CyberTAN Technology MM230M IEEE 802.11b/g Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR and GPS MiniCard User Manual

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MM230-M MiniCard MM230-M IEEE 802.11b/g Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR and GPS MiniCard User Manual Rev 0.1
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MM230-M MiniCard ii Table of contents Introduction…………………………………..…………….1 Hardware Installation....................................................4 Using the Wireless Utility………………………..............5 Install Bluetooth………………………………………….33 Install GPS………………………………………………... 37
MM230-M MiniCard=rd 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for using the Wireless MiniCard. The MM230-M is a single-band, quad-mode wireless net-work adapter with Bluetooth and GPS 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, Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR, and GPS. MM230-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 greater than 54Mbps and Bluetooth real world throughput using high-speed spatial mul-tiplexing modes, the MM230-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 MM230-M MiniCard is truly a “must-have” for every productivity-sensitive laptop, notebook, or tablet PC user and any band-width-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 MiniCard attachment to an UMPC. Pin-selectable SPI, SDIO, USB, and UART 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. Bluetooth v2.0+EDR supports the use of most recent user-end devices. • 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 maximum avail-ability and link reliability. • BT and Cellular Coexistence Industrial Bluetooth coexistence logics are included. There are two separated antenna for BT and WLAN. Coex-ist with cellular GSM, DCS, PCS and W-CDMA bands. • Ultra Low Power Consumption Excellent standby and Power Saving Mode current consumptions.
MM230-M MiniCard 2 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: • Mobility: WLANs provide LAN users with access to real-time information anywhere in their organi-zation, providing service opportunities that are impossible with wired networks. • Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike, eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings. • Scalability: 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: • Extended 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. • Roaming: the access point enables a wireless LAN computer to move through a building and still be connected to the LAN. • Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and their wired counterparts.
—Introduction 3 Notes on wireless LAN configuration When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points: • 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. • 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. • Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere with WLAN transmis-sion.
MM230-M MiniCard 4 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: MM230-M outlook
MM230-M MiniCard 5 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 MM230-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
MM230-M MiniCard 6 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 7 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)
MM230-M MiniCard 8 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 9 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.
MM230-M MiniCard 10 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
MM230-M MiniCard 11 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.
MM230-M MiniCard 12 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 MM230-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
MM230-M MiniCard 13 3.2.2.2 EAP Authentication Modes The MM230-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.
MM230-M MiniCard 14 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 15 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 Login Name Login name to the RADIUS server Certificate Certificate selected for authentication View Shows the selected certificate Browse Selects the certificate
MM230-M MiniCard 16 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 Login Name Login name to the RADIUS server 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.
MM230-M MiniCard 17 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
MM230-M MiniCard 18 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 Login Name Login name to the RADIUS server 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 19 Figure 24: CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Table 9: CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Description Field Description Login Name Login name to the RADIUS server 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.
MM230-M MiniCard 20 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 hd dthk
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program 21 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
MM230-M MiniCard 22 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.
MM230-M MiniCard 23 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
MM230-M MiniCard 24 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
MM230-M MiniCard 25 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.
MM230-M MiniCard 26 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 27 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
MM230-M MiniCard 28 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
MM230-M MiniCard 29 3.5 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab displays the advanced parameters available for the installed MM230-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—MM230-M Wireless Card This section of the Advanced tab reports the type of MM230-M client card installed.
MM230-M MiniCard 30 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 31 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
MM230-M MiniCard 32 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 MM230-M Client Card Configuration Utility. Figure 41: About Tab
MM230-M MiniCard 33 Chapter 4 Install Bluetooth MM230-M also support Bluetooth function. Below shows how to install Bluetooth device. 4.1 How to install Bluetooth device
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Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program 37 Chapter 5 Install GPS MM230-M also support GPS function. Below shows how to install GPS device. 4-1 CONFIGURATION Connect the MM230-M and the host with RS232 to UART cable. Power will be provided via the USB cable. 4-2 GPS Monitor software Installation Run install program VisualGPSinstall.exe. It’s Freeware software, you can download it form “http://www.visualgps.net/” and save in your computer. Double click the icon , you will see the following screen, mark “I Agree” and click “Next”.
MM230-M MiniCard 38 Then, you will see the following screen, and click “Next”. Choose Destination Folder or use default folder for installation by clicking “Next”.
MM230-M MiniCard 39 Select a Program Manager Group or click “Next” to use default group name. Click “Finish” and all installations are complete. You will see below icon on your desktop. Double click the VisualGPS desktop icon to run software to check the GPS data and performance. (Please refer to the user’s manual of GPS Monitor software on CD-ROM.)
MM230-M MiniCard 40 You will see below message if the right COM port is not set up. Click “確定”, you will see the following screen.
MM230-M MiniCard 41 Click Settings, then Communications to setup UART COM PORT. You will see the following screen, please setup the right Com Port and Baud Rate (normally, it’s 4800 or 9600) Now, you can start to know the GPS information by clicking below buttons as you want.
MM230-M MiniCard 42 Appendix A Specifications Model Number MM230-M Product Type 802.11b/g with Bluetooth and GPS MiniCard WLAN Interface(s) SDIO 1.0 (default) and Generic SPI BT Interface(s) UART (default) and USB GPS Interface(s) UART Main Chip(s) Marvell 88W8686 and CSR BC41B143A and SiRF GSC3f/LP 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) 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 Additional Current for BT : ACL with file transfer : 18mA ; SCO HV1 : 37mA ; ,SCO HV3 : 23mA ; Standby host : 36uA ; Reset : 49uA ; all @1.8V Dimensions 30.0 × 30.0 × 4 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 Bluetooth Standard(s) BT 2.0+ EDR Bluetooth Operating Frequency 2400-2483.5MHz Bluetooth Data Rates 721Kbps/2Mbps/3Mbps Bluetooth Modulation Schemes FHSS/GFSK/π/4 -DQPSK/8DPSK
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program 43 Model Number MM230-M Bluetooth Tx Power (Typical) +2.5dBm Bluetooth Rx Sensitivity (typical) -70dBm at 0.1% BER Bluetooth UART Interfaces TX, RX, RTS, CTS(4800-19200bps) Bluetooth Profiles HFP (Handsfree Profile) Headset SPP-Dev A/ Dev B OPP-Client/Server GPS Operating Frequency 1575.42MHz GPS Antenna Specification: Antenna Type Frequency Range Right-hand circular polarized passive antenna (recommended) 1575.42 ± 1.023MHz GPS Position and Velocity Accuracy: Position Velocity Time 10 meters, 2D RMS, 5meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected < 5 meters (50%) 0.1 meters/second 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time GPS Dynamic Constrains: Altitude Velocity Acceleration Jerk 18000 meters (60000 feet) max. 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max. 4g, max. 20 meters/second3 , max. GPS Acquisition Time TTFF Hot (valid almanac, position, time & ephemeris)TTFF Warm (valid almanac, position & time) TTFF Cold (valid almanac) Re-acquisition (<10 s obstruction with valid almanac, position, time & ephemeris) 1 s 35 s 42 s 100 ms GPS Baud Rates 4800 ~ 19200bps (default 9600bps) GPS Rx Sensitivity : Tracking Sensitivity Acquisition Sensitivity -159dBm -155dBm GPS UART Interfaces TXA, RXA(UART A) and TXB, RXB(UART B) GPS Output Message NMEA 0183(default): GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG SiRF Binary RoHS Compliance Yes Normal Operating Temperatures Functional* Temperature *Operational with reduced performance -10o ~ +55oC -30o ~ +70oC
FCC Notices 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. CAUTION: Change or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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 or more 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. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. RF exposure warning: This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance."

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