Alpha Networks WMPD16SN 802.11a/g Mini-PCI Card User Manual User s manual WMP D16SN FCC Updated

Alpha Networks Inc. 802.11a/g Mini-PCI Card User s manual WMP D16SN FCC Updated

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Installation Guide For WMP-D16SN IEEE 802.11a/g Mini-PCI Card
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. We declare this product is limited in CH1-CH11 for 2.4G
band by specific firmware controlled by the manufacturer and is not user changeable. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following condition- 1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. 3) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. And OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to change the domain selection. As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example: Access point, Wireless Router, Notebook, etc.). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains TX FCC ID: RRK-WMPD16SN”. Manual Information That Must be Included The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end
user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrate this module. The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information in a prominent location “ IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. We declare this product is limited in CH1-CH11 for 2.4G band by specific firmware controlled by the manufacturer and is not user changeable. If the end product integrating this module is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, the following warning statement must be included in the user manual. The 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency band in US/Canada is restricted to indoor use only. Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for
successful communication. Because high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) in 5250-5350 MHz, these radars could cause interference and/or damage to license exempt LAN devices. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Test Utility Installation: 1. Unzip “ART_V52_build58.zip” to “C:\”. 2. The utility must run on Win2000 or WinXP. Hardware Installation: Before insert the adapter , please execute the below instruction at first !! 1. Win2000 OS : Enter in the directory : C:\ ART_V52_build58\art_driver\bin\2000 Execute the inst_new_drv_2k.bat : WinXP OS : Enter in the directory : C:\ ART_V52_build58\ art_driver\bin\XP\ Execute the inst_new_drv_xp.bat 2. Insert the adapter , then install the driver , the driver is located at Win2000 OS : C:\ ART_V52_build58\art_driver\bin\2000 WinXP OS : C:\ ART_V52_build58\ art_driver\bin\XP\ Configuration: 1. Enter the DOS command mode , then change the directory to : C:\ ART_V52_build58\art\bin\ 2. Input the instruction : art \id=2062
Then press enter . ART TEST MODE: 1. Once utility is executed, a menu with test options will appear. To run a test, press the character key that is assigned to the test option. For example, press “c” to run the continuous transmit test, or press “r ” to run the continuous receive test. 2. Continuous Transmit Options. The channel frequency, data rate and output power could be changed in continuous transmit options. Press “c” to increase the output power , 11a Power (data rate 6Mbps) is 17dBm, , Press ESC to return to the main Test Options menu when finished. 3. Continuous Receive Options Continuous receive options will put the radio into receive mode to allow for radio measurements. Press ESC to return to the main Test Options menu when finished.
1.0 Scope 1.1 Document This document is to specify the product requirements for IEEE 802.11a/g Mini-PCI Card. This Mini-PCI Card is based on Atheros AR5006X chipset that complied with IEEE 802.11a standard from 5.15~5.35GHz wideband. With seamless roaming, fully interoperability and advanced security with WEP standard, IEEE 802.11a/g Mini-PCI Card offers absolute interoperability with different vendors’ 802.11a Access Points through the wireless LAN. 1.2 Product Features Ÿ Compatible with IEEE 802.11a standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data rate. Ÿ Compatible with IEEE 802.11b standard to provide wireless 11Mbps data rate. Ÿ Compatible with IEEE 802.11g standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data rate. Ÿ Operation at 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz and 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz frequency band to meet worldwide regulations Ÿ Dynamic date rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 for IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g Ÿ Dynamic date rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for IEEE 802.11b Ÿ Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching Ÿ Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128/152-bit WEP for security Ÿ Supports infrastructure networks via Access Point and ad-hoc network via peer-to-peer communication Ÿ Dual UFL antenna connectors for diversity Ÿ Supports DFS/TPC for European operation Ÿ Supports WPA and AES enhanced security Ÿ Support WPA and WPA2 enhanced security Ÿ Supports WMM and Jumpstart function*(Drivers only support Windows XP
and 2K) Ÿ Friendly user configuration and utilities Ÿ Drivers support Windows 98SE, ME, 2K, and XP Ÿ Supports Mini-PCI Type IIIB form factor 2.0 Requirements The following sections identify the detailed requirements of the IEEE 802.11a/g Mini-PCI Card. 2.1 Functional Block Diagram 802.11a/g AR5413 MAC/BBP/RF PC Mini-PCI UFL Connectors
2.2 General Requirement 2.2.1 IEEE 802.11a Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.1.1 Standard Ÿ IEEE 802.11a 2.2.1.2 Radio and Modulation Type Ÿ BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM 2.2.1.3 Operating Frequency Ÿ 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz and 5.725 ~ 5.85GHz for US and Canada Ÿ 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz for Japan* 2.2.1.4 Channel Numbers Ÿ 8 non-overlapping channels for US and Canada Ÿ 4 non-overlapping channels for Japan* 2.2.1.5 Data Rate Ÿ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps 2.2.1.6 Media Access Protocol Ÿ CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.1.7 Transmitter Output Power (Average power) Ÿ Typical RF Output Power at each Data Rate Ÿ +10 ~ 13dBm at 54Mbps Ÿ +11 ~ 14dBm at 48Mbps Ÿ +13 ~ 16dBm at 36Mbps Ÿ +15 ~ 17dBm at 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps 2.2.1.8 Receiver Sensitivity Ÿ Typical Sensitivity at Which Frame (1000-byte PDUs) Error Rate = 10% Ÿ –87dBm at 6Mbps Ÿ –86dBm at 9Mbps Ÿ –85dBm at 12Mbps Ÿ –83dBm at 18Mbps Ÿ –80dBm at 24Mbps Ÿ –76dBm at 36Mbps Ÿ –71dBm at 48Mbps Ÿ –66dBm at 54Mbps 2.2.2 IEEE 802.11b Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.2.1 Standard Ÿ IEEE 802.11b 2.2.2.2 Radio and Modulation Schemes Ÿ DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK 2.2.2.3 Operating Frequency Ÿ 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM band
# Feature Detailed Description 2.2.2.4 Channel Numbers Ÿ 11 channels for United States and Canada 13 channels for Europe Countries 14 channels for Japan 2.2.2.5 Data Rate Ÿ 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps 2.2.2.6 Media Access Protocol Ÿ CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.2.7 Transmitter Output Power (Average power) Ÿ Typical 18dBm at 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps 2.2.2.8 Receiver Sensitivity Ÿ Typical –84dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER Ÿ Typical –90dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PER 2.2.3 IEEE 802.11g Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.3.1 Standard Ÿ IEEE 802.11g 2.2.3.2 Radio and Modulation Schemes Ÿ BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, and OFDM 2.2.3.3 Operating Frequency Ÿ 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM band 2.2.3.4 Channel Numbers Ÿ 11 channels for United States and Canada 13 channels for Europe Countries 13 channels for Japan 2.2.3.5 Data Rate Ÿ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps Ÿ 108Mbps for USA 2.2.3.6 Media Access Protocol Ÿ CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.3.7 Transmitter Output Power (Average power) Ÿ Typical RF Output Power at each Data Rate Ÿ +11 ~ 15dBm at 54Mbps Ÿ +12 ~ 16dBm at 48Mbps Ÿ +13 ~ 17dBm at 36Mbps Ÿ +16 ~ 18dBm at 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps 2.2.3.8 Receiver Sensitivity Ÿ Typical Sensitivity at Which Frame (1000-byte PDUs) Error Rate = 10% Ÿ –87dBm at 6Mbps Ÿ –86dBm at 9Mbps Ÿ –85dBm at 12Mbps Ÿ –83dBm at 18Mbps Ÿ –80dBm at 24Mbps Ÿ –76dBm at 36Mbps Ÿ –71dBm at 48Mbps Ÿ –66dBm at 54Mbps
2.2.4 General Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.4.1 Antenna Connector Ÿ Dual UFL antenna connectors 2.2.4.2 Operating Voltage Ÿ 3.3VDC +/- 10% 2.2.4.3 Current Consumption Ÿ 520mA at continuous transmit mode Ÿ 260mA at continuous receive mode Ÿ 15mA at sleep mode 2.2.4.4 Form Factor and Interface Ÿ Mini-PCI Type IIIB form factor 2.2.4.5 LEDs Ÿ External LED function supported
2.3 Software Requirements The Configuration Software supports Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP. This configuration software includes the following functions: Ÿ Information Information allows you to monitor network status. Ÿ Configuration Configuration allows you to configure parameters for wireless networking. Ÿ Security Supports enhanced security WEP, 802.1x,WPA,WPA2. 2.3.1 Information # Feature Detailed Description 2.3.1.1 General Information Ÿ General Information shows the name of Wireless Adapter, Adapter MAC Address, Regulatory Domain, Firmware Version, and Utility Version. 2.3.1.2 Current Link Information Ÿ Current Link Information shows the Current Setting ESSID, Channel Number, Associated BSSID, Network Type (infrastructure or Ad-hoc network), WEP Status (enable or disable), Link Status (Connect or Dis-connect), Signal Strength, and Link Quality. 2.3.1.3 Site survey Ÿ To search the neighboring access points and display the information of all access points. 2.3.2 Configuration # Feature Detailed Description 2.3.2.1 ESS ID Ÿ Input an SSID number if the roaming feature is enabled Ÿ Supports for ASCII printable characters. 2.3.2.2 Network Type Ÿ Ad-hoc Mode and 802.11 Ad-hoc Mode for network configurations that do not have any access points Ÿ Infrastructure Mode for network configurations with access points 2.3.2.3 Power Save Ÿ Extend the battery life of clients by allowing the client to sleep for short periods of time
# Feature Detailed Description while the Access Point buffers the messages. 2.3.2.4 RTS Threshold Ÿ Set the number of bytes used for fragmentation boundary for messages 2.3.2.5 Fragment Threshold Ÿ Set the number of bytes used for RTS/CTS boundary 2.3.2.6 Transmission Speed Ÿ This indicates the communication rates. Select appropriate transmission speed to match your wireless LAN settings 2.3.2.7 Roaming Ÿ Support Automatic or Manual Rescan to associate with access point. 2.3.3 Security # Feature Detailed Description 2.3.3.1 Encryption Ÿ RC4 encryption algorithm Ÿ Support 64/128/152 bit WEP encryption Ÿ Support open system and shared key authentication 2.3.3.2 WEP Management Ÿ Four WEP keys can be selected Ÿ STA with WEP off will never associate any AP with WEP enabled Ÿ WEP Key Format: Option for Hex format 2.3.3.3 802.1x Ÿ Support EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP 2.3.3.4 WPA Ÿ Support WPA/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2-EAP Ÿ Support Cipher Mode AES and TKIP 2.4 Mechanical Requirements # Feature Detailed Description 2.4.1 Length Ÿ 44.6mm 2.4.2 Width Ÿ 50.75mm 2.4.3 Height Ÿ 5mm 2.5 Compatibility Requirements This device passes the following compatibility requirements. # Feature Detailed Description 2.5.1 Wi-Fi Ÿ Meet Wi-Fi certification for IEEE 802.11a/b/g product 2.5.2 WHQL Ÿ Meet applicable WHQL certification requirements
# Feature Detailed Description 2.5.3 Physical Layer and Functionality Ÿ Meet ALPHA Engineering Test Plan and Test Report 2.6 Requirements of Reliability, Maintainability and Quality # Feature Detailed Description 2.6.1 MTBF Ÿ Mean Time Between Failure > 30,000 hours 2.6.2 Maintainability Ÿ There is no scheduled preventive maintenance required 2.6.3 Quality Ÿ The product quality is followed-up by ALPHA factory quality control system 2.7 Environmental Requirements # Feature Detailed Description 2.7.1 Operating Temperature Conditions Ÿ The product is capable of continuous reliable operation when operating in ambient temperature of 0 ℃ to +55℃. 2.7.2 Non-Operating Temperature Conditions Ÿ Neither subassemblies is damaged nor the operational performance is degraded when restored to the operating temperature after exposing to storage temperature in the range of –20 ℃ to +75 ℃. 2.7.3 Operating Humidity conditions Ÿ The product is capable of continuous reliable operation when subjected to relative humidity in the range of 10% and 90% non-condensing. 2.7.4 Non-Operating Humidity Conditions Ÿ The product is not damaged nor the performance is degraded after exposure to relative humidity ranging from 5% to 95% non-condensing

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