AzureWave Technologies CB178NF 802.11ac/a/b/g/n 2X2 MIMO WLAN & Bluetooth M.2 module User Manual rev
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AW-CB178NF
Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Module IC
MFG Tool Command User Guide
Version 0.1
Document
release Date Modification Initials Approved
Ver. 0.1 2014/09/22 Initial version Terry Chu
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1. AW-CB178NF WLAN & Bluetooth MFG Tool Command User Guide
z When you test AW-CB178NF, please insert AW-CB178NF into connector J2 in the first. And you
need to take a screw column with H1 hole to make AW-CB178NF combined with carrier board.
1.1 Environment set up and Bridge Mode Tool
(1) The “Manufacturing Bridge” refers to the application that allows a user to send commands between
Target platform and Windows XP platform. The environment enables the user to test performance of
the AW-CB178NF.
Manufacturing Bridge mode
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(2) bin Folder Contents
Download the latest MFG release from the Marvell Extranet and unzip it. The bin folder should look
similar to the figure shown below. The release contains three folders: bridge, FwImage, and internal.
(3) Bridge Folder
Within the bridge folder are two .tgz files.
a. File bridge_linux_0.1.0.29-fc13-bin contains the following files.
b. File bridge_linux_0.1.0.22-src.tgz contains the source files for the bridge.
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(4)FwImage Folder
Within the FwImage folder are 15 .bin files.
a. The corresponding Firmware should be placed in the /lib/Firmware/mrvl folder
(5)Internal Folder
Within the internal folder is the labtool and labtool_src folder. For this document’s purpose, only the
details of the labtool folder will be discussed.
The contents of the labtool folder is shown below.
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The Labtool executable is labeled (DutApiMimoBtFmBridgeEth.exe)
1.2 Using the Contents of the MFG Release Package
(1) For the Bridge Utility that runs on the target platform, go to the folder shown below.
Obtain the bridge_linux_x.x.x.x_src.tgz file. The source files include a makefile for standard Linux
distribution and Android. The same bridge tool can be compiled and run on an Android platform.
After successful compilation, an “mfgbridge” executable will be produced and will run on the target
platform. In the same folder, make sure to include the bridge_init.conf file from the bridge source code.
On the given Host Linux system, the following files have to be transferred & reside on the system.
(Transfer the files over via flash memory or tftp over the host.)
Place the firmware in /lib/firmware/mrvl/
pcie8897_usb_combo.bin
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PLEASE NOTE THE DRIVER IS NOT PART OF THE MANUFACTURING PACKAGE
The user must compile the driver per your specific Linux OS and Kernel. This is due to that the driver is
dependent on the actual OS and kernel version. This next section will describe the steps needed to be
done before you can install the driver and run it.
Please download the production driver package from the extranet at the below location:
My Products/ Wireless/ 88W8897/ Software
Unzip these three zipped files:
a. XXX-8897-FC13-X86-X.X.X.X _X-app-src.tgz
b. XXX-8897-FC13-X86-X.X.X.X_X-GPL-src.tgz
c. XXX-8897-FC13-X86-X.X.X.X_X-mlan-src.tgz
From the unzipped files, go to the subdirectory wlan_src
*Make sure to have kernel headers and kernel libs before executing the “make” commands below.
make clean
make build
Go up one folder to copy both *.ko files to your directory in where you have the other files in where you
want to run the insmod command.
Here is the sample list of files (as a minimum) at 1 location:
bridge_init.conf
mfgbridge
mlan.ko
pcie8897.ko
Now you can run the following commands to install the driver and firmware and start the Manufacturing
bridge application with the following commands.
On the target platform, use the following commands to put the 88W8897 in MFG mode:
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Bring up the ethernet interface and specify an IP address to the Target platform. This address must match
the IP for the DUT in which the Host XP is expecting.
At this point, the target is ready to receive Labtool commands. On the Windows XP laptop where the
Labtool release was downloaded, go to the folder shown below:
Edit the “SetUp.ini” file as shown in the lines highlighted in RED below. The setup
DutIpAddress will be the IP address of your target.
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1.3 Initial Command
As the information showed on your screen, please enter these commands below to start your test.
(Figure 9)
Command: 1 Wi-Fi testing
Command: 2 BT testing
Figure 9
1.3 Generate 802.11a/b/g/n Packet commands
a. Tx on CH 6 at 10 dBm with a CCK-11Mbps data rate in 20 MHz BW mode on path A
25 // Stop Tx
10 1 1 // Set Path A Only
30 0 // Set to 2.4 GHz Band
112 0 // Set to 20 MHz BW
12 6 // Set to CH 6
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22 0 6 10 0 // Set to CH 6 at 10 dBm Output Power with CCK/BPSK Data Rate on Path A
25 1 4 // Tx at 11 Mbps
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b. Tx on CH 6 at 10 dBm with a CCK-11Mbps data rate in 20 MHz BW mode on path B
25 // Stop Tx
10 2 2 // Set Path B Only
30 0 // Set to 2.4 GHz Band
112 0 // Set to 20 MHz BW
12 6 // Set to CH 6
22 1 6 10 0 // Set to CH 6 at 10 dBm Output Power with CCK/BPSK Data Rate on Path B
25 1 4 // Tx at 11 Mbps
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c. Tx on CH 36 at 8 dBm with a MCS7 Data rate in 20 MHz BW Mode on Path A
25 // Stop Tx
10 1 1 // Set Path A
30 1 // Set to 5 GHz Band
112 0 // Set to 20 MHz BW
12 36 // Set to CH 36
22 0 36 8 1 // Set to CH 36 at 8 dBm Output Power with OFDM Data Rate on Path A
25 1 22 // Tx at MCS 7
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d. Tx on CH 36 at 12 dBm with a MCS7 Data rate in 40 MHz BW Mode on Path A
25 // Stop Tx
10 1 1 // Set Path A
30 1 // Set to 5 GHz Band
112 1 // Set to 40 MHz BW
12 36 // Set to CH 36.
22 0 36 12 1 // Set to CH 36 at 12 dBm Output Power with OFDM Data Rate on path A
25 1 22 // Tx at MCS 7
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d. Tx on CH 36(5210MHz) at 11 dBm with a MCS9 Data rate in 80 MHz BW Mode on Path A
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25 // Stop Tx
10 1 1 // Set Path A
30 1 // Set to 5 GHz Band
112 4 // Set to 40 MHz BW
12 36 // Set to CH 36.
22 0 36 11 1 // Set to CH 36 at 11 dBm Output Power with OFDM Data Rate on path A
25 1 110 // Tx at MCS 9
Data rate set up
B mode & G mode:
1Mbps 5.5Mbps 11Mbps 6Mbps 9Mbps 12Mbps 18Mbps 24Mbps
1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10
36Mbps 48Mbps 54Mbps
11 12 13
N mode:
MCS0 MCS1 MCS2 MCS3 MCS4 MCS5 MCS6 MCS7
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
VHT Data Rates:
101 for VHT_SS1_MCS0
102 for VHT_SS1_MCS1
103 for VHT_SS1_MCS2
104 for VHT_SS1_MCS3
105 for VHT_SS1_MCS4
106 for VHT_SS1_MCS5
107 for VHT_SS1_MCS6
108 for VHT_SS1_MCS7
109 for VHT_SS1_MCS8
110 for VHT_SS1_MCS9
111 for VHT_SS2_MCS0
112 for VHT_SS2_MCS1
113 for VHT_SS2_MCS2
114 for VHT_SS2_MCS3
115 for VHT_SS2_MCS4
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116 for VHT_SS2_MCS5
117 for VHT_SS2_MCS6
118 for VHT_SS2_MCS7
119 for VHT_SS2_MCS8
120 for VHT_SS2_MCS9
After you type above command, you can measure the 802.11b/g/n packet by your RF test instrument (exp:
Agilent 4010, IQview…).
1.4 Generate 802.11b/g/n continuous symbol Commands
a. Cont. Tx on CH 36 at 8 dBm with a MCS7 Data rate in 20 MHz BW Mode on Path A
17 // Stop Cont. Tx
25 // Stop Tx
10 1 1 // Set Path A
30 1 // Set to 5 GHz Band
112 0 // Set to 20 MHz BW
12 36 // Set to CH 36
22 0 36 8 1 // Set to CH 36 at 8 dBm Output Power with OFDM Data Rate on Path A
25 1 22 // Tx at MCS 7
25 // Stop Tx
17 1 22 // Cont. Tx at MCS7
17 // Stop Cont. Tx
1.5 Test RX sensitivity Commands
a. Rx on CH 157 in 20 MHz BW Mode on both Path A
25 // Stop Tx
10 1 1 // Set to Path A
30 1 // Set to 5 GHz Band
112 0 // Set to 20 MHz BW
12 100 // Set to CH 100
31 //
Clear all the received packets
32 // Get Rx Packet Count and then clear the Rx packet counter
1.6 Others Commands
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(1) Command 45Æ Check the MAC
(2) Command 99Æ Quit the test mode/ Quit the MFG tool
1.7 BT test mode Commands
This is how we test our BT: let BT enter test mode, then connect to tester for testing.
(1) Command 45ÆCheck BT MAC.
(2) Command 78 1ÆBT enter test mode.
After you type above command, you can measure BT signal both TX/RX and the other BT test items by
your BT instrument.
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.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
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: TLZ-CB178NF. 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.
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:
6100A-CB178NF”.
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: 6100A-CB178NF".
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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