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IEEE 802.11b/g MiniCard

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National Communications Commission Interference Statement

This equipment includes wireless RF module, and must be labeled in a visible area with the following:

Contains NCC ID: XXXyyyLPDzzzz-xʳ

2009/10/27

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

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.

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

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.

s long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator

still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this

module

installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).

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: N89-MM200”.

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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Table of contents

Introduction…………………………………………… 1

Hardware Installation……………………………….. 4

Using the Wireless Utility…………………………… 5

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Thank you for using the Wireless MiniCard. The MM200-M is a single-band, quad-mode wireless net-

work adapter that works on all the frequencies allocated for WLAN operation everywhere in the world. It

is in compliance with the IEEE802.11g, 802.11b standards. MM200-M features the compactness and

high bus speed of the Minicard specifications which gives users of laptops, notebooks, tablet PCs, and

other mobile computing devices transparent Internet access anywhere in the world through any WiFi

network without software changes or additional hardware.

Able to provide up to 54Mbps real data rates, the MM200-M provides the freedom to work as you wish,

wherever you wish, using whatever kind of application you wish to use. The adapter installs directly in

any host device with a Mini PCI slot: just plug it in and you’re ready to access local resources and/or the

Internet at the highest speed the WLAN, the location, and the host computer can provide. It is ready to

work “out of the box” in any embedded device or in any computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista, or

XP. The MM200-M MiniCard is truly a “must-have” for every productivity-sensitive laptop, notebook, or

tablet PC user and any bandwidth-sensitive embedded design.

Features and Benefits

• Standard Mini Card Connector with Multiple Interface Support

Module’s 30.0 mm × 30.0 mm footprint and minicard slot make it ideal for high-density designs. Pin-

selectable SPI, SDIO interfaces.

• Seamless Wireless Connectivity

The modules support the IEEE 802.11b/g standards for high speed and transparent interoperations with

most home and business WLANs and all public hot spots around the world.

• Up-to-date, High-level Security

WEP, WPA, and WPA2 are supported to ensure maximum data privacy.

• Dynamic Rate Shifting

Wireless transmission speed is automatically adjusted on the basis of signal strength to achieve maxi-

mum availability and link reliability.

• BT and Cellular Coexistence

Industrial Bluetooth coexistence logics are included. Coexist with cellular GSM, DCS, PCS and W-

CDMA bands.

• Ultra Low Power Consumption

Excellent standby and Power Saving Mode current consumptions.

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What is Wireless LAN?

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of advantages over traditional wired

systems. WLANs are flexible and easy to setup and manage. They are also more economical than wired

LAN systems.

Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data through the air. WLANs com-

bine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users can roam from a conference room to their

office without being disconnected from the LAN.

Using WLANs, users can conveniently access shared information, and network administrators can con-

figure and augment networks without installing or moving network cables.

WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:

xMobility: WLANs provide LAN users with access to real-time information anywhere in their organi-

zation, providing service opportunities that are impossible with wired networks.

xEase of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike, eliminating the need to

install network cables in walls and ceilings.

xScalability: WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to specific applications

and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable

for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a

broad area.

LAN Modes

Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:

Table 1: LAN modes

Ad-hoc

Networking

Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc net-

work is one that allows all workstations and computers

in the network to act as servers to all other users on the

network. Users on the network can share files, print to

a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared

modem. However, with ad-hoc networking, users can

only communicate with other wireless LAN computers

that are in the wireless LAN workgroup, and are within

range.

Infrastructure

Networking

Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc network-

ing in that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-

hoc structure where users on the LAN contend the

shared bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the

access point can manage the bandwidth to maximize

bandwidth utilization.

Additionally, the access point enables users on a wire-

less LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing

wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks

resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and

printer sharing.

Infrastructure networking has the following advantages

over ad-hoc networking:

xExtended range: each wireless LAN computer

within the range of the access point can commu-

nicate with other wireless LAN computers within

range of the access point.

xRoaming: the access point enables a wireless

LAN computer to move through a building and still

be connected to the LAN.

xWired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access

point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and

their wired counterparts.

—Introduction

Notes on wireless LAN configuration

When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:

x Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance between access points is not

too far. In most buildings, WLAN cards operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the

thickness and structure of the walls.

x Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is interference in transmitting

through a wall, it may be that the wall has reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access

point to circumvent this problem.

x Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere with WLAN transmis-

sion.

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Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

This chapter covers how to installing the Wireless card in your embedded system.

Hardware description

The Wireless MiniCard has a standard Minicard interface for attaching to the Minicard connector on

embedded system.

And this module has IPEX connector to connect to external antenna.

Outlook

Following is the Minicard outlook

Figure 1: MM200-M outlook

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Chapter 3

Using the Wireless Utility

This module also come with a wireless utility, following describe how to use the utility.

Configuration Utility for 802.11b/g

The Client Card Configuration Utility allows configuration of MM200-M high throughput client cards

through the following tabs:

•Network Status—displays the status of the network to which the user is connected. The Configura-

tion Utility initializes on this page.

•Profile Manager—displays the current profiles and allows the user to set attributes for network type,

security options, and protocols, as well as create/modify/delete profiles.

•Site Survey—displays site survey information.

•Statistics—displays the statistics of the current session.

•Advanced—used to set protocol parameters.

•AutoLink—to set AutoLink connection

•Admin—used to import and export profiles.

•About—provides the information for the driver version number, firmware version number, Configura-

tion Utility version number, and Medium Access Controller (MAC) address of the client card.

3.1 Network Status Tab

The Network Status tab displays the status of the network. When the Wireless client card Configuration Util-

ity initializes, it displays the Network Status tab.

Figure 2 :Network Status tab

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3.1.1 Select Profile

The Select Profile section displays the name of the profile in use. Additional information about the profile is

provided in the Profile Manager.

Select one of the profiles previously defined by clicking the down arrow and highlighting a profile from the

pull-down list.

Figure 3: Select Profile

Profiles are created, modified, and deleted through the ProfileManager.

Note

This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.

3.1.2 Link Information

The Link Information section contains the current information about the wireless connection.

Figure 4: Link Information Section

Table 2:Link Information

Field Description

Status Status of the wireless network connection:

•Card Unplugged Client card is not plugged in, or client card

is plugged in but not recognized.

•Connected

Client card is plugged in and connected to a wireless network.

•No Connection

Client card is plugged in, but no wireless connection.

•No Radio

Client card is plugged in, but the radio is turned off. Clear the

Radio Off check box to turn the radio on.

•Scanning for Scanning for available APs and wireless sta-

tions in the area.

•Waiting for peer Waiting for a peer station to connect to the

wireless network (Ad-Hoc network only).

Network SSID Network SSID label (i.e., Network Name). The Network Name is

a text string of up to

32 characters.

Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program

Field Description

Network Type Type of environment connected to:

•Infrastructure Mode In this mode, wireless clients send and

receive information through APs. When a wireless client com-

municates with another, it transmits to the AP. First the AP

receives the information and rebroadcasts it, then other devices

receive the information. The APs are strategically located within

an area to provide optimal coverage for wireless clients. A large

WLAN uses multiple APs to provide coverage over a wide area.

APs can connect to a LAN through a wired Ethernet connection.

APs send and receive information from the LAN through the

wired connection.

•Ad-Hoc Mode In this mode, wireless clients send and receive

information to other wireless clients without using an AP. This

type of WLAN only contains wireless clients. Use Ad-Hoc mode

to connect network computers at home or in small office, or to

set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting.

Network BSSID Network Basic Service Set Identifier. The BSSID is a 48-bit

identity used to identify a particular BSS within an area. In Infra-

structure BSS networks, the BSSID is the MAC

address of the AP. In independent BSS or Ad-Hoc networks,

the BSSID is generated randomly.

Security Reports the type and level of security set. The security level is

set through the Profile

Setting of the Profile Manager tab. Configure security settings

also through the Site

Survey tab when connecting to a network.

Tx/Rx Rates Current Tx Rate and Rx Rate of the channel being monitored.

3.1.3 Signal Strength / Wireless Mode Indicator

The color-coded Signal Strength bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the client

card.

Figure 5: Signal Strength

Signal strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red indicates a bad connection. A signal in the

green indicates a good connection.

The Wireless Mode indicator shows the data rates the client card operates. There are two modes:

.•802.11b

.•802.11g (backward compatible to 802.11b)

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3.1.4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

The Internet Protocol specifies the format of packets, also called datagrams, and the addressing scheme.

Most networks combine IP with a higher-level protocol called TCP, which establishes a virtual connection be-

tween a destination and a source.

Figure 6:Internet Potocol Section

Table 3 Internet Protocol Section Description

Field Description

DHCP Option Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Either enabled or dis-

abled.

IP Address An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. The

format of an IP address

is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated

by periods. Each number

can be 0 to 255.

Subnet Mask A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs

to. An IP address has two

components, the network address and the host address. The

first two numbers represent the Class B network address, and

the second two numbers identify a particular host on

this network.

Default Gateway The default node on a network that serves as an entrance to

another network. In enterprises, the gateway is the computer

that routes the traffic from a workstation to the outside network

that is serving the Web pages. In homes, the gateway is the ISP

that connects the user to the Internet.

3.1.5 Actual Throughput Performance

This section of the Network Status tab displays the Current Tx Rate and the Current Rx Rate of the channel

being monitored.

Figure 7: actual throughput diagrams

Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program

Note

These are actual throughput diagrams (without the WLAN overhead delivered by the client card).

3.1.6 Radio On/Off Check Box

Selecting the Radio Off check box turns off the radio. Clearing the check box turns on the radio.

Figure 8:Radio On/Off Check Box

Another way to turn the radio on or off is to right-click the Configuration Utility icon in System Tray and se-

lect Turn Radio Off to turn the radio off. When the radio is off, select Turn Radio On to turn the radio back

on.

Figure 9: Radio On/Off in the System Tray

The system hot key Alt+F2 can also be used to turn the radio on/off.

When the radio is off, there is no radio activity, and the following tabs are disabled:

.•Profile Manager

.•Site Survey

.•Statistics

.•Advanced

.•AutoLink

Note

This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.

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3.2 Profile Manager Tab

The Profile Manager tab displays the profiles available and allows you to create, modify, and delete profiles.

Figure 10: Figure 14: Profile Manager Tab

Note

The Profile Manager tab is not accessible when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.

PROFILE MANAGER—PROFILE LIST

The section on the left side of this tab lists all of the profiles available. Highlighting a profile selects it. If the

check box next to the profile is selected, that profile is used in auto-configuration mode when the link is lost. If

it is not selected, that profile is excluded in auto-configuration. The buttons associated with this window are as

follows.

Table 4: Profile List Section Description

Button Description

Apply Profile Applies the profile selected.

Apply the profile by double-clicking the desired profile.

Move Up / Down Moves the list up and down in the window.

All profiles with the Network Type set to Infrastructure are dis-

played before the profiles with the Network Type set to Ad-Hoc.

In auto-configuration mode, the selected profiles at the top of

the list have higher priority than selected profiles at the bottom

of the list.

Delete Deletes a profile

Create Creates a profile

Save Saves changes made to a selected profile

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PROFILE MANAGER—PROFILE SETTING The Profile Settings are used to set, modify, and display infor-

mation about the profile selected in the Profile List section. The information is divided into three tabs:

.•Network Info

.•Security

.•Protocol

3.2.1 Profile Setting—Network Info Tab

The Profile Manager initially displays the Network Info tab.

Figure 11: Network Info Tab (Infrastructure Network)

The Network Info tab fields are as follows.

Table 5

Network Info Tab Description

Field Description

Profile Name Name of profile selected

Network SSID Network SSID label

Network Type •Infrastructure When an Infrastructure network is selected,

the Profile Setting displays the Wireless Mode field.

•Ad-Hoc

When an Ad-Hoc network is selected, the Profile Setting dis-

plays an additional Preferred Channel field.

Wireless Mode •Auto

Connects to 802.11g network, or 802.11b network (Infrastruc-

ture network only).

•802.11g Connects to either 802.11g network or 802.11b net-

work.

•802.11b

Connects to 802.11b network only.

Preferred Channel Channel being used (Ad-Hoc network only)

Channel Width Sets the channel bandwidth. Available options are Auto, 20

MHz.

The default is Auto.

Guard Interval Sets the Guard Interval. Available options are Auto, Standard,

and Short.

The default is Auto.

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Field Description

Extension Channel Sets the extension channel mode when bandwidth is 40 MHz.

Available options are

Auto, None, Lower, and Upper. The default is Auto.

Antenna Selection Sets the antenna selections. Available options are Auto, An-

tenna A, Antenna B, 2 by 2,

and 2 by 3. The default is Auto.

Note

The fields Wireless Mode and Preferred Channel are used only when an Ad-Hoc network is started by the

client card. These two attributes are ignored if the client card is connected to an existing Ad-Hoc network with

the same desired SSID.

3.2.2 Profile Setting—Security Tab

Clicking the Security tab displays the following security options:

.•Authentication Mode

.•Encryption Mode (Security off, WEP, TKIP, and AES)

.•WEP Key Setting (Passphrase Key or Authentication Protocol)

Figure 12

Security tab

3.2.2.1 Non-EAP Authentication Modes

The MM200-M Configuration Utility currently supports the following non-EAP authentication modes:

.•Open System—Open Authentication (no key or a pre-shared WEP key is

. required).

.•Shared Key—Shared Authentication (a pre-shared WEP key is required)

.•Auto Switch—Auto Select Authentication modes (Open System or Shared

. Key, WEP key required)

.•WPA-PSK—WPA Pre-Shared Key

.•WPA2-PSK—WPA2 Pre-Shared Key

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3.2.2.2 EAP Authentication Modes

The MM200-M Configuration Utility currently supports the following EAP authentication modes:

.•802.1x (TLS/PEAP)

.•WPA (TLS/PEAP/LEAP)

.•WPA2 (TLS/PEAP/LEAP)

.•CCX (LEAP)

3.2.2.2.1 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK SUPPORT

In Infrastructure mode, if WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected as the Authentication Mode, the encryption

method AES or TKIP can be selected.

Figure 13: Security selection

Figure 14: Security Tab—WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP

Enter the network passphrase into the Passphrase and Confirm boxes.

Note

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is not supported in Ad-Hoc network mode.

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3.2.2.2.2 802.1X/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS SUPPORT

If the 802.1x EAP/TLS option is selected, the encryption method AES or TKIP can be selected, and a certifi-

cate is required for the authentication.

1. To connect to an AP through the RADIUS server, select 802.1x WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication

Mode.

2. Select TKIP or AES as the Encryption Method.

3. Select EAP/TLS (Use Certificate) as the 802.1x Authentication Protocol.

Figure 15

Security Tab—802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS Authentication

4. Click the Configure WPA RADIUS button to configure security settings.

Figure 16

802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS RADIUS Configuration Window

1. 5. Click Browse to activate the dialog for selecting a certificate.

2. 6. Before clicking OK to exit the dialog, make sure that the Login Name is entered.

Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program

Figure 17

Select Certificate

Figure 18: WPA RADIUS Configuration Window with Certificate

Table 6

802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description

Field/Button Description

Certificate Certificate selected for authentication

View Shows the selected certificate

Browse Selects the certificate

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3.2.2.2.3 802.1X/WPA/WPA2 PEAP SUPPORT IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE

To connect to an AP through the RADIUS server, select 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode,

PEAP as the Authentication Protocol, and AES or TKIP as the Encryption Method.

Figure 19

Security tab 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Authentication

Figure 20: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window

Table 7: WPA PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Description

Field Description

Password Password to login to the RADIUS server

Domain Domain name for login to the RADIUS server (optional)

Inner EAP Protocol Use EAP/MS-CHAP V2 or EAP/GTC to login to the

RADIUS server

Click OK to set the configuration.

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3.2.2.2.4 WPA/WPA2 EAP/TTLS

To connect to an AP through the RADIUS server, select WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode, TTLS as

the 802.1x Authentication Protocol, and TKIP as the Encryption Method for WPA TTLS or AES as the Encryp-

tion Method for WPA2 TTLS.

Figure 21: WPA/WPA2 EAP/TTLS Authentication

Clicking the Configure WPA RADIUS button displays the WPA EAP/TTLS RADIUS Configuration window.

Enter all the required information.

Figure 22:WPA EAP RADIUS Configuration window

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Table 8: WPA TTLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description

Field Description

Inner Authentication Protocol Currently supports EAP/MS-CHAP V2 only

Anonymous Name Indicates the identity of the authentication server with

which to make contact

Password Password to login to the RADIUS server

Domain Domain name for login to the RADIUS server (op-

tional)

Click OK to set the configuration.

3.2.2.2.5 CCX EAP/LEAP

To connect to a Cisco AP through the RADIUS server, select CCX EAP/LEAP. WEP is the Encryption Method,

and the key is generated automatically.

Figure 23: Security Tab-CCX EAP/LEAP Authentication

If Allow Fast Roaming (CCKM) is selected, Fast Roaming (Cisco Centralized Key Management (CCKM)) is

enabled.

Clicking the CCX Configuration button displays the CCX LEAP RADIUS Configuration window. Enter all

the required information.

Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program

Figure 24: CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window

Table 9

CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Description

Field Description

Password Password to login to the RADIUS server

Domain Domain name for login to the RADIUS server (optional)

Click OK to set the configuration.

3.2.2.3 Encryption Methods

The following encryption methods are available, depending on the authentication mode:

.•Security Off

.•WEP

.•TKIP

.•AES

3.2.2.4 WEP Key Settings

If the WEP Encryption Method is selected, the Security tab displays the WEP Key Setting. To configure the

WEP keys, select the WEP Key Setting, and click the Configure WEP Keys button.

Note

The WEP key used for the transmission must be identical on the sending and the receiving station.

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Figure 25: Security Tab-WEP Key Settings

Clicking the Configure WEP Keys button displays the Configure WEP Key window. Enter all the required

information.

Figure 26: WEP Key Configuration Window

Table 10: WEP Key Configuration Window Description

Field Description

Key Format Either ASCII characters or hexadecimal digits

Key Size •40-bit, 5 character ASCII key size (40-bit, 10 character

hexadecimal) •104-bit, 13 character ASCII key size (104-

bit, 26 character hexadecimal)

Transmit Keys There are four transmit keys. The key value is in ASCII or

hexadecimal,

depending on the format selected. The WEP key size

Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program

shown depends on the key

size selected.

Click OK to set the configuration.

3.2.2.5 TKIP/AES Settings

If TKIP/AES is selected and the Authentication Mode is WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, the security tab displays

the TKIP/AES passphrase settings. Enter the passphrase into the Passphrase and Confirm boxes, and click

OK.

Figure 27: TKIP/AES Settings

Currently, only the functions WPA-PSK + TKIP and WPA2-PSK + AES are available. There is no such combi-

nation as WPA-PSK + AES or WPA2-PSK + TKIP.

3.2.3 Profile Setting—Protocol Tab

The Protocol tab allows you to set or change the protocol information.

Figure 28: Protocol Tab

DO NOT CHANGE SETTINGS

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If this check box is selected, the protocol setting is not changed when the profile is applied.

USE BELOW SETTINGS If the Do not change setting check box is not selected, the protocol settings in-

clude the following parameters.

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Table 11

Protocol Tab Description

Field Description

Power Save Mode Sets the power mode. Available options are Continuous

Access or Max Power Save. The default setting is Con-

tinuous Access.

Preamble (802.11b) Sets the Radio Preamble to Auto, Short or Long. This

option takes effect only when attaching to an 802.11b

network.

Transmit Rate The range of the data rate depends on the type of AP that

the client card is connected to. The default setting is Auto

Select.

Fragment Threshold Sets the fragmentation threshold (the size that packets

are fragmented into for transmission). The default setting

is 2346.

Region Code Sets the region code. Available options are FCC (U.S.),

IC (Canada), ETSI (Europe), Spain, France, and MKK

(Japan).

RTS/CTS Threshold Sets the packet size at which the AP issues a Request-

To-Send (RTS) or Clear-to-Send (CTS) frame before

sending the packet. The default setting is 2347.

Reset Resets the protocol settings to their default values

3.3 Site Survey Tab

The Site Survey tab displays a list of all peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) and AP stations within range of the client card.

Figure 29

Site Survey Tab

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3.3.1 Site Survey—Networks Filter

This section lets you customize which sites are displayed in the Site Survey list:

.• Display Peer-To-Peer stations—selecting this check box displays all peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc)

. stations within range.

.• Display 802.11g Access Points—selecting this check box displays all 802.11g APs within range.

.• Display 802.11b Access Points—selecting this check box displays all 802.11b APs within range.

3.3.2 Site Survey—List of Detected Stations

This section reports information on the peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) stations or AP stations detected.

Figure 30: Site Survey-List of Detected Stations

Table 12: List of Detected Stations Description

Field Description

Network SSID Network SSID label (i.e., the Network Name). The Net-

work Name is a text string.

MAC Address MAC address, a hardware address that uniquely identi-

fies each node of a

network

Security Security enabled or disabled

CH Channel used by the detected device

Signal Signal strength of the detected device as a percentage

Icons The following icons may be displayed left of the Network

SSID:

•An antenna icon with a subscript b indicates an

802.11b AP.

•An antenna icon with a subscript g indicates an

802.11g AP.

•A circle around the antenna icon means the client card

is connected to this network.

•A slash icon indicates an Ad-Hoc network.

WMM Wireless Multimedia Enhancements (WMM) supported

by the detected device

Network Type Type of environment connected to: Ad-Hoc or Infrastruc-

ture

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3.3.3 Site Survey—Filter Button

Clicking the Filter button displays the Advanced Filter window.

Figure 31: Figure 36: Site Survey—Advanced Filter Window

3.3.3.1 Network SSID

.• Any SSID—no specific SSID is used when scanning for available net works in the area.

.• Find network with this SSID—the utility searches for the specified SSID.

3.3.3.2 Network BSSID

.•Any BSSID—no specific BSSID is used when scanning for available networks in the area.

.• Find network with this BSSID—the utility searches for the specified BSSID.

3.3.3.3 Select Channel

.•Scan all channels—all channels are scanned when searching for available networks in the area.

.• Scan channel Only—only the specified channel is scanned when searching for available networks

. in the area.

.• Scan Channel to Channel—a range of channels are scanned when searching for available

. networks in the area.

3.3.4 Site Survey—Refresh Button

Clicking the Refresh button requests a survey of the wireless networks in the area.

3.3.5 Site Survey—Associate Button

Select an available network, and then click the Associate button to establish a connection. Alternatively, the

connection can be established by double-clicking the selected network.

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3.4 Statistics Tab

Clicking the Statistics tab displays the statistics of the current connect session.

Figure 32: Statistics Tab

3.4.1 Signal Strength

The color-coded Signal Strength bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the client card.

Signal strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red indicates a bad connection. A signal in the

green indicates a good connection.

3.4.2 Transmit Section

The Transmit section displays the information on the packets sent.

Figure 33: Transmit Section

Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program

Table 13: Transmit Section Description

Field Description

Total Packet Reports the total number of packets transmitted

Unicast Packet Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client

card that were destined

for a single network node

Multicast Packet Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client

card that were destined

for more than one network node

Single Retries Reports the number of packets that require one retry be-

fore the client card received an acknowledgement.

NOTE:After the client card sends a packet, it waits for an

acknowledge from the receiving radio to confirm that the

packet was successfully received. If the acknowledge is

not received within a specified period of time, the client

card retransmits the packet.

Multiple Retries Reports the number of packets that require more than

one retry before the client

card received an acknowledgement

Failed Count Reports the number of packets that were not successfully

transmitted because

the client card did not receive an acknowledge within the

specified period of time

RTS Success Reports the number of RTS attempts that were successful

RTS Failure Reports the number of RTS attempts that were not suc-

cessful

ACK Error Reports the number of unicast transmit attempts for which

no acknowledgement

was received

3.4.3 Receive Section

The Receive section displays the information on the packets received.

Figure 34: Receive Section

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Table 14: Receive Section Description

Field Description

Total Packet Reports the total number of packets received

Unicast Packet Reports the number of packets received by the client card

that were destined for

a single network node

Multicast Packet Reports the number of packets received by the client card

that were destined for

more than one network node

Duplicate Frame Reports the number of duplicate frames received

Received Beacons Reports the number of beacons received after association

is established

Beacon Loss Reports the number of missing beacons after association

is established

3.4.4 Protocol Section

The Protocol section displays the information on the protocol status.

Figure 35: Protocol Section

Table 15: Protocol Section Description

Field Description

Preamble Displays radio preamble type:

•Auto

•Short

•Long

Tx Power Displays transmit power mode:

•Auto

•High

•Medium

•Low

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3.5 Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab displays the advanced parameters available for the installed MM200-M client cards.

Figure 36: Advanced Tab

Note

The Advanced tab is not accessible when the Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.

3.5.1 Advanced Tab—MM200-M Wireless Card

This section of the Advanced tab reports the type of MM200-M client card installed.

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3.5.2 AdvancedTab—Miscellaneous

Figure 37: Miscellaneous Section

Table 16: Advanced Tab Miscellaneous Section Description

Field Description

Auto connect if link loss or no connection

(Use checked profiles in <Profile Man-

ager>)

Clear this check box to disable the auto-

configuration feature. Whenever there is a

link loss, auto-configuration tries to estab-

lish a connection to the checked profiles

in the Profile Manager window.

Boost Mode Select this check box for performance

enhancement.

Enable WMM Select this check box to enable/disable

the Wireless Multimedia Enhancements

(WMM) feature.

Worldwide regulatory domain Select this check box to set the regulatory

domain

3.6 AutoLink Tab

To enable AutoLink mode, proceed as follows:

1. Toggle the AutoLink button on the Access Point to enable AutoLink mode.

2. Toggle the AutoLink button on the client to enter AutoLink mode.

Figure 38: Access Point Autolink Button

Within 60 seconds, the AutoLink will be completed.

Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program

Figure 39: Auto Link Tab (Client)

AutoLink is complete.

3.7 Admin Tab

The Admin tab allows you to import and export profiles.

Figure 40: Admin Tab

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3.7.1 Admin Tab—Import Profiles

To import a profile, proceed as follows:

1. 1. Click Import Profiles.

2. 2. Select the path and filename of the profile.

3. 3. Click Open.

3.7.2 Admin Tab—Export Profiles

To export a profile, proceed as follows:

1. 1. Click Export Profiles.

2. 2. Select or enter the path and filename of the profile.

3. 3. Click Save.

3.8 About Tab

The About tab displays information about the MM200-M Client Card Configuration Utility.

Figure 41: About Tab

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Appendix A

Specifications

Model Number MM200-M

Product Type 802.11b/g Daughter Board

WLAN Interface(s) SDIO 1.0 (default) and Generic SPI

Main Chip(s) Marvell 88W8686

Mating connector Minicard connector (52 gold fingers)

WLAN Standard(s) IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g

WLAN Spreading IEEE 802.11g/b OFDM/DSSS PHY specification

WLAN Operating Frequency 2412~2484MHz ISM band

WLAN Number of Channels 11 (US), 13 (EU), 14 (Japan)

WLAN Data Rates 802.11g data rates of 6,9,12,18,24,36,48, 54Mbps

802.11b data rates of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps

WLAN Modulation Schemes 802.11g: 64QAM (54/48Mbps), 16QAM (36/24Mbps)

QPSK (18/12Mbps), BPSK (9/6Mbps)

802.11b: CCK (11/5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps) and

DBPSK (1Mbps)

WLAN Tx Power (typical) +12.5dBm (11g and 11b modes) (for Ch14, +10dBm ,

11b mode)ʳ

WLAN Rx Sensitivity (typical) -68dBm for 54Mbps @10% PER

-82dBm for 11Mbps @8% PER

Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK

Operating System Support WinCE 5.0, Windows Mobile 5.0, Linux 2.6.9 and

above, Windows XP, Windows Vista

Power Requirements Standby mode current: 160mA

Power Saving Mode (DTIM=1): 6mA

TX mode: 265mA (continuous TX)

Rx mode: 200mA

Dimensions 30.0 × 30.0 × 3.0 mm (typical)

Regulatory Conformance (Test carried out by module

customers)

EMI: FCC Part 15b, Part 15c

Europe EN 301 489, EN 300 328

Safety : US : UL 60950-1

Europe : EN 60950-1, EN 50360-1 (SAR)

IEC60950-1

RoHS Compliance Yes

Normal Operating Temperatures

Functional* Temperature

*Operational with reduced performance

-10oC ~ +55oC

-30oC~ +70

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