Cisco AIR-PCM352 Aironet 350 Series 2.4GHz 802.11b PCMCIA Wireless LAN Adapter

Cisco AIR-PCM352 Aironet 350 Series 2.4GHz 802.11b PCMCIA Wireless LAN Adapter

The Cisco AIR-PCM352 is part of the Aironet 350 Series, one of Cisco's most widely deployed 802.11b wireless LAN product families. It is a PCMCIA (PC Card) Type II wireless adapter designed for laptops, providing 2.4 GHz 802.11b connectivity at up to 11 Mbps. The card features integrated diversity antennas built into the protruding antenna stub, eliminating the need for an external antenna and improving reception in variable signal environments.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: AIR-PCM352 (AIR-PCM350 Series)
• Interface: PCMCIA (PC Card) Type II
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b
• Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz (DS)
• Maximum Data Rate: 11 Mbps
• Antenna: Integrated diversity antennas
• Input Power: 5V DC, 800mA
• Region: AIR-AMERICAS
• FCC ID: LDK102040
• Certifications: FCC, CE 0650
• Operating System Support: Windows CE, 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP; NDIS; Linux; Mac
• Card only — no software CD, cables, or accessories included

Applications

The Cisco Aironet 350 Series was introduced in the early 2000s and became a standard enterprise-grade 802.11b wireless solution, commonly deployed in corporate networks, educational institutions, and healthcare environments managed through Cisco's Aironet infrastructure. The AIR-PCM352 PCMCIA form factor targets laptops and notebooks of the late 1990s through mid-2000s era, when PCMCIA was the dominant expansion interface for mobile computing. These cards are still sought after for use with legacy laptops running Windows 98/2000/XP or Linux, as well as for networking hobbyists and IT professionals maintaining older Cisco Aironet wireless infrastructure. The 350 Series was also notable for its relatively high transmit power compared to competing 802.11b adapters of the time, making it a preferred choice in environments requiring extended range.