Dynabook UPA3234WL 802.11 a/b Mini-PCI WLAN Module User Manual Toshiba
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Wireless LAN Card Features
The Wireless LAN Card is a wireless network card that fits into a Mini-PCI TypeIII slot.
Wireless LAWireless LAN Card TypesN Card Types
The Wireless LAN Card is a wireless network card that complies with the IEEE 802.11
standard on wireless LANs (Revision A, B), Revision A supports data rates up to 54 Mbit/s.
Revision B supports data rates up to 11 Mbit/s.
n Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This means that your Wireless
hardware will communicate with other vendors’ IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless LAN
product. The 'Wi-Fi CERTIFIED' logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
n Fully compatible with any other wireless LAN system based on Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS)/ Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) radio
technology that complies with the “IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs (Revision A
or B).
Wireless LAN CardsWireless LAN Cards
The Wireless LAN Card supports the following wireless LAN features:
n Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54,48,36,24,18,12,
9 and 6 Mbit/s. (Revision A)
n Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11, 5.5, 2 and 1
Mbit/s. (Revision B)
n Frequency Channel Selection (5GHz:Revision A / 2.4GHz:Revision B).
n Roaming over multiple channels.
n Card Power Management.
n Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on 128bit encryption
algorithm.
n Card Specifications Card Specifications
Form Factor - Mini PCI TypeIII
Capability - IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANS
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Network Operating - Microsoft Windows® Networking
System
Media Access Protocol - CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with Acknowledgment (ACK)
Data Rate - 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mb/s (Revision A)
- 11/5.5/2/1 Mb/s (Revision B)
Radio CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics
Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to:
n country/region where the product was purchased
n Type of product
Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN
Wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4GHz
and 5GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of
wireless communication equipment.
NOTE: NOTE: Refer to the flyer "Information to the User” for regulatory information that may
apply in your country/region.
R-F Frequency -Band 5GHz (5150-5850 MHz) (Revision A)
-Band2.4GHz (2400-2483.5 MHz) (Revision B)
Modulation Technique -DSSS-CCK, DSSS-DQPSK, DSSS-DBPSK (Revision B)
-OFDM-BPSK, OFDM-QPSK, OFDM-16QAM, OFDM-64QAM
(Revision A)
The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless
communication. Communications at lower Transmit range may travel larger distances.
n The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near
metal surfaces and solid high-density materials.
n Range is also impacted due to “obstacles” in the signal path of the radio that may
either absorb or reflect the radio signal.
Supported Frequency SubSupported Frequency Sub-- bandsbands
Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country, your Wireless LAN Card may
support a different set of 2.4GHz channels.
Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the
radio regulations that apply in your country/region.
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B)
Frequency Range
Channel ID 2400-2497 MHz
1 2412
2 2417
3 2422
4 2427
5 2432
6 2437
7 2442
8 2447
9 2452
1010 2457*2457* *1)
11 2462
12 2467 *2)
13 2472 *2)
14 2484 *3)
*1) Factory-set default channels
*2) Available Area: All approved regions except USA, Canada, and TAIWAN.
*3) Available Area: Japan 802.11b mode only
When installing Wireless LAN Cards, the channel configuration is managed as follows:
n For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the Wireless LAN
Card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN
Access Point, When roaming between different access points the station can
dynamically switch to another channel if required.
n For Wireless LAN Cards installed in Wireless clients that operating in a peer-to-peer
mode, the card will use the default channel 10.
n In a Wireless LAN Access Point, the Wireless LAN card will use the factory-set default
channel (printed in bold), unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel
when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device.
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision A)
Frequency Range 5150-5850 MHz Note
Channel ID
36 5180 *1
40 5200 *1
44 5220 *1
48 5240 *1
52 5260 *1
56 5280 *1
60 5300 *1
64 5320 *1
149 5745 US only *2
153 5765 US only *2
157 5785 US only *2
161 5805 US only *2
*1: Refer to Table1 about the Europe area. USA and CANADA are available.
*2: Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only
Table1: A table of allowed frequency ranges within Europe
Country/Region 5150-5250
MHz 5250-5350
MHz 5470-5725
MHz (*1) 5725-5850
MHz
Austria, Belgium, Italy,
Lichtenstein, Switzerland × × ×
Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Ireland,
Netherlands, Portugal,
Sweden, UK
×
Luxemburg, Norway × ×
Greece, Iceland, Spain × × × ×
: allowed ×: forbidden
*1) PA3234U-1MPC is not available in this frequency band.
Information sheet
Wireless Interoperability
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter products are designed to be
interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS)/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing(OFDM) radio technology,
and is compliant to:
The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs(Revision A/B), as defined and approved
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
The Wireless Fidelity(Wi-Fi) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
CAUTION
Bluetooth™ and WirelessLAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and
may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth™ and WirelessLAN devices
simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance
or even lose your network connection.
If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your
Bluetooth™ or WirelessLAN.
Please contact Toshiba PC product support on web site
http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or
http://www.pc.support.global.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.
CAUTION
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.85 GHz frequency
range.
Wireless LAN and your Health
Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic
energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than
the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency
safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by
consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific
community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who
continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the
proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These
situations may for example include:
Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or
In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is
perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific
organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to
use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.
Regulatory Information
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter must be installed and used in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user
documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio
frequency and safety standards.
Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of this device.”
L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit
pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout
brouillage radioélec trique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le
fonctionnement du dispositif.
The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry
Canada technical specifications were met.
IC : 248H-DPA3234W
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of
4.8dB.Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry
Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that
required for successful communication.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated
indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il
doit etre utilize a l'interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram
de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il
doit faire l'objet d'une licence.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
with essential test suites as per standards:
For outdoor usage only channel 10 (2457 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed.
For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special
registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private
usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m. An IBPT/BIPT license is
required for public usage outside building.
For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.
Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10 (2457 MHz) en 11 (2462 MHz). Voor privé-gebruik
buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij
BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT
nodig. Voor publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT/IBPT verplicht. Voor
registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.
België/
Belgique:
L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 10 (2457 MHz) et 11 (2462 MHz).
Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public,
aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance
supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de I’IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation
publique à I’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de I’IBPT est requise. Pour les
enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter I’IBPT.
License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow Deutschland: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig.Bitte mit
Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.
Restricted frequency band: only channels 10 and 11 (2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively)
may be used in France. License required for every installation, indoor and outdoor
installations. Please contact ART for procedure to follow.
France:
Bande de fréquence restreinte : seuls les canaux 10 à 11 (2457 et 2462 MHz respectivement)
doivent être utilisés en France.
Toute utilisation, qu’elle soit intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous pouvez
contacter I’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la
procédure à suivre.
License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed Italia: E’necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno.
Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L’uso per installazione in esterni non e’
permessa.
License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow Nederland Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste
procedure
Table: A table of allowed frequency ranges within Europe
Country/Region 5150-5250
MHz 5250-5350
MHz 5470-5725
MHz (*1) 5725-5850
MHz
Austria, Belgium, Italy,
Lichtenstein, Switzerland × × ×
Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Ireland,
Netherlands, Portugal,
Sweden, UK
×
Luxemburg, Norway × ×
Greece, Iceland, Spain × × × ×
: allowed ×: forbidden
*1) PA3234U-1MPC is not available in this frequency band.
USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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. If not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, it 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 tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
-Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
-Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized
modification of the devices included with this Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini
PCI Adapter, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other
than specified by TOSHIBA.
The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or
attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter will be installed with one of
three types of antennas. The all of antenna types, when installed are located at the upper
edge of the LCD screen. For all antennas, the radiated output power of the Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter is far below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI
Adapter shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal
operation is minimized. In normal operating configuration, the LCD in the upright
position, the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm. The
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. Anten na(s) used in 5.15-5.25GHz frequency band must be
integral antenna which provide no access to the end user.
Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes
with those products for additional information. The installer of this radio equipment must
ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF
field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety
Code 6, obtainable from Health Canadas website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Relevant transmitters include FCC IDs: CJ6UPA3234WL, CJ6UPA3232BT.
Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements.
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency
range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85
GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.
Taiwan
Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric
machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency,
increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design.
Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the
aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In event that any
interference is found, the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped
immediately, and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference
occurs after improvement.
The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio
communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and
regulations.
Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference
from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio
emission electric machinery.
Using this equipment in Japan
In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,4002,483.5MHz for second generation low-power
data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object
identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station).
1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.
2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
2.4DS4
(1) (2) (3)
(4)
In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment, industrial device,
scientific device, medical device like microwave oven, licensed
premises radio station and non-licensed specified low-
power radio
station for mobile object identification system (RF-
ID) that is used in
product line of factories,(Other Radio Stations)are used.
1 Please make sure before using this equipment that no Other Radio
Stations are used in the neighborhood.
2 In c
ase that RF interference occurs to Other Radio Stations from this
equipment, please change promptly the frequency for use, place to
use, or stop emitting Radio.
3 Please contact TOSHIBA Direct PC
if you have a problem, such as
interference from this equipment to Other Radio Stations
(1) 2.4this equipment uses a frequency of 2.4GHz.
(2) DSThis equipment uses DS-SS modulation
(3) 4The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.
(4) This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400MHz to
2,483.5MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object
identification systems.
3. TOSHIBA Direct PC
Monday – Friday : 10:00 – 17:00
Toll Free Tel : 0120-13-1100
Direct Dial : 03-3457-5916
Fax : 03-5444-9450
Device Authorization
This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the
device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station
stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan.
The Name of the radio equipment: WM3B2100A
TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER
Approval Number : 03NYDA****, 03WYBA****
The following restrictions apply:
Do not disassemble or modify the device.
Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.
Trademark
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license.
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Bluetooth™ Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with
Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
(FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:
Bluetooth Specification Ver.1.1, as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest
Group.
CAUTIONS:CAUTIONS: 1.Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and
TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth™ products
with all PCs and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology
other than TOSHIBA portable computers.
Always use Bluetooth™ cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless
networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable
computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product
support on Web site
http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe
or http://www.pc.support.global.toshiba.com in the United States for
more information.
2.When you use Bluetooth™ cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz
Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or
cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth™
cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your PC to the
area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices
(40 meters/43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from your PC.
Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site
http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe
or http://www.pc.support.global.toshiba.com in the United States for
more information.
3. Bluetooth™ and WirelessLAN devices operate within the same radio
frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use
Bluetooth™ and WirelessLAN devices simultaneously, you may
occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or
even lose your network connection.
If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either
one of your Bluetooth™ or WirelessLAN.
Please contact Toshiba PC product support on web site
http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe
or http://www.pc.support.global.toshiba.com in the United States
for more information.
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health
The products with Bluetooth wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however
is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile
phones.
Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency
safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by
consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and
result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the
extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the
proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for
example include:
-Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes, or
-In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or
identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or
environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth
wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment.