Alpha Networks 2012060056-1 Wireless AC Module User Manual User s manual BVADT revise

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Manual
Model Number : WMC-AC01
Wireless AC Module
Revision: 1.0
This document contains confidential proprietary information and is the property of Alpha Networks Inc.. The contents of
this document may not be disclosed to unauthorized persons without the written consent of Alpha Networks Inc..
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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
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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)
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2.2.1 IEEE 802.11a Section
Feature
Detailed Description
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2.2.1.3
Standard
Radio and Modulation
Schemes
Operating Frequency
2.2.1.4
Channel Numbers
2.2.1.5
2.2.1.6
2.2.1.7
Data Rate
Media Access Protocol
Transmitter Output
Power
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2.2.1.1
2.2.1.2
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IEEE 802.11a
BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, with OFDM
5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~ 5725MHz,
5725MHz~5850MHz
17 for 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11ac (VHT20)
7 for 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT40)
3 for 802.11ac (VHT80)
54Mbps
CSMA/CA with ACK
Frequency 5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~
5725MHz
802.11a: 145.719mW
802.11n (HT20): 159.813mW
802.11n (HT40): 240.954mW
802.11ac (VHT80): 144.825mW
Frequency 5745~5825MHz
802.11a: 499.224mW
802.11n (HT20): 497.682mW
802.11n (HT40): 780.691mW
802.11ac (VHT80): 260.749mW
Note: The maximum RF output power setting is different by channel and
individual country regulations.
2.2.1.8
2.2.1.9
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Effective Isotropic
Radiated Power
Receiver Sensitivity
EIRP17.5dbm@ CH36~CH64
EIRP29.5dbm@ CH149~CH165
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
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IEEE 802.11n
BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
2.2.2.3
Standard
Radio and Modulation
Schemes
Operating Frequency
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2.2.2.4
Channel Numbers
2.2.2.5
2.2.2.6
Data Rate
Media Access Protocol
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5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~ 5725MHz,
5725MHz~5850MHz
17 for 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11ac (VHT20)
7 for 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT40)
3 for 802.11ac (VHT80)
450 Mbps
CSMA/CA with ACK
2.2.2.1
2.2.2.2
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2.2.2.7
Detailed Description
Transmitter Output
Power
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Frequency 5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~ 5725MHz
802.11a: 145.719mW
802.11n (HT20): 159.813mW
802.11n (HT40): 240.954mW
802.11ac (VHT80): 144.825mW
Frequency 5745~5825MHz
802.11a: 499.224mW
802.11n (HT20): 497.682mW
802.11n (HT40): 780.691mW
802.11ac (VHT80): 260.749mW
Note: The maximum RF output power setting is different by channel and
individual country regulations.
2.2.2.8
Receiver Sensitivity
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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)
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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)
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Feature
Detailed Description
2.2.3.1
2.2.3.2
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2.2. 3.3
Standard
Radio and Modulation
Schemes
Operating Frequency
2.2. 3.4
Channel Numbers
2.2. 3.5
2.2. 3.6
2.2.3.7
Data Rate
Media Access Protocol
Transmitter Output
Power
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IEEE 802.11ac
OFDM
5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~ 5725MHz,
5725MHz~5850MHz
17 for 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11ac (VHT20)
7 for 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT40)
3 for 802.11ac (VHT80)
1300 Mbps
CSMA/CA with ACK
Frequency 5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~
5725MHz
802.11a: 145.719mW
802.11n (HT20): 159.813mW
802.11n (HT40): 240.954mW
802.11ac (VHT80): 144.825mW
Frequency 5745~5825MHz
802.11a: 499.224mW
802.11n (HT20): 497.682mW
802.11n (HT40): 780.691mW
802.11ac (VHT80): 260.749mW
Note: The maximum RF output power setting is different by channel and
individual country regulations.
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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
2.2.4.2
2.2.4.3
Antenna Connector
Operating Voltage
Current
Consumption
Form Factor and
Interface
Three UFL compatible antenna connectors
5VDC +/- 5%
5.1W is use on continue TX
Mini-card form factor with signal of PCI-e Gen1 X1 lane
2.2.4.4
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.
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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
2.3.1.2
WEP Management
2.3.1.3
2.3.1.4
802.1x
WPA/WPA2
RC4 encryption algorithm
Support 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption
Support open system (OSA) and shared key authentication (SKA)
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
Support EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP
Support WPA/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2-EAP
Support Cipher Mode AES and TKIP
2.4 Mechanical Requirements
Feature
Detailed Description
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
Length
Width
Height
77 mm (PCB)
66 mm (PCB)
1mm (PCB)
2.5 Compatibility Requirements
This device passes the following compatibility requirements.
Feature
Detailed Description
2.5.1
2.5.2
Wi-Fi
Physical Layer and
Functionality
Green Part
Meet Wi-Fi certification for IEEE 802.11a/n product
Meet Alpha Networks Engineering Test Plan and Test Report
Compliance to RoHS.
2.5.3
2.6 Requirements of Reliability, Maintainability and Quality
Feature
Detailed Description
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
MTBF
Maintainability
Quality
Mean Time Between Failure > 30,000 hours
There is no scheduled preventive maintenance required
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
Non-Operating
Temperature
Conditions
Operating
Humidity
The product is capable of continuous reliable operation when operating
in ambient temperature of 0 ℃ to +40℃.
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 ℃.
The product is capable of continuous reliable operation when subjected
to relative humidity in the range of 10% and 90% non-condensing.
2.7.2
2.7.3
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2.7.4
Feature
Detailed Description
conditions
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
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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 / 5.47 ~5.725GHz frequency range, it is
restricted to indoor environment. The band from 5600-5650MHz will be
disabled by the software during the manufacturing and cannot be changed by
the end user. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E,
Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
The transceiver antenna must be placed above the PCBA board ,it can not be
obscured by the PCBA board and any metal parts.
The antennas spcaing must keep from 3cm to 12cm.
If antenna installed inside a box , the box shall not conrtain any metal
characteristics.
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.
3)
Module approval valid only when module antenna is installed at least 3 cm apart
and 2 of them are oriented in horizontal polarization as tested in the filing. Also,
the installed antenna cannot be covered or obstructed by any component which
can reduce or affect the antenna radiating strength or pattern.
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
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.
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.
3) Module approval valid only when the module is installed in the tested host or
compatible series of host
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.
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.
3) L'approbation du module est valable uniquement lorsque le module est installe
dans l'equipement teste ou dans des equipements compatibles testes.
Tant que les 3 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 bands 5250-5350 MHz
and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and
(iii) 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.
(iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary
users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that
these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
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 les bandes 5 250-5
350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.;
(iii) 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.
(iv) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de
haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité)
pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient
causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

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