Alpha Networks 2005010121-1 WLAN 802.11g Mini PCI Card User Manual MiniPCI WLAN Card
Alpha Networks Inc. WLAN 802.11g Mini PCI Card MiniPCI WLAN Card
Users Manual
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MiniPCI WLAN Card
OEM installation Manual
Version 0.1
0-Introduction
The Intersil ISL38000M WLAN NIC is a complete wireless high speed Network Interface Card (NIC)
utilizing the Intersil PRISM GT ® chip set. It conforms to the IEEE 802.11g protocol and operates in
the 2.45 GHz ISM frequency bands.
It provides a complete reference design evaluation platform of hardware and software to system
providers or integrators requiring wireless data communications capability and is ideal for integration
into computer platforms.
• Fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11g WLAN standards
• FCC Certified Under Part 15 (pending) to Operate in the 2.45 Bands
• Support for 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps OFDM, 11 and 5.5 Mbps CCK and legacy 2 and 1
Mbps data rates
• Driver Supports Microsoft Windows ® 98/SE, ME, XP and 2000 (SR1)
1-OEM Installation procedure
1.1 Installing the miniPCI card into the host PC Notebook
a-open miniPCI slot cover of host PC Notebook housing
b-insert miniPCI card into miniPCI slot
c-connect the host PC notebook antennas to the miniPCI card antenna connectors (Hirose type UFL
connector)
d-close miniPCI slot cover of host PC Notebook housing
1.2 Installing the software drivers
a-Start windows
b-When windows detects new hardware and asks for drivers, point to directory where the Intersil driver
is located (for example floppy drive, cdrom , harddisk) to install.
c-after drivers are installed, restart windows
d-the Intersil WLAN icon will appear in system tray on the bottom right of the screen (see yellow
arrow in fig. 01)
fig, 01: Intersil WLAN icon
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e-double click the Intersil WLAN icon to open the WLAN settings, the following window will appear
(see fig.02)
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f-click on configuration tab
and select which type of network is required (access point or Peer-to-peer
mode), see fig. 03.
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g-select what TX rate is required (default setting is fully automatic) see fig. 04.
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h-select what encryption type
is required, 64 or 128 bit WEP (default setting is disabled) see fig. 05.
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i-click on the status tab to see the connection status (fig.06).
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j-click on the about tab to
see the software drivers versions and MAC address (fig.07).
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1.3 Wireless LAN installation guide lines and Authorization for use
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions
included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to
this device that are not expressly approved by Intersil may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. Intersil is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized
modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other
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than specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such
unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Intersil and its authorized resellers or
distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from
failing to comply with these guidelines.
The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments for example:
* On board of airplanes, or
* In an explosive environment, or
* In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific organizations or environments
(e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please
first verify authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment.
2-Regulatory information
2.1 FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved
antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory
certifications and approvals
2.2 FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
Warning:
In order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the user is
advised to maintain a distance of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the antenna of this device while it is in
use.
2.3 FCC Electronic Emission Notices
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
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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2.4 FCC Radio Frequency 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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 or more 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
2.5 Export restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the
US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license.
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2.6 Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the European
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Compliance to essential test suites is met per standards:
R&TTE Harmonized Standard Description
LVD specification
EN 60950
EN 60950,ed. (1992), incl A1(1993), A2(1993), A3(1995) and
A4(1997)
Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical
business equipment.
Meets R&TTE directive art. 3.1.a of essential requirements on
protection of the health and sefety of the user.
ETSI EMC specification
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.2.1
(2000-08)
ETSI EN 301 489-17 V1.1.1
(2000-09)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
and services;
Part 1: Common technical requirements
Part 17: Specific conditions for Wideband data and HIPERLAN
equipment
Meets R&TTE directive art. 3.1.b of essential requirements on
protection with respect to Electro Magnetic Compatibility.
ETSI RF specification
ETSI EN 300 328
Part 1 V1.2.2 (2000-07)
ETSI EN 300 328
Part 2 V1.1.1 (2000-07)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Wideband Transmission systems; data transmission equipment
operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum
modulation techniques;
Part 1: Technical characteristics and test conditions
Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements
under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
Meets R&TTE directive art. 3.2.a on effective use of spectrum so as to
avoid harmful interference.
Important Notice :
This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for home
and office use in EU and EFTA member states. In some EU /
EFTA member states some restrictions may apply. Please
contact local spectrum management authorithies for further
details before putting this device into operation.
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3-Technical Specifications
Radio Technology IEEE 802.11g Turbo (DSSS and OFDM)
Operating Frequency 2400-2497MHz ISM band
Modulation Schemes DQPSK, DBPSK, CCK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM
RF Channel Availability 11 channels for United States (2412 MHz to 2462 MHz)
13 channels for Europe (2412 MHz to 2472 MHz)
13 channels for Japan (2412 MHz to 2472 MHz), channel 14 only
available in DSSS mode (11 Mbps max)
Data Rate Support for 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps OFDM, 11 and
5.5 Mbps CCK and legacy 2 and 1 Mbps data rates
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK
Transmitter RF Output Power < 18.0 dBm EIRP (typical) including antenna gain
Antenna Type Internal diversity antennas with 1 dBi rated gain
Operating Voltage 3.3 VDC via PC host miniPCI slot
Interface miniPCI formfactor 3A
Device driver Support Microsoft® Windows® NT, 2000, ME, and XP
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 2.5cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
ALPHA declared that WMP-G03 is limited in CH1~11 from 2412 to 2462 MHz by specified
firmware controlled in USA.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
The antenna must be installed such that 2.5 cm is maintained between the antenna and users,
and
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as 2 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 2.5 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users.The final end product must
be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains TX FCC ID: RRK2005010121-1”.
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 2.5
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.