Alpha Networks 2012060056-1 Wireless AC Module User Manual WLAN Client

Alpha Networks Inc. Wireless AC Module WLAN Client

User Manual

Manual WMC-AC01 Wireless AC Module Revision: 1.0
ii Contents 1.0 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................. 3 2.0 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................ 3 2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 4 2.2.1 IEEE 802.11a Section .......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.2 IEEE 802.11n Section. ............................................................................................................................... ………5 2.2.3 IEEE 802.11ac Section…………………………………………………………………………………………………… .7 2.2.4 General Section ................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.3 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 7 2.3.1 Security ................................................................................................................................................................ 8 2.4 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 8 2.5 COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 8 2.6 REQUIREMENTS OF RELIABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY AND QUALITY ..................................................................... 8 2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 8
3 1.0 Scope 1.1 Document This document is to specify the product requirements for 802.11ac PCI Express. This PCI Express card is based on BCM chip that complied with IEEE 802.11ac from 5GHz, and it is also backward compatible to comply with IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11n standard. 1.2 Product Features  Compatible with IEEE 802.11a high rate standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data rate  Compatible with IEEE 802.11n draft standard to provide wireless 300Mbps data rate  Compatible with IEEE 802.11ac draft standard to provide wireless 1300Mbps data rate  Operation at 5.15~5.85GHz frequency band to meet worldwide regulations  Supports WEP, 802.1x, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security  Friendly user configuration and diagnostic utilities  Support Linux driver.  Supports PCIe interface . 2.0 Requirements The following sections identify the detailed requirements of the 802.11ac PCI Express. 2.1 Functional Block Diagram : BCM-4360 (PCI-e)
4 2.2 General Requirements 2.2.1 IEEE 802.11a Section Feature Detailed Description 2.2.1.1 Standard  IEEE 802.11a 2.2.1.2 Radio and Modulation Schemes  BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, with OFDM 2.2.1.3 Operating Frequency  5150MHz~5250MHz,5725MHz~5850MHz 2.2.1.4 Channel Numbers  Ch36~CH64/CH149~CH165 2.2.1.5 Data Rate  54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps 2.2.1.6 Media Access Protocol  CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.1.7 Transmitter Output Power  Frequency 5180~5240MHz  Typical RF Output Power at each RF chain, Data Rate and at room Temp. 25degree C ( tolerance ± 2dB )  8 dBm (+/-2dB) at 6 to 9 Mbps  8 dBm (+/-2dB) at12~24 Mbps  8 dBm (+/-2dB) at 36~54 Mbps  Frequency 5745~5825MHz  Typical RF Output Power at each RF chain, Data Rate and at room Temp. 25degree C ( tolerance ± 2dB )  20 dBm (+/-2dB) at 6 to 9 Mbps  20 dBm (+/-2dB) at12~24 Mbps  18 dBm (+/-2dB) at 36~54 Mbps Note: The maximum RF output power setting is different by channel and individual country regulations. 2.2.1.8 Effective Isotropic Radiated Power  EIRP17.5dbm@ CH36~CH64  EIRP29.5dbm@ CH149~CH165 2.2.1.9 Receiver Sensitivity  Error Rate = 10% at room temperature. –82dBm at 6Mbps –81dBm at 9Mbps –79dBm at 12Mbps –77dBm at 18Mbps –74dBm at 24Mbps –70dBm at 36Mbps –66dBm at 48Mbps –65dBm at 54Mbps 2.2.2 IEEE 802.11n Section Feature Detailed Description 2.2.2.1 Standard  IEEE 802.11n 2.2.2.2 Radio and Modulation Schemes  BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM 2.2.2.3 Operating Frequency  5150MHz~5250MHz,5725MHz~5850MHz 2.2.2.4 Channel Numbers  Ch36~CH48 , CH149~CH165 for IEEE 802.11a/n 2.2.2.5 Data Rate  6.5~300 Mbps 2.2.2.6 Media Access Protocol  CSMA/CA with ACK
5 Feature Detailed Description 2.2.2.7 Transmitter Output Power N mode HT20 (5180MHz~5240MHz)  Typical RF Output Power at each RF chain, Data Rate and at room Temp. 25degree C ( tolerance ± 2dB )  Typical 10dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS0 to MCS23 N mode HT40 (5180MHz~5240MHz)  Typical 12dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS0 to MCS23 N mode HT20 (5745MHz~58250MHz)  Typical 20dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS0/1 and MCS8/9 and MCS16/17  Typical 20dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS2~ MCS4 and MCS10~MCS12 and MCS18~MCS20  Typical 18dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS5~MCS7 and MCS 13~MCS15 and MCS21~MCS23 N mode HT40 (5745MHz~58250MHz)  Typical 20dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS0/1 and MCS8/9 and MCS16/17  Typical 20dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS2~ MCS4 and MCS10~MCS12 and MCS18~MCS20  Typical 18dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS5~MCS7 and MCS 13~MCS15 and MCS21~MCS23 Note: The maximum RF output power setting is different by channel and individual country regulations. 2.2.2.8 Effective Isotropic Radiated Power  EIRP20.5dbm@ CH36~CH48  EIRP29.5dbm@ CH149~CH165 2.2.2.9 Receiver Sensitivity  N mode HT20(MHZ) -82dBm at (MCS0/8/16) -79dBm at (MCS1/9/17) -77dBm at (MCS2/10/18) -74dBm at (MCS3/11/19) -70dBm at (MCS4/12/20) -66dBm at (MCS5/13/21) -65dBm at (MCS6/14/22) -64dBm at (MCS7/15/23)  N mode HT40(MHZ) -79dBm at (MCS0/8/16) -76dBm at (MCS1/9/17) -74dBm at (MCS2/10/18) -71dBm at (MCS3/11/19) -67dBm at (MCS4/12/20) -63dBm at (MCS5/13/21) -62dBm at (MCS6/14/22) -61dBm at (MCS7/15/23)
6 2.2.3 IEEE 802.11ac Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.3.1 Standard  IEEE 802.11ac 2.2.3.2 Radio and Modulation Schemes  BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM , up to 256QAM with OFDM 2.2. 3.3 Operating Frequency  5150MHz~5250MHz, 5725MHz~5850MHz 2.2. 3.4 Channel Numbers  CH42 , CH155 for IEEE 802.11a/n 2.2. 3.5 Data Rate  6.5~1300 Mbps 2.2. 3.6 Media Access Protocol  CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.3.7 Transmitter Output Power  Typical RF Output Power at each RF chain, Data Rate and at room Temp. 25degree C ( tolerance ± 2dB ) VHT 20 (5180MHz~5240MHz)  Typical RF Output Power at each RF chain, Data Rate and at room Temp. 25degree C ( tolerance ± 2dB )  Typical 10dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS0 to MCS9 VHT40 /VHT80 (5180MHz~5240MHz)  Typical 11dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS0 to MCS9 VHT20 (5745MHz~58250MHz)  Typical 20dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS0/1,  Typical 20dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS2~ MCS4  Typical 18dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS5~MCS7  Typical 14dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS8/9 VHT40 (5745MHz~58250MHz)  Typical 20dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS0/1  Typical 20dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS2~ MCS4  Typical 18dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS5~MCS7  Typical 14dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS8/9 VHT80 (5755MHz)  Typical 20dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS0/1  Typical 20dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS2~ MCS4  Typical 18dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS5~MCS7  Typical 14dBm (+/-2dB) at MCS8/9 Note: The maximum RF output power setting is different by channel and individual country regulations. 2.2. 3..8 Effective Isotropic Radiated Power  EIRP20.5dBm@ CH36~CH48  EIRP29.5dBm@CH149~CH165
7 # Feature Detailed Description 2.2. 3..9 Receiver Sensitivity VHT 20 -82dBm at (MCS0) -79dBm at (MCS1) -77dBm at (MCS2) -74dBm at (MCS3) -70dBm at (MCS4) -66dBm at (MCS5) -65dBm at (MCS6) -64dBm at (MCS7) -59dBm at (MCS8) -57dBm at (MCS9) VHT 40 -79dBm at (MCS0) -76dBm at (MCS1) -74dBm at (MCS2) -71dBm at (MCS3) -67dBm at (MCS4) -63dBm at (MCS5) -62dBm at (MCS6) -61dBm at (MCS7) -56dBm at (MCS8) -54dBm at (MCS9) VHT 80 -76dBm at (MCS0) -73dBm at (MCS1) -71dBm at (MCS2) -68dBm at (MCS3) -64dBm at (MCS4) -60dBm at (MCS5) -59dBm at (MCS6) -58dBm at (MCS7) -53dBm at (MCS8) -51dBm at (MCS9) 2.2.4 General Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.4.1 Antenna Connector  Three UFL compatible antenna connectors 2.2.4.2 Operating Voltage  5VDC +/- 5% 2.2.4.3 Current Consumption  5.1W is use on continue TX 2.2.4.4 Form Factor and Interface  Mini-card form factor with signal of PCI-e Gen1 X1 lane 2.3 Software Requirements The Configuration Software supports Linux driver. This configuration software includes the following functions:  Information Information allows you to monitor network status.
8  Configuration Configuration allows you to configure parameters for wireless networking.  Security Supports enhanced security WEP, 802.1x, WPA and WPA2. 2.3.1 Security # Feature Detailed Description 2.3.1.1 Encryption  RC4 encryption algorithm  Support 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption  Support open system (OSA) and shared key authentication (SKA) 2.3.1.2 WEP Management  Four WEP keys can be selected  STA with WEP off will never associate any AP with WEP enabled  WEP Key Format: Option for Hex format 2.3.1.3 802.1x  Support EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP 2.3.1.4 WPA/WPA2  Support WPA/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2-EAP  Support Cipher Mode AES and TKIP 2.4 Mechanical Requirements # Feature Detailed Description 2.4.1 Length  77 mm (PCB) 2.4.2 Width  66 mm (PCB) 2.4.3 Height  1mm (PCB) 2.5 Compatibility Requirements This device passes the following compatibility requirements. # Feature Detailed Description 2.5.1 Wi-Fi  Meet Wi-Fi certification for IEEE 802.11a/n product 2.5.2 Physical Layer and Functionality  Meet Alpha Networks Engineering Test Plan and Test Report 2.5.3 Green Part  Compliance to RoHS. 2.6 Requirements of Reliability, Maintainability and Quality # Feature Detailed Description 2.6.1 MTBF  Mean Time Between Failure > 30,000 hours 2.6.2 Maintainability  There is no scheduled preventive maintenance required 2.6.3 Quality  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  The product is capable of continuous reliable operation when operating in ambient temperature of 0 ℃ to +40℃. 2.7.2 Non-Operating Temperature Conditions  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  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  The product is not damaged nor the performance is degraded after exposure to relative humidity ranging from 5% to 95% non-condensing
Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: (For module device use) 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. 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. Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes: (Pour utilisation de dispositif module) 1) L'antenne doit être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respectée entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et 2) Le module émetteur peut ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou antenne. Tant que les 2 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplémentaires sur l'émetteur ne seront pas nécessaires. Toutefois, l'intégrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformité supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé.
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 Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC 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 Canada authorization. NOTE IMPORTANTE: Dans le cas où ces conditions ne peuvent être satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre émetteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considéré comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intégrateur OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y compris l'émetteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada. 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. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains IC: 4833A-WMCAC01A1”. Plaque signalétique du produit final Ce module émetteur est autorisé uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif où l'antenne peut être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm peut être maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 4833A-WMCAC01A1". Manual Information To the End User 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 user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l'utilisateur final quant à la façon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module. Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel. Caution : (i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate. Avertissement: Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment : (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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. 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. 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. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
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 & your body. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: 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. 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 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. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID: RRK2012060056-1”. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met. Manual Information To the End User 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 user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

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