Micro Star MS3871 WLAN 802.11b/g/n 1T1R+BT2.1 EDR COMBO SLIM MODULE User Manual MS 3871

Micro Star International Co Ltd WLAN 802.11b/g/n 1T1R+BT2.1 EDR COMBO SLIM MODULE MS 3871

Users Manual

iMSI MS-3871Wireless 11b/g/n + Bluetooth BT2.1 EDRCombo Slim ModuleUser’sGuide
iiFCC Caution1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCCRF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimumdistance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.3. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction withany oth er anten na or transmitter.4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operatethe equipment.FCC StatementThis device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between antennaand users, and2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter orantenna.As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not required. However,the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing end-product for any additional compli-ance requirements required with module installed (for example, digital device emissions,PC peripheral requirements, etc.).Important NoteIn the event that these conditions can not be example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer consideredvalid the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, OEMintegrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter)and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
iiiEnd Product LabelingThis transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where antenna may beinstalled such that 20 cm may be maintained between antenna and users (for exampleaccess points, routers, wireless ADSL and similar equipment). The final end productmust be labeled in a area with the following: “Contains TX FCC ID: I4L-MS3871”.Manual Information for End UsersThe end user must not have manual instructions to remove or install device. The usermanual for end users 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 ofat least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located operating in conjunction withany other antenna or transmitter.” as a result of e-mail transmission.”Important Safety PrecautionsAlways read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling anypiece of electronic component.1. Keep this User’sGuide for future reference.2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects theequipment from overheating.5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electricalshock.7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by aservice personnel:Liquid has penetrated into the equipmentThe equipment has been exposed to moistureThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it workaccording to User’s ManualThe equipment has dropped and damagedIf the equipment has obvious sign of breakage8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 100OCORBELOW -20OC, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
1IntroductionMSI latest combo module MS-3871, the Wireless 11b/g/n+Bluetooth Combo Slim Module, which can be used to integratewith such systems as notebook, mini-barebone, portable PC.With MSI MS-3871embedded inside, a system could provideusers with the ability and flexibility to connect up to Internetwirelessly via 802.11b/g/n with speed up to 150Mbps, and tolink with peripherals wirelessly through BluetoothTM v2.1 andadvanced EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) technology. BluetoothTMv2.1 technology increases the data rate of BluetoothTM v1.1/1.2from 1.0Mbps to 2.1Mbps.MSI MS-3871is taking advantage of leading technologies fromRalink and CSR. It addresses the co-existence issues in PAN(Personal Area Network) and WLAN (Wireless Local AreaNetwork) markets by providing true simultaneous connectivitywhile deploying IEEE 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth v2.1 Alongwith this combo solution, a system installed with a single mod-ule is able to offer dual mode capability of WiFi and BluetoothTM.It will benefit system vendors in miniaturization of system di-mension and BOM cost reduction, as well as also make usershappy with the all-in-one functionality.>>> 1.1 MSI MS-3871 - Wireless 11b/g/n +Bluetooth BT2.1 Combo Slim Module
2Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network orother small network, especially one with wireless or temporaryplug-in connections, in which some of the network devices arepart of the network only for the duration of a communicationssession. Users in the network can share files, print to a sharedprinter, and access the Internet with a shared modem. In thiskind of network, new devices can be quickly added; however,users can only communicate with other wireless LAN comput-ers that are in this wireless LAN workgroup, and are withinrange.>>> 1.2 How MS-3871 WorksMS-3871 MS-3871In WLAN Environment1.2.1WLAN+Bluetooth Combo Slim Module WLAN+Bluetooth Combo Slim Module
3Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructurenetwork and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes anAccess Point. In an Infrastructure network, the Access Point canmanage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Addi-tionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN toaccess an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to takeadvantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet,email, file transfer, and printer sharing. The scale and range of theInfrastructure networking are larger and wider than that of theAd-hoc networking.MS-3871MS-3871WLAN+Bluetooth Combo Slim ModuleWLAN+Bluetooth Combo Slim Module
4In Bluetooth ConnectionThe term “Bluetooth” refers to a worldwide standard for thewireless exchange of data between two devices. In order to ex-change data, two Bluetooth devices must establish a connection.Before a connection is established, one device must request aconnection with another. The second device accepts (or rejects)the connection. The originator of the request is known as theclient. The device that accepts (or rejects) the request is knownas the server. Many Bluetooth devices can act as both client andserver. Every Bluetooth device that provides a service must beprepared to respond to a connection request. Bluetooth soft-ware is always running in the background on the server, ready torespond to connection requests.1.2.2Bluetooth-enabled DevicesWLAN+Bluetooth Combo Slim ModuleMS-3871
5>>> 1.3 SpecificationsOperation voltage 3.3V+/-10%Operating System Microsoft®W indows®XP 32/ 64-bit,Vista 32/64-bit, W in7 32/64-bitEnvironmental - Operating Temperature:0~65OC- Operating Humidity:10 ~ 90%, non-condensingDimensions (W xDxH) 80 x 6x3mmWeight 3.5gHardwareSpecification
6Network Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/nFrequency Band 2.400-2.4835 GHzData Rate IEEE 802.11b (auto-fallback):- CCK: 11, 5.5 Mbps- DQPSK: 2 Mbps- DBPSK: 1 MbpsIEEE 802.11g (auto-fallback):- OFDM: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and6MbpsIEEE 802.11n (auto-fallback):-OFDM: 6.5 to 150 Mbps(Follow MCS 0~7 standard)Media Access Control CSMA/CA with ACKTransmission IEEE 802.11b (DSSS),IEEE 802.11g/n (OFDM)Network Architecture Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer);Infrastructure ModeAntenna Type PCB printed antennaPower Consumption 802.11b (11 Mbps):328mA@3.3V in continuous Tx231mA@3.3V in Rx802.11g (54Mbps):313mA@3.3V in continuous Tx233mA@3.3V in Rx802.11n:HT20MHz: 308mA@3.3V in continuousTx / 232mA@3.3V in Rx (MCS7)HT40MHz: 325mA@3.3V in continuousTx/ 283mA@3.3V in Rx (MSC7)233mA@3.3V in standby modeWLANSpecification
7Channel IEEE 802.11g/n:Ch. 1-11 – N. AmericaCh. 1-13 – JapanCh. 1-13 – Europe ETSICh. 10-11 – SpainCh. 10-13 – FranceIEEE 802.11b:Ch. 1-11 – N. AmericaCh. 1-14 – JapanCh. 1-13 – Europe ETSICh. 10-11 – SpainCh. 10-13 – FranceOutput Power 802.11b (11Mbps): 17.0 +/-1 dBm802.11g (54Mbps): 14.0 +/-1 dBm802.11n : 13.0 +/-1 dBmReceiver Sensitivity 802.11b (11Mbps): CCK@8% PER = -76dBm(Typical Value) 802.11g (54Mbps): OFDM@10% PER = -65dBm802.11n draft 6.0:HT20 @ 10% PER = -64 dBmHT40 @ 10% PER = -61dBm
8Network Standard Bluetooth v2.1 Class II +EDRFrequency Band 2.400 - 2.4835 GHzData Rate Up to 3MbpsChannel 79 sub-channelsTransmission FHSS (Frequency Hopping SpreadSpectrum)Modulation n/4 DQPSK@2Mbps, 8DQPSK@3MbpsAntenna Type PCB printed antennaPower Consumption 66mA in continuous Tx8.6mA in standby modeMax. Output Power -4~4 dBmMax. Input Level -20 dBm@BER<0.1%Receiver Sensitivity -82dBm @ BER<0.1%Range Up to 10 m operating range(outdoor operating range)Physical Links Support ACL and SCO linkNetwork Capabilities Support piconet point-to-point andpoint-to multipoint connectionsLink Manager 3-slot Packets: Yes5-slot Packets: YesSlot Offset: YesTiming Accuracy: YesSwitch: YesHold Mode: YesSniff Mode: YesTes t Mode: YesPark Mode: YesRSSI: YesPower Control: YesAuthentication: YesEncryption: YesBluetoothSpecification
9>>> 1.4 System RequirementsBefore installing MS-3871, your PC should meet the followingitems:- Windows®XP 32/ 64-bit, Vista 32/64-bit, Win7 32/64-bitoperating system.- Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver andutilities.- One CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher.>>> 1.5 Package ContentsUnpack the package and check all the items carefully. If any itemcontained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealeras soon as possible. Also, keep the box and packing materials incase you need to ship the unit in the future. The package shouldcontain the following items:- One Wireless 11b/g/n + Bluetooth Combo Slim Module.- One Installation CD-ROM including drivers, utilities, and themanual files.
10Software InstallationThis chapter describes the procedures of installing the driverand utility. Follow the instruction step by step to finish theinstallation. If you use Windows®98SE/ME, please preparethe Windows®Setup CD at hand before installing the driver;because the system will ask you to insert the Setup CD to copyfiles during the installation.Please NOTE that the MS-3871should be installed into yourcomputer before installing the driver and utility. Then, theoperating system will detect a new device and start to configurethe new device. Click Cancel here to start installation from theInstallShield Wizard.ClickTip: The MS-3871 adaptershould be installed into your PCbefore installing the driver andutility.The adapter model you installed
11Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Setupprogram should launch automatically.If the Autorun program doesn’t launch automatically, click Startat the taskbar and select Run....TypeE:\setup.exe (where Eisyour CD-drive) in the Open box and click OK to launch theSetup program manually.The main screen of Setup program will appear as below.1. Click the Install WLAN Driver button.2. The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears.Click Next.3. Read and accept the License Agreement; then, click Next.4. Click Install and the program will copy the necessaryfiles to the system. The progress indicator shows theinstalling status.5. Click Finish when the WLAN driver installation iscompleted.STEP1STEP2
121. Click the Install Bluetooth Driver button.2. The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears.Click Next.3. Read and accept the License Agreement; then, click Next.4. Click Next to install the driver in the default destinationfolder.5. Click Install and the program will copy the necessaryfiles to the system. The progress indicator shows theinstalling status.6. Click Finish when the bluetooth driver installation iscompleted.Wireless LAN iconSTEP3STEP4Click the Exit button.The Wireless LAN icon and Bluetooth icon will appear in thestatus bar.Bluetooth icon
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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 party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the 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. 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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