PEGATRON WL194G Wireless PCI Express Card User Manual
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS .................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................3
SCOPE ............................................................................................. 3
ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS ..................................................... 3
GENERAL FEATURES ..................................................................... 3
RF PERFORMANCE ........................................................................ 3
LED BLINK DEFINITION ................................................................ 4
SPECIFICATION ............................................................................... 4
ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................... 4
PACKING INFORMATION ................................................................ 4
DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................5
DRIVER INSTALLATION (details) .................................................... 6
NETWORK CONNECTIONS ............................................................ 7
SAFETY STATEMENTS..............................................................8
NOTE: Information in this document is subject to change after this document is
made available.
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SCOPE
The purpose of this specication is to document the requirements
for 802.11 b/g, it is PCIe x1 standard Card for use in Desktop com-
puters.
ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS
Acronym Description
BER Bit Error Rate
BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying
CCK Complementary code keying
DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
GENERAL FEATURES
Network Standard IEEE 802.11b/g
Chipset Realtek SoC RTL8187SE
Host interface PCI Express BUS Management Interface
Data Rate 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
Modulation CCK(b); OFDM(g)
Operating Frequency 802.11b/g (2412 ~ 2484 MHz)
Operating Channel Ch1~Ch14
Trans/Receive Mech. Block diagram (see below)
Antenna Connectors 1 x R/P SMA RF connectors
Security 64-bit/128-bit WEP, TKIP, and AES
Wi-Fi alliance WPA, WPA2
Driver Support OS Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Linux
INTRODUCTION
RF PERFORMANCE
ITEM 802.11b 802.11g
RF Output Power 17dBm+-1dB 14dBm+-1dB
Frequency offset <+-25ppm <+-25ppm
EVM 10% -27dB
Sensitivity -93dBm@1Mbps -86dBm@6Mbps
-86dBm@11Mbps -72dBm@54Mbps
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LED BLINK DEFINITION
2-pin header is added on PCBA and it is capable to drive one LED
and provide the radio status. The LED is super yellow-green &
radio status is shown below.
Status LED (Yellow & Green)
OFF Device is disabled or radio is OFF
ON Radio is ON
SPECIFICATION
Antenna Length 82.5±2mm
Connector SMA Plug Reverse
Color Black
Operating Freguancy 2.4~2.5GHz
Polariation Type Linear Vertical
Type of Radiation Omni-directional
Peak Gain 2.0 dBi Typical
Impedance 50 Ohm
V.S.W.R. 2.0:1 Max.
Coaxial Cable RG-178 Coaxial Cable
ENVIRONMENT
Operating Temperature -10~50
Operating Humidity 20~90%
Storage Temperature (Non-Operational) -40~60 (at humidity of 50%)
Storage Humidity (Non-Operational) 20%~95% (at temperature of 25~60)
PACKING INFORMATION
Packaging is customized by customers. Standard packaging is as
follows:
• PCIe card x1
• Antenna x1
• Carton (40 in 1)
• Low prole bracket x1 (optional)
INTRODUCTION
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DRIVER INSTALLATION
2. Select the first option
“Locate and install...”
1. Connect the wireless
module and Windows will
begin the driver installation
wizard.
3. Select the second op-
tion “Browse my com-
puter...”
4. Find the wireless mod-
ule driver folder for your
system.
5. Click Next to begin
installing the drivers.
6. After installing, infor-
mation will be given by
Windows.
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DRIVER INSTALLATION (details)
Before driver installation, the wireless
module will be shown under “Other
devices”.
After driver installation, the wireless
module will be shown under “Network
adapters”.
Detailed device info. Detailed driver info.
DRIVER INSTALLATION
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NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Windows Control Panel gives you
access to managing “Network and
Internet” settings.
In Windows Network and Sharing
Center, you can “Manage network
connections.”
Right click Wireless Network Connec-
tion to connect to available networks.
DRIVER INSTALLATION
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Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission
(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.
WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to
meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio
and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord
be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate
the equipment.
(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington
DC: Ofce of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration,
U.S. Government Printing Ofce.)
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 2.412 to
2.484GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the
frequency range 2.412 to 2.484GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference
to co-channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems. High power radars are allocated
as primary user of the 2.412 to 2.484GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and / or damage this device.
IMPORTANT: This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operat-
ing in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
SAFETY STATEMENTS
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Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
Protection requirements for health and safety - Article 3.1a
The protection of the health and the safety of the user and any other person,
including the objectives with respect to safety requirements contained in Directive
73/23/EEC, but with no voltage limit applying.
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Article 3.1b
The protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility con-
tained in Directive 89/336/EEC.
Effective use of the radio spectrum - Article 3.2
Radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum
allocated to terrestrial/space radio communication and orbital resources so as to
avoid harmful interference.
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance require-
ments, please follow operation instructions in the user’s manual. This equipment
is for operation within indoor frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environ-
ments only.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment. “The manufacturer declares that this device is limited to
Channels in the frequency by specied rmware controlled in the USA.”
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Hereby the [ PEGATRON Corp. ], declares that this [ Wireless PCI Express Card/
WL-194g ] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi-
sions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
SAFETY STATEMENTS
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France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands
Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum
authorized power indoors are:
• 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz)
• 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz
NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to
2483.5 MHz.
There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private
property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure
by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the
2446.5–2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted.
In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band:
• Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW
• Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW
Departments in which the use of the 2400–2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an
EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors:
01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes
08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyron
16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme
32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher
45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre
59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme
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Pyrénées Atlantique
66 Pyrénées 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin
70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne
84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort
94 Val de Marne
This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless
LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest infor-
mation (www.art-telecom.fr)
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains
N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11
Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14
Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13
SAFETY STATEMENTS
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Notes:
SAFETY STATEMENTS