AzureWave Technologies NE106 IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCI-E wireless Module User Manual AW NE106 2009 06 25 rev
AzureWave Technologies, Inc. IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCI-E wireless Module AW NE106 2009 06 25 rev
Manual
AW-NE106
IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCI-E wireless Module
User’s Manual
I. Introduction
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i. Overview
. Overview. Overview
. Overview
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zureWave
AW-NE106 PCI-E Wireless Module is a highly integrated wireless local area network
(WLAN) solution to let users enjoy the digital content through the latest wireless technology
without using extra cables and cords. It provides easy-to-use, high performance, cost effective and
low power solution. Moreover, AW-NE106 enables compatible high-speed wireless connectivity
within home, business and public access wireless networks.
Compliant with the IEEE 802.11n/g/b standard, AW-NE106 uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), BPSK, QPSK, CCK and QAM
baseband modulation technologies. When you are using AW-NE106, a high level of integration and
full implementation of the power management functions specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard can
minimize system power requirements.
The AW-NE106 802.11n/g/b Wireless PCI-E Module provides up to 128-bit level of WEP security
to your wireless data transfers. It is able to run in the operating systems of Windows XP/Vista in
either Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode. Comparing to previous wireless technology,
AW-NE106 got great improvements on speed and range.
ii. Features
◎ PCI-E Wireless Module
◎ Compliant with IEEE 802.11n/g/b standard
◎ High speed wireless connection up to 150Mbps
◎ High performance and low power consumption
◎Enhanced wireless security with 128-bit WEP encryption an WPA
iii. Product Review
When the PCI-E wireless module is transmitting data through connection,
1. Connection Mode
◎Infrastructure Mode
Infrastructure mode needs an access point to establish the network, which can provide wireless accesses
within valid range for users to communicate with others or transmit data with a wired network. There are
several benefits of Infrastructure networking:
√ Roaming: a wireless LAN enabled computer can physically move from the operating range of one
access point to the other without losing connection. There is a quick association made between new
access point and wireless device as the computer traverses from the coverage of one access point to
another.
√ Range Extension: each wireless LAN enabled computer within the range of access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN enabled computers within the effective range from the access
point.
√ Wired to wireless LAN connection: the access point will establish a bridge between wireless LAN
and other wired counterparts.
Infrastructure Mode
◎Ad-hoc Mode
The difference between Ad-hoc mode and Infrastructure mode is that Ad-hoc mode does not need the
access point or router. When you use this mode, your computer will act as a server within the valid range
and connect directly to others in the same LAN workgroup.
Ad-hoc Mode
It is recommended to choose this mode when there is no access point showed on your wireless
network.
II. Installation
i. System Requirements
Before you install AW-NE106, please make sure your system meets the following requirements.
*Desktop or Laptop with PCI-E port
*Minimum of 64MB system memory
*Operating system: XP/Vista
*An optical drive/CD-ROM for utilities and driver installation
ii. Hardware Installation
1. Find an available PCI-E port on your desktop or laptop.
2. Plug AW-NE106Wireless PCI-E Module into PCI-E port of desktop or laptop.
iii. Operation Range
The operating range of AW-NE106 varies from the working environment. However, this device
made improvement on speed and range, which also reduced dead spots in coverage area.
AW-NE106 is two times wider than previous wireless products.
By default, this PCI-E wireless adapter will automatically adjust the data rate. The transmission
speed may vary according to the environment. The closer the wireless stations are the better the
signal and transmission speed they will receive.
iv. Setup: Windows XP OS
If your computer is running a Windows operating system, it will automatically detect the
AW-NE106 after the system boots up and displays a “Found New Hardware Wizard” window.
Please click [Cancel] and proceed with the following steps.
1. Find out the Driver, and launch the Setup Wizard
2. Please wait few seconds for wizard to prepare installation
3. Please select click [Install] to proceed
4. The Wizard is running installation
5. Please wait few seconds for Wizard to setup
6. When it is completed, please click [Finish]
9. When the process is finished, the system will show a message of “Found New Hardware”
v. Setup: Windows Vista OS
Please follow the steps to complete installation.
1. Launch the setup driver
2. When you see the permission dialogue box, please click [Continue]
3. Now the Wizard is preparing installation
4. Please click [Install] to proceed
5. The system is process installation
8. When the setup is completed, please click [Finish]
III. Network Connection
i. For Windows XP OS
Please see the following steps to setup network connection for Windows XP.
1. Find the network icon on the desktop shortcut and right-click on it. Choose “View Available
Wireless networks”
2. You will see several options, please select one and click [Connect]
3. Please wait for few seconds to let system connecting to selected wireless network
4. You may need to type the network key when it is required
5. Now the selected wireless network is connected
6. You can check the connection status by clicking [Status] in the pop-up dialogue
7. Here is the wireless network connection status
ii. For Windows Vista OS
Following are the instructions to setup wireless connection for Windows Vista.
1. Right-click on the network icon located on desktop shortcut. When you see the dialogue, please
click [Connect to a network]
2. Choose wireless network within your range and click [Connect]
* If selected network is not secure, please choose [Connect anyway]
3. You may need to wait for few seconds when Windows connects to wireless network
4. Now the selected wireless network is connected
5. If you want to see the connection status, please right-click on the network you choose and select
[Status]
6. This is the information of network status
IV. Setup for Ad-hoc Mode
i. For Windows XP OS
If you want to choose Ad-hoc mode, please right-click network icon on desktop shortcut and choose
“Open Network Connections”, or go to [Control Panel] and double-click “Network Connection”
icon.
When you see the “Network Connections” screen, please follow the steps below to setup Ad-hoc
mode.
1. Double-click “Wireless Network PCI-E Adapter” icon to enter its properties
2. Click "General” tab and double-click the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item
3. Choose “Use the following IP address:” and type the IP address; then click [OK]
*Note: the IP address of the other wireless card should be set with the same subnet mask
4. Right-click the “Wireless Network Connection” icon and choose “properties”
5. Select “Wireless Network” tab and choose [Add]
6. Type “Network name (SSID)” and choose “Data encryption” if you want to protect the network
security
7. When you see the dialogue showing your network is unsecured, please click [Continue Anyway]
8. Now your network is in Ad-hoc mode
ii. For Windows Vista OS
Please follow the steps to setup Ad-hoc mode for Windows Vista.
1. Right-click the Network neighbor to choose “properties,” or you can right-click network icon on
desktop shortcut and choose “Network and Sharing Center”
2. When you see the “Network and Sharing Center” windows, please select “Manage network
connection” bar
3. Right-click the connected network icon and choose “Properties”
4. When you see the warning message, please click [Continue]
5. Choose “Networking” tab and double-click the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” item
6. Choose “Use the following IP address:” and type the IP address; then click [OK]
*Note: the IP address of the other wireless card should be set with the same subnet mask
7. Choose “Manage wireless networks” bar
8. Select [Add]
9. Choose “Create ad-hoc network”
10. Please click [Next]
11. Enter “Network name” and if you want to protect the network security, please choose in
“security type”; then click [Next]
12. Now your network is in Ad-hoc mode
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test
methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of
the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
- EN 60950-1: 2006
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
- EN50392 : (2004-01)
- Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic
restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)
- EN 300 328 V1.7.1: (2006-10)
- 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; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1: (2005-09)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
- EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08)
- Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband
transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member
states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain
authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to
telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output
power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed
information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
Česky
[Czech]
[Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se základními
požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish]
Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [udstyrets
typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv
1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass sich das Gerät [Gerätetyp] in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen
Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab [tootja nimi = name of manufacturer] seadme [seadme tüüp = type
of equipment] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, [name of manufacturer], declares that this [type of equipment] is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente [nombre del fabricante] declara que el [clase de equipo]
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o
exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική
[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [name of manufacturer] ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [type of equipment]
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French]
Par la présente [nom du fabricant] déclare que l'appareil [type d'appareil] est conforme
aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive
1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian]
Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio] è
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo [name of manufacturer / izgatavotāja nosaukums] deklarē, ka [type of equipment /
iekārtas tips] atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to
saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo [manufacturer name] deklaruoja, kad šis [equipment type] atitinka esminius
reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart [naam van de fabrikant] dat het toestel [type van toestel] in
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van
richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti
[Maltese]
Hawnhekk, [isem tal-manifattur], jiddikjara li dan [il-mudel tal-prodott] jikkonforma
mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva
1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, [gyártó neve] nyilatkozom, hogy a [... típus] megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski
[Polish]
Niniejszym [nazwa producenta] oświadcza, że [nazwa wyrobu] jest zgodny z
zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese]
[Nome do fabricante] declara que este [tipo de equipamento] está conforme com os
requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
[Ime proizvajalca] izjavlja, da je ta [tip opreme] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in
ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak]
[Meno výrobcu] týmto vyhlasuje, že [typ zariadenia] spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi
[Finnish]
[Valmistaja = manufacturer] vakuuttaa täten että [type of equipment = laitteen
tyyppimerkintä] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar [företag] att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
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.
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.
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) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for
2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to
the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain change.
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: TLZ-NE106”.
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.
For Taiwan 警語：
第十二條
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線
電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之
干擾。
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