Arcadyan Technology WN7522C 802.11b/g/n Wireless Card User Manual Product Specifications
Arcadyan Technology Corporation 802.11b/g/n Wireless Card Product Specifications
User Manual

User’s Manual 
User’s Manual 
WN7522C_1-LF-19 
IEEE Single Band 802.11n USB2.0 Module 
v.01 draft 
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Table of Contents 
Chapter 1 Introduction________________________________________________________4 
1.  Introduction ________________________________________________________4 
1.1  Product Features____________________________________________________4 
1.2  Applications _______________________________________________________4 
Chapter 2    Hardware_______________________________________________________ 5 
2.1  General Overview __________________________________________________5 
2.2  Hardware Architecture _______________________________________________5 
2.3  Main Chipset Information ____________________________________________5 
Chapter 3    Software _______________________________________________________ 5 
3.1  Operating System Supported __________________________________________6 
3.2    Wireless Mode Supported ____________________________________________6 
3.3  Security___________________________________________________________ 6 
3.4  Configuration ______________________________________________________6 
Chapter 4    Appearance _____________________________________________________7 
Chapter 5    Specifications ___________________________________________________8 
Table 1: Modulation Scheme and Nominal Transmit Power _________________________10 
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 Revision History   
Edition #  Reason for revision  Issue date  Written by 
V 01  ♦ Initial Document  Dec 5, 2008  Katherine Hsieh 
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Chapter 1   Introduction 
1.  Introduction 
WN7522C 1 is a single band wireless 802.11n USB module for Blu-ray players and other 
multi-media devices. It enables multi-media devices to connect onto 802.11n WLAN network 
and attain data communication speeds up to 300 megabits-per-second (Mbps). It is also 
backward compatible to the existing installed base 802.11b/g network. 
1.1  Product Features 
High speed for wireless LAN connection, RX up at 300 Mbps data rate. ♦ 
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Backward compatible to the existing IEEE 802.11/b/g WLAN infrastructure. 
On-board high gain antenna 
Support USB v2.0 
1.2  Applications 
Home networking for device sharing. 
Wireless multimedia. 
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Chapter 2   Hardware 
2.1  General Overview 
USB 2.0 Interface and 802.11 n chipset-on-board design. ♦ 
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Antenna: 2 Internal Antenna on board           
2.2  Hardware Architecture 
Broadcom 43231 single chip USB2.0   
2.3  Main Chipset Information 
BCM43231: MIMO MAC + Baseband processor and RF with integrated 2.4GHz PA 
2.4 PCB dimension: 
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Chapter 3   Software 
3.1  Operating System Supported 
Windows 2000, XP, Vista ♦ 
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Linux Driver 
3.2  Wireless Mode Supported 
AP (Infrastructure) Client mode 
 Ad-hoc mode 
3.3  Security  
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AP (Infrastructure) mode supports 
Static WEP that support both 64 and 128 bit keys. 
WPA(TKIP) with PSK 
Ad-hoc mode supports 
None (plaintext) 
Static WEP that supports both 64 and 128 bit keys. 
3.4  Configuration 
User should be able to select   
Mode of operations: AP or ad-hoc mode 
Different security modes: none (plaintext), static WEP, WPA(TKIP)/PSK or 
802.1X/LEAP as supported by the respective operating mode. 
Channel to operate on 
User should be able to perform key management on WPA/PSK and static WEP as 
supported by the respective operating mode 
A Utility to set SSID, WEP key, site survey, profile manager and dynamically view 
configuration and receiving signal quality. 
 Support for transmitting power configurable. 
WPS support(Pin code) ♦ 
♦ WPS Hard Button 
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Chapter 4   Appearance 
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Chapter 5   Specifications   
Frequency Band:   
Draft 802.11n Radio: 2.4 GHz    
802.11g Radio: 2.4 GHz   
802.11b Radio: 2.4 GHz 
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USA – FCC       2412~2462MHz (Ch1~Ch11) 
     Canada – IC     2412~2462MHz (Ch1~Ch11) 
     Europe – ETSI     2412~2472MHz (Ch1~Ch13) 
     France      2457~2472MHz (Ch10~Ch13) 
     Japan – STD-T66/STD-33  2412~2484MHz (Ch1~Ch14) 
Operating Channels: 
   IEEE 802.11b/g/n compliant: 
11 channels (US, Canada) 
13 channels (ETSI) 
4 channels (France) 
14 channels (Japan) 
Transmit Power and Sensitivity:   
TX Output Power:(Typical) 
11b  16.5 +/- 1 dBm 
11g  16.5 +/- 1 dBm@54Mbps 
11n  15.5 +/- 1 dBm 
Rx Sensitivity:(Typical) 
-84 dBm @11 Mbps 
-72 dBm @54 Mbps 
-64 dBm @64-QAM, 20MHz channel spacing 
-61 dBm @64-QAM, 40MHz channel spacing 
Modulation                      
DBPSK @1Mbps 
DQPSK@2Mbp 
CCK@5.5/11Mbps 
BPSK@6/9 Mbps 
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QPSK@12/18Mbps 
16-QAM@24Mbps 
64-QAM@48/54Mpb and above 
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Current consumption(5V DC):     
TX: 380mA Max,   @MCS7, 40MHz 
RX: 350mA Max,   @MCS15, 40MHz 
Power Saving:  < 50mA 
Radio OFF mode: < 100mA 
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40 oC ambient 
Storage Temperature: -10 ~ 70 oC ambient 
Humidity: 5 ~ 90% and must be non-condensing 
Regulation and certification compliance available: 
 WHQL  
 ETSI/CE 
 ESD: EN61000-4-2, which specifies 4kV contact and 8kV air discharge. 
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References 
IEEE 802.11b Standard Specification ♦ 
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IEEE 802.11g Standard Specification 
IEEE 802.11n draft Standard Specification 
FCC 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 & your body. 
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 
transmitter. 
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2.4GHz operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: 
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the FCC 
compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this module. 
20cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the users for the host 
this module is integrated into. Under such configuration, the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth 
for an population/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied.   
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's 
authority to operate this equipment. 
USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT: 
In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20cm 
separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be 
informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be 
satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. If the size of 
the end product is smaller than 8x10cm, then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is required to be 
available in the users manual: This device complies with Part 15 of 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. 
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT: 
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX FCC ID: 
RAXWNC7522C ". If the size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm, then the following FCC part 
15.19 statement has to also be available on the label:    This device complies with Part 15 of 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. 
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IC 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 interference and 
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation 
of the device 
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
Cet appareil numerique de la class B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: 
IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled 
environments. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between 
the radiator & your body. 
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 
transmitter. 
2.4GHz operation of this product in Canada is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: 
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the IC 
compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this module. 
20cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the users for the host 
this module is integrated into. Under such configuration, the IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set 
forth for an population/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied.   
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's 
authority to operate this equipment. 
USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT: 
In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20cm 
separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be 
informed that the IC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be 
satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IC statement is 
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required to be available in the users manual: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003. 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.     
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT: 
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX IC : 
4711A-WN7522C ". 
The drawings, specifications and the data contain herein are the exclusive property of Arcadyan 
Technology Corp. issued in strict confidence and shall not, without the prior written permission of 
Arcadyan Technology Corp., be reproduced, copied or used, in parts or as a whole, for any purpose 
whatsoever, except the manufacture of articles for Arcadyan Technology Corp.     
Arcadyan makes no warranties with respect to the correctness, accuracy or wholeness of this 
specification.  The information in this document is subject to change without notice.  Arcadyan 
reserves the right to make revisions to this document and the product described herein without 
obligation to notify any person or entity of any such changes. 
WARNING 
This document is intended for internal use only.    A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) 
is required to release this document under any circumstances 
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