Netgear orporated 11200163 Certified Wireless USB Module User Manual Users Guide

Netgear Incorporated Certified Wireless USB Module Users Guide

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WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Page 2 Wisair Wireless USB About Wisair Wisair is a leading provider of WiMedia ultra-wideband (UWB) chipset solutions for consumer electronics, PC peripherals, and mobile devices. Leveraging the management teams’ decades of wireless communications product development expertise, Wisair is the first company to deliver fully-functional WiMedia-based UWB chipsets and small form-factor reference designs. Today, the fabless semiconductor company continues to focus on delivering low-cost, low-power, and high bit-rate wireless connectivity solutions. For more information, visit www.wisair.com. © Wisair 2007. All rights reserved. All right, title and interest, copyrights, patents, know-how, trade secrets and other intellectual property relating to this publication and to Wisair products are proprietary products of Wisair Ltd. (“Wisair”). The information presented in this publication does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable, and may change. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written approval by Wisair. Any and all other trademarks, product names and other intellectual property rights are the sole property of their respective owners. Wisair Proprietary Information Customer Support: Tel: +972-3-7676606 Fax: 972-3-7677608 Support@Wisair.com Wisair doc. version UG10033 R 0.1
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Wisair Wireless USB Page 3 Table of Contents 1 Introduction......................................................................................................4 1.1 Key Features ............................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Package Details ........................................................................................................ 5 2 Software Installation........................................................................................6 2.1 Automatic PC Driver Installation................................................................................ 6 2.1.1 Connect the Host module (HWA) ......................................................................................8 2.2 WisMan Management and Testing Utility.................................................................. 9 3 Maintenance...................................................................................................10 3.1 Firmware Update..................................................................................................... 10 3.2 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 10 3.2.1 Verifying Driver Installation ..............................................................................................10 3.2.2 Reading Software and Firmware Version........................................................................11 4 Technical Specifications...............................................................................12 5 FCC Statements.............................................................................................13 6 Testing Procedure .........................................................................................14 Table of Figures Figure 1: PC to PC communication via WiMedia based application ........................................ 4 Figure 2: PC to PC Peripheral device (example: DVD-RW device) via WUSB........................ 4 Figure 3: WSR601 WUSB Module for host/device– Component Side..................................... 5 Figure 4: WSR601 WUSB Module for host/device – Print Side............................................... 5 Figure 5: Windows Device Manager Window – HWA driver indication.................................. 10 Figure 6: Windows Device Manager Window – Mass Storage Device driver indication........ 11 Figure 7: Initial screen............................................................................................................ 14 Figure 8: Radio Test Mode tab .............................................................................................. 14 Figure 9: WisMan Radio Test Mode tab ................................................................................ 15
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Page 4 Wisair Wireless USB 1 Introduction The Wisair Certified Wireless USB reference design kit enables you to set up an ad hoc, Wireless network instantly, extending USB range without the need for a network infrastructure, while providing the right balance between functionality and aesthetics. It allows remote content browsing, sharing, control, multi channel streaming, hotsync, printing, fast copy and very fast information exchange between PC and USB 2.0/1.1 PC peripherals. The types of content supported are: data, applications, pictures, and compressed video and audio files. Figure 1: PC to PC communication via WiMedia based application Figure 2: PC to PC Peripheral device (example: DVD-RW device) via WUSB
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Wisair Wireless USB Page 5 Figure 3: WSR601 WUSB Module for host/device– Component Side Figure 4: WSR601 WUSB Module for host/device – Print Side 1.1 Key Features  Single port USB 2.0/1.1  CWUSB Host or Device Wire Adapter functionality with advanced throughput  Support for Cable Association— Cable association functionality is provided by the reference design 1.2 Package Details The package includes: Category Main Item Accessories Hardware Wireless USB module Software CDROM - software installation package Documentation User Guide (this document)
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Page 6 Wisair Wireless USB 2 Software Installation 2.1 Automatic PC Driver Installation Ensure that your PC system hardware and software are both operational. Note: If your PC contains a previous HWA/DWA driver installation, please perform a proper uninstall procedure using the Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs utility 1. Ensure that the Host module is detached from the PC or the device module is detached/ switched off. 2. Run the WUSB WinDrivers.msi Wisair driver installation program. Follow the onscreen instructions, and proceed by clicking Next> when prompted. 3. Click Install.
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Wisair Wireless USB Page 7 4. Click Next >, a secondary screen displays: 5. Click Continue Anyway. Repeat as many times as the request displays (four times in total). 6. The following notice is displayed, click OK to proceed. 7. The final screen of the installer is displayed. Click Finish.
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Page 8 Wisair Wireless USB 2.1.1 Connect the Host module (HWA) 8. Connect the Host module to the high speed PC USB port. The system will automatically detect and begin installation of the drivers for the connected HWA using the Found New Hardware Wizard. 9. Select No, not this time, and click Next> 10. Select Install the software automatically (recommended) and click Next> to install the first driver. 11. The Hardware Installation screen is displayed. 12. Click Continue Anyway. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen is displayed. 13. Click Finish to complete the driver installation. 14. Windows will repeat this sequence three more times for the rest of the drivers.
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Wisair Wireless USB Page 9 15. Disconnect the Host module from the USB port. 16. It is recommended that you restart the PC in order to ensure that the USB driver installation has been successful. 17. Connect the Host module to the PC after restart. 18. In order to verify a successful installation, run the Windows Device Manager utility (Start>Run>devmgmt.msc) and verify that it recognizes the Host module driver. See Sec. 3.2.1 Verifying Driver Installation for more details. 2.2 WisMan Management and Testing Utility Invoke the WisMan.msi installer and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Page 10 Wisair Wireless USB 3 Maintenance 3.1 Firmware Update 1. Ensure that no more than one dongle is attached to the PC. 2. Invoke the FirmwareUpdate.exe file provided to you by Customer Support. 3. Detach and reinsert the dongle to restart the module. 3.2 Troubleshooting 3.2.1 Verifying Driver Installation To check for proper installation of drivers: In order to verify a successful installation, run the Windows Device Manager utility (Start>Run>devmgmt.msc) and verify that it recognize the device driver as shown in the following picture (choose View-> Device by Connection). Figure 5: Windows Device Manager Window – HWA driver indication
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Wisair Wireless USB Page 11 Figure 6: Windows Device Manager Window – Mass Storage Device driver indication 3.2.2 Reading Software and Firmware Version In order to ensure that you are working with the latest version of software and hardware, you can check the versions of each component as follows: Wisair application TBD PC host driver version In the Windows/System32/Drivers directory, view the file properties of the HWA.SYS and HWARadio.SYS driver files.
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Page 12 Wisair Wireless USB 4 Technical Specifications Model number 601SD-D UWB Chipset Wisair WSR601 single CMOS chip Operational Range Up to 20 meters (30 to 60 feet with Line of Sight) PHY data rate 53.3Mbps to 480Mbps (Automatic or manually selected) Frequency range 3.1GHz to 4.8GHz; supporting 3 sub-bands, 528MHz each RF modulation type Multiband OFDM Max. output power -41.3dBm/MHz maximum Max Power Consumption 1.5Watt USB end points types Bulk in/out, Interrupt, Control USB association type Cable association, Proprietary (preset at production) PCB size approx 18mm x 50mm Antenna 1 micro SMT antenna connector, 1 onboard antenna soldering contact pad Operating Temperature range 0°C to +50°C Operational Humidity 10-95% PHY compliance Design complies with WiMedia PHY spec. Rev. 1.0, Certified WUSB spec v. 1.0 FCC compliance Design complies with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 subpart F; UWB intentional radiation and subpart B. OS compliance Microsoft® Vista, Windows XP SP2 Coexistence Co-exists with standard WiMedia devices Coexistence with co-located additional USB Hosts or UWB systems (FFI, TFI schemes)
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Wisair Wireless USB Page 13 5 FCC Statements 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. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Wisair could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC grant of equipment authorization issued to Wisair. Indoor granted product notice: This equipment may only be operated indoors. Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U.S.C. 301 and could subject to operator to serious legal penalties. EMI Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the function of radio navigation or other safety service (the telephone and cellphones are considered to be safety services) or seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radio communications services include but are not limited to: AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air traffic control, pager and personal communications services (PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the electromagnetic environment. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electromagnetic environment. While this device has Revision 0.25 - 21 - been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be determined by turning the device on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient the receiving antenna  Relocate the device with respect to the victim receiver  Move the device away from the victim receiver  Plug the device host into a different power outlet than the victim receiver so that the device system and receiver are on separate branch circuits If necessary, consult your system service representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional help in resolving interference.
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Page 14 Wisair Wireless USB 6 Testing Procedure The following is a basic testing procedure to demonstrate OFDM signal transmission from the Host side module in TFI mode. 1. Connect the Host module to the PC USB port. Wait approximately 30 seconds for hardware initialization to complete. 2. Double click the WisMan shortcut icon on the PC desktop to initiate the WisMan application. Figure 7: Initial screen 3. In the WisMan initial screen, select Devices > Open >Intrusive to open the Intrusive mode tabs of the configuration screens. Figure 8: Radio Test Mode tab 4. Select the RadioTest Mode tab and press the OFDM TFC1 button. 5. Wait for the green signal to in.
WUSB Module User Guide R 0.1 Wisair Wireless USB Page 15 Figure 9: WisMan Radio Test Mode tab Note: If the USB dongle is not recognized by the PC or the WisMan utility you can do the following: - Restart the dongle by detaching from the PC and reinserting the dongle - Select Devices > Scan in the WisMan initial screen

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