Global Sun Technology GL2422MP-MT Wireless 22Mbps Mini PCI Card User Manual Manual revised p14 15
Global Sun Technology Inc Wireless 22Mbps Mini PCI Card Manual revised p14 15
User Manual
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CONTENTS
1. PRODUCT GENERAL INFORMATION..……………………………………………..….2
1.1. Product Description…………………………………………………………………………………….2
1.2. Product Feature…………………………………………...……………………………………………2
1.3. Product Application………………………………………………………….……………………………..2
2. PRODUCT GENERAL………………………………………………………………….….3
2.1. General Specifications………………………….………………..…………………………..… 3
2.2. LED Indicator………………………………………………………..…………..….………………3
2.3. Interface………………………………………………………….…….………………………..…..3
3. PRODUCT HARDWARE SPECIFICATION……………………….………………….….3
3.1. RF Specification…………………………………………………….………….….…………………..….3
3.1.1. General……………………………………………………….………………..………………..3
3.1.2. Transmitter…………………………………………………….…………..……………………3
3.1.3. Receiver…………………………………………………………………..……………………4
3.1.4. Antenna Type………………………………………………….…………..…………………...4
3.1.5. Typical Operating Range………………………………………….………..…………………4
3.2. H/W Specification………………………………………………………….…………………………....4
3.2.1. MAC Controller.…………………………………………………….……..……………………4
3.2.2. Memory.……………………………………………………………….…..…………………….4
3.2.3. Power……………………………………………………………………....……………………4
4. PRODUCT SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION………………………………….……...……4
4.1. Driver…………………………….……………………………...……………..……………………..…..4
4.2. Configuration Utility………………..…………………………….………..………………………..….4
5. PRODUCT COMPLIANCE………………………………………………………….……..5
6. OPERATING CONDITION……………………………………………………..……..5
6.1. Drop and Vibration test……………………………….……………………………...……….5
6.1.1. Anti-Static Voltage……………………………………………………………………..………..5
6.1.2. Vibration Test………………………………………………………..…………….….………..5
6.1.3. Package Drop Test……………………………………………………………….…..…………5
6.2. Operation Environment ……………………………………………………………………...……….…5
6.2.1. Temperature Range………………………………………………………………….…………5
6.2.2. Reliability Test…………………………………………………….…………….5
6.2.3. Humidity…….…………………………………………..…………………………………….….5
7. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION……………………..………………..……..6
7.1. Installation………….……………………………….……………………………...……….6
7.2. Configuration……………………………………………………………………………...……….…6
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WLAN 22Mbps MiniPCI Card
1. Product General Information
1.1. Product Description
GL2422MP, the wireless Ethernet adapter for mini PCI type IIIB compliant notebook
PCs, set-top box and integrated device, is fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b
standard and supporting higher data rate to 22Mbps. Using Direct Sequence spread
spectrum technology for immunity from interference, it will automatically fallback to
lower data rate in the environment of interference.
22Mbps data rate is designed by the Packet Binary Convolution Code (PBCC)
modulation technique. The software supports Windows OS such as Win98, Win2000, Win ME, and Win XP. The Mini PCI card for
any integrated device is designed with U.FL or MMCX connector to conduce high performance for integrated product.
1.2. Product Feature
● IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence high rate compatible.
● Based on DSSS Technology and support the modulation of PBCC mode
● High-Speed wireless connection up to 22Mbps data rate, and support 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps 802.11b standard
● Advanced Power Management supports power saving mode for battery device
● Auto fallback data rate in the environment of interference.
● 64/128/256 Bits WEP Encryption function
● High through-put supports multi-Media data bandwidth requirement
● Plug-and-play Installation
● Support Mini PCI type IIIB interface
1.3. Product Application
● Wireless Networking in Enterprise, SOHO and home environment
● Wireless Networking Access in Hot Spot area such as Airport, Hotel, School, Convention center, Coffee shop, etc…
● Mobile media through wireless LAN
● Mobile networking for notebook PC, and mobile devices
● Build system in Ad-Hoc for Host-Client appliance or Infrastructure mode for multi-access
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2. PRODUCT GENERAL
2.1. General Specifications
Standards: IEEE802.11b Compliant
Mini PCI standard Type-III-B
Data Rate: 22Mbps / 11Mbps / 5.5 Mbps / 2Mbps / 1 Mbps auto fallback
Security: 64/128/256 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
Dimension 59.75 mm (L) X 44.6 mm (W) X 4. 8 mm (H)
2.2. LED Signal Support
2 Pin (For Power/Status, Tx/Rx)--LED signal supporting
2.3. Interface Mini PCI Type – III- B
3. PRODUCT HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. RF Specification
3.1.1 General
Emission Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
RF Frequency 2400MHz – 2497 MHz – Japan Band
2400MHz – 2483.5MHz – North America, Europe
2446.5MHz – 2483.5MHz – France
Operating Channel 11 Channels (US, Canada)
13 Channels (Europe)
14 Channels (Japan)
Radio Chipset: RFMD
Media Access CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
3.1.2 Transmitter
RF Output Power 18 dBm (Typ. )
Frequency Stability Within + 25 ppm
Data modulation type PBCC/CCK/QPSK/BPSK
Data modulation speed 22/11/5.5/2/1 Mbps with auto fallback
3.1.3 Receiver
Sensitivity -80 dBm @ 22Mbps (Typically @25℃+5℃)
(Less than 8% of PER packet sizes is 1024 bytes)
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3.1.4 Antenna Connecter
Built-in one or two HRS U.FL or MMCX type connector
3.1.5. Typical Operation Range
22Mbps 100M
11Mbps 150M
5.5Mbps 250M
2Mbps 300M
1Mbps 350M
3.2. Hardware Specification
3.2.1. Bus Interface
PCI I/O port 32 Bit
3.2.2. MAC Controller
MAC ACX100A
3.2.3. Memory
EEPROM 8 Kbytes
3.2.4. Power
Power Voltage 3.3v + 5%
Power Consumption 650mA by TX (Max.)
350mA by RX
Stand by mode TBD
Sleeping mode TBD
4. PRODUCT SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION
4.1. Driver
NDIS 4.0 LAN driver Win98, NDIS5.0 LAN driver for Win2000 & Win ME, NDIS 5.1 LAN for Win XP
4.2. Configuration Utility
Configuration Utility software program for Win/98, Win2000, Win ME, Win XP
Configurable Parameters Description
Networking Type Infrastructure / Ad-Hoc
Channel Channel number setting (14 channels available)
ESSID ESSID setting
Rx Rate Current Receiving data rate
TX Rate Current Transmitting rate
WEP Disable, 64 bit, 128 bit and 256 bit
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Link Quality Receiving AP link quality on infrastructure
Signal Strength Receiving AP signal strength on infrastructure
5. REGULATION COMPLIANCE
Compliant with
FCC Part 15 Class B and C
ETSI EN 300 328-2 and ETSI EN 301 489-1, -17, EN60950, CE-Mark
Telec (Japan, Customized)
WiFi Compliant
6. Environmental Requirement
6.1. Drop and Vibration
6.1.1. Anti-Static Voltage
Static voltage tests by 4 kV in card frame should not cause system fail.
6.1.2. Vibration Test
The vibration test is under the frequency and amplitude 10-25 Hz 1mm in vertical and horizontal direction by 30
minutes that should not cause any damage on product.
6.1.3. Package Drop Test
Dropping the package from the height of 50cm for each of the six (6) faces onto the hardwood floor should not cause
any damage on product.
6.2. Operation Environment
6.2.1. Temperature Range
Operating: -0℃ - +50℃ (Except RF output power and sensitivity)
Storage: -20℃ - +70℃
6.2.2. Reliability Test
One cycle of reliability test is keeping at -30℃ by 2 hours, switching temperature up to +60℃ within one hour , and
testing at +60℃ by 2 hours, and switching temperature to -30℃ within one hour. Three cycle should be tested and
without any product fail.
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6.2.3. Humidity
Operating: 0% to 70%
Storage 0% to 95% Non-condensing
7. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
7.1. Installation
1. Start the computer
2. Insert 22Mbps driver CD into the CD-ROM
3. Select “PC Card/PCI Card”
4. Click “Install “ button.
5. Click “Next” button.
6. Click “Finish” button to restart computer.
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7. Shut down the computer then insert MiniPCI Card into the MiniPCI slot of computer.
8. Restart computer
7.2. Configuration
1. Double Click “ ” icon in the right hand corner of the screen.
2. The window of “Link Information” show the current status of wireless mini PCI Card.
Link Info. Page
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This is the default page when the utility starts up.
Status: Shows the BSSID associated, which can be used to identify the wireless network.
SSID: Shows current SSID, which must be the same for the wireless client and AP in order for communication to be established.
TxRate: Shows the current data rate used for transmitting.
Channel: Shows the current channel for communication.
Radio Off button: When clicked, you disable the radio signal, and cut-off the wireless connection.
Link Quality: Shows the link quality of the 22Mbps wireless Network PCI Adapter with the Access Point when operating under
Infrastructure mode.
Signal Strength: Shows the wireless signal strength of the connection between the 22mpbs wireless Network PCI Adapter with the
Access Point.
Data Rate: Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the number of packets transmitted and received.
Configuration Page
This is the page where you can change the basic settings of the Access Point with the minimum amount of effort to adjust a secure
wireless network.
SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients and nodes in a wireless network. The SSID must be
identical for each clients and nodes in the wireless network.
BSS Type: There are two types available for selection
z Infrastructure – to establish wireless communication with LAN and other wireless clients through the use the Access
Points.
z Ad-Hoc – to establish point-to-point wireless communication directly with other wireless client devices such as
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wireless network PCI Adapter.
Channel: The value of channel that AP will operate in. You can select the channel range of 1 to 11 for North America (FCC)
domain, 1 to 13 for European (ETSI) domain and 1 to 14 for Japanese domain.
Tx Rate: Select the data rate for data transmission.
Preamble: Select Long or Short Preamble type. Preamble is a sequence of bits transmitted at 1Mbps that allows the PHY circuitry
to reach steady-state demodulation and synchronization of bit clock and frame start. Two different preambles and headers are
defined: the mandatory supported Long Preamble and header, which interoperates with the 1 Mbit/s and 2 Mbit/s DSSS specification
(as described in IEEE Std 802.11), and an optional Short Preamble and header (as described in IEEE Std 802.11b). At the receiver,
the Preamble and header are processed to aid in demodulation and delivery of the PSDU. The Short Preamble and header may be
used to minimize overhead and, thus, maximize the network data throughput. However, the Short Preamble is supported only from
the IEEE 802.11b (High-Rate) standard and not from the original IEEE 802.11. That means that stations using Short-Preamble
cannot communicate with stations implementing the original version of the protocol.
Power Mode: There are 3 modes to choose from
z Continuous Access Mode (default) – the PCI Adapter is constantly operating with full power and it consumes the most
power
z Maximum Power Save – the PCI Adapter consumes the least power and only operates when there is wireless network
activity.
z Power Save – the PCI Adapter consumes the moderate level of power.
For the changes made to any of the items above to be effective, click “Apply”. The screen will be changed back to Link Info.
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Security Page
This is the page where you configure Security settings of your 22Mbps wireless PCI Adapter.
Data Encryption: Click the box to enable Data Encryption feature.
Aut. Mode: There are three modes available to choose from.
z Open Authentication – the sender and receiver do not share secret Key for communication. Instead, each party
generates its own key-pairs and ask the other party to accept it. The key is regenerated when the connection is
established every time.
z Shared Authentication – the sender and receiver shares the common key for data communication, and the key is used
for extended length of time.
z Auto – depend on the communication to establish, and automatically use the proper authentication mode.
The following will only be activated to allow for configuration when Data Encryption is enabled.
Default Key: select one of the 4 keys to use.
Network Key: enter values to these fields, either in HEX or ASCII formats. You only have to enter the key that you will use
Key Length: select 64, 128 or 256 bits as the length of the keys
Key Format: ASCII or HEX (Please refer to Appendix G: Glossary for details about these two formats).
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SiteSurvey Page
This page allows to utilize the SiteSurvey function to scan for the available wireless network (wireless clients and Access Points)
and select one to establish wireless communication.
Available Network – displays the wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points) that are in your signal range. Select
any one of them and establish communication by simply mouse double-click or a single click on the “Connect” button.
Click “Refresh” button to start scanning for available network again.
Profile – You can create and manage the created profiles for Home, offices or public areas.
By double-clicking on one of the created profile, the setting will adapt to the configuration such as SSID, channel, and WEP
settings saved by that particular profile.
Click to select any one of the profiles, and you can
Click on “Remove” button to remove the profile, or
Click on “Properties” button to view and change its settings. The Properties is very similar to that of adding profile.
Click “Add” to add a profile, and the following screen would appear.
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All the detail information about each settings and configuration item are described in previous Configuration and Security Page
sessions. Please refer to those two sessions for more information.
When you finish enter the setting for this profile, click “OK” to add a new profile.
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About Page
This page displays some information about the 22mpbs PCI Adapter utility, which includes the version numbers for Driver,
Firmware and Utility.
When there is new version of software available for upgrade, you will be able to identify by version numbers.
Notice : Our company reserves the right to change specifications detailed in this document at any time without notice, and
assumes no responsibility for any errors within this document.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if t 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 during the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
¾ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¾ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
¾ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
¾ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
This 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is
still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module
installed (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.
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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 (for example: Wireless Router, Wireless Access Point and VP). The final
end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains TX FCC ID: O7J-GL24222MP-MT”.
Manual Information That Must be Included
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 users manual of the end product which integrate this module.
The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information in a prominent location “ IMPORTANT
NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna 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.