What wireless standards does the HP 631954-001 adapter support?

According to the product categorization, this Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 adapter is a dual-band 802.11 a b g n 2x2 WiFi card. That means it is designed to work with wireless networks operating within the 802.11 a, 802.11 b, 802.11 g, and 802.11 n standards, allowing it to connect to access points configured within that standards group.

Is the HP Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 631954-001 a dual-band adapter?

Yes. The product is explicitly categorized as a dual-band 802.11 a b g n 2x2 WiFi card. Dual-band classification indicates it is intended for deployments that use both bands associated with those 802.11 standards, enabling more flexible placement of client devices across the supported wireless spectrum in that technology generation.

What interface does the HP 631954-001 wireless card use?

The HP Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 with SKU 631954-001 is described as a Mini PCI Express wireless adapter. This means it is intended to install directly into a Mini PCI Express slot on compatible system boards, providing an integrated internal wireless solution rather than an external USB-based connection.

What is the antenna configuration of this HP Intel Centrino 6205 card?

The adapter is listed as a 2x2 WiFi card within the dual-band 802.11 a b g n category. The 2x2 description refers to its multi-stream configuration for wireless connectivity in the context of 802.11 n technology, aligning with common enterprise client specifications for that class of WiFi adapter.

What type of product is the HP 631954-001 in terms of form factor?

This product is categorized as a Mini PCI Express wireless adapter and a dual-band 802.11 a b g n 2x2 WiFi card. That indicates it is an internal Mini PCI Express card form factor designed to provide WiFi connectivity within systems that include a suitable Mini PCI Express slot for wireless adapters.

631954-001 - HP 631954-001 dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi adapter

Name: HP 631954-001 dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: 631954-001

631954-001 - HP 631954-001 dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205, SKU 631954-001, is a Mini PCI Express wireless adapter designed for systems that require a dual-band WiFi solution. It is categorized as a dual-band 802.11 a b g n 2x2 WiFi card, making it suitable for environments that use both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless networks. As a Mini PCI Express wireless adapter, it integrates directly into compatible system boards, helping streamline internal wireless connectivity without external dongles. Supporting 802.11 a b g n standards, this adapter can interoperate with a broad range of legacy and more recent wireless access points within those protocols. The 2x2 designation reflects its multi-stream wireless design, aligned with typical enterprise and business client deployment patterns. This model provides IT teams with a defined form factor and wireless standard set that can be matched against existing infrastructure requirements during hardware planning and refresh cycles.

Dual-band 802.11 a b g n wireless support
2x2 WiFi card design for supported n networks
Mini PCI Express wireless adapter interface
HP branded Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Supports legacy and n standards within a b g n
Compact internal card for compatible systems

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	631954-001
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Technology	Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 2x2 MIMO
Form Factor	Half-height Mini PCI Express card
Product Line	Intel Centrino Advanced-N
Product Type	Wireless network adapter
Adapter Weight	4.0 g
Microsoft WHQL	Microsoft WHQL certified
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

Compatible systems

Confirmed as HP spare WiFi card 631954-001 used in at least HP EliteBook 8570p.

HP EliteBook
Model: 8570p
Form factor: Notebook
Listed as original wireless WiFi card 631954-001 for HP EliteBook 15.6" 8570p.

Best for

Dual-band WiFi environments
Suitable for deployments that rely on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless networks, leveraging the dual-band 802.11 a b g n capabilities of the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 card.
Mixed standard WLANs
Useful in networks that still operate legacy 802.11 a b g alongside 802.11 n, as the adapter supports all these standards for broad compatibility within that scope.
Mini PCI Express based systems
Designed for systems using a Mini PCI Express wireless adapter slot, enabling integrated wireless connectivity without relying on external USB WiFi solutions.
2x2 WiFi client configurations
Appropriate for client devices that benefit from a 2x2 WiFi configuration, aligning the adapter’s 2x2 design with infrastructure configured for multiple spatial streams within 802.11 n.
Standard business client refresh
Applicable for business client hardware refresh projects where a defined Mini PCI Express WiFi card with 802.11 a b g n 2x2 support is required to match existing wireless standards.

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Diversity Support	On-board diversity support for systems with two antennas

Dual Band Support	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band operation

Range Enhancement	Up to 2x range compared to 802.11a/b/g solutions

SoftAP Capability	Supports software access point (SoftAP) operation in 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band

Adapter Dimensions	26.80 mm x 30.00 mm x 2.40 mm max (top side) and 1.35 mm max (bottom side)

Architecture Modes	Supports Infrastructure and SoftAP modes; supports simultaneous Client and SoftAP (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz on applicable versions)

Radio Architecture	Dual-band 2x2 MIMO radio with support for 20 MHz and 40 MHz channels

Data Link Protocols	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Radio Power Control	Supports hardware and software radio disable for power saving

Compatible HP Series	HP EliteBook 8570p

Radio On Off Control	Hardware and software radio on off control supported

Stream Configuration	2x2 dual-stream MIMO

Antenna Configuration	2x2 MIMO

Supported Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8 (planned), Microsoft Windows XP, Linux

Intel vPro Technology Support	Supports Intel vPro Technology (select platforms)

Intel Smart Connect Technology	Supports Intel Smart Connect Technology

Security Encryption Algorithms	64 bit and 128 bit WEP, AES CCMP, TKIP

Security Authentication Methods	WPA, WPA2, 802.1X with EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA

Performance

Adapter MTBF Class	Designed as a long-life embedded module (industrial temperature version available)
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	300 Mbps
Maximum Theoretical Throughput	Up to 300 Mbps data rate with 802.11n

Networking Ports & Interfaces

LED Output	Single LED output for wireless activity (On Off)
Host Interface	PCIe Half MiniCard
Interface Type	PCI Express Half Mini Card
Wireless Protocol	802.11a/b/g/n
IEEE WLAN Standards	IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, plus 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h support
Wi-Fi Direct Support	Wi-Fi Direct supported for peer-to-peer device connections
Power Management Features	Advanced power management featuring optimized transmit power and sleep states
Management and QoS Features	Supports WMM quality of service
Supported Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Intel Wireless Display Support	Supports Intel Wireless Display technology
Wi-Fi Direct Encryption and Authentication	WPA2 with AES CCMP for Wi-Fi Direct connections

HP 631954-001 dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi adapter