. Cisco does not provide support or hardware
warranty for the Cisco MPI350.
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