Panasonic of North America 9TGWL17A WIFI module User Manual 05 Revise x
Panasonic Corporation of North America WIFI module 05 Revise x
Contents
- 1. User manual
 - 2. Host User Manual_Wireless_Rev
 
User manual

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 User Manual 
WIFI Module 
WL17A 

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CONTENT 
PRODUCT FEATURES .................................................................................................................... 3 
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 4 
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CONTROL FLOW CHART .............................................................................................................. 6 
EEPROM INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 7 
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ENVIRONMENTAL .......................................................................................................................... 7 
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PRODUCT FEATURES 
Wi-Fi Features: 
Operates at ISM frequency Band(2.4/5GHz) 
IEEE Standards Supports 802.11ac, 802.11a 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n 
Wi-Fi using USB interface 
Enterprise level security supporting: WPA, WPA2 
Two-stream spatial multiplexing up to 867Mbps PHY rate 
Supports 20/40MHz at 2.4GHz and supports 20/40/80MHz at 5GHz 
Common Features: 
Form Factor: M.2(NGFF) 3042-S3-B 
Supports OS: Microsoft Windows 
RoHS Compliance 
Halogen Free Compliance 
UL Certified PW ID 
E85792-APCB Inc. 
E198911-Broad Technology Inc. 

Infrastructure mode
Wi-Fi Function 
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 
Main Chipset 
 Realtek RTL8812BU 
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PECIFICATIONS 
Standard  IEEE802.11a;IEEE802.11b; IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11n; 
IEEE802.11ac 
Data Rate 
802.11a: 
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 
802.11b: 
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps 
802.11g: 
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 
802.11n: 
MCS 0 to 15 for HT20MHz 
MCS 0 to 15 for HT40MHz 
802.11ac: 
MCS 0 to 8 for HT20MHz 
MCS 0 to 9 for HT40MHz 
MCS 0 to 9 for HT80MHz 
 Modulation Techniques 
802.11a: 
64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK 
802.11b: 
CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK 
802.11g: 
64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK 
802.11n: 
64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK 
802.11ac: 
256QAM, 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK 
Network Architecture   
802.11a/ac/n 
Frequency Range  5.15~5.85 GHz 
802.11bgn 
2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz 
Media Access Control  CSMA/CA with AC
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Bus Interface  Universal Serial Bus (USBV3.0) 

OS Supported  Microsoft Windows 
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Receiver Sensitivity 
Mode  Typical  Maximum 
802.11b -82@11Mbps  -76@11Mbps 
802.11a/g -86@6Mbps 
-70@54Mbps  -82@6Mbps 
-65@54Mbps 
802.11n HT20 -84@MCS0 
-69@ MCS7  -82@MCS0 
-64@ MCS7 
802.11n HT40 -81@MCS0 
-66@ MCS7  -79@MCS0 
-61@ MCS7 
802.11ac HT80 -57@ MCS9  -54@ MCS9 
Security  WEP 64&128bit, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, 
WPS, IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.11i 
Common Function 
Operating Voltage  3.3 V ±9% I/O supply voltage 
Antenna Type  Dual MHF4 Antenna Connectors 

CONTROL FLOW CHART 
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EEPROM INFORMATION 
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Channel Plan  (WW13+US_5G): 0x7F 
Vendor ID  0x04CA 
Product ID  0x8602 
ENVIRONMENTAL 
Operating 
Operating Temperature: -20 to 85 C 
Relative Humidity: 5-90% (non-condensing) 
Storage 
Temperature: -40 to 85 C 
Relative Humidity: 5-95% (non-condensing) 
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 FCC Statement:  
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 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 of the following measures: 
˗ġReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
˗ġIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
˗ġConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 
is connected. 
˗ġConsult 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. 
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. 
Selection of other channels is not possible. 
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co•located with any other transmitters except in 
accordance with FCC multi•transmitter product procedures. 
Refering to the multi•transmitter policy, multiple•transmitter(s) and module(s) can be 
operated simultaneously without C2PC. 
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 20 cm 
between the radiator & your body. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is responsible for the 
compliance to all the rules that apply to the product into which this certified RF module is 
integrated. 
Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules are used. 
20 cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the users 
for the host this module is integrated into. Under such configuration, the FCC radiation 
exposure limits set forth for an population/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. 
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the 
user's authority to operate this equipment. 
USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT: 
In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20 
cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end 
user has to be informed that the FCC radio•frequency exposure guidelines for an 
uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any 
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. If the size of the end 
product is smaller than 8x10cm, then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is required to be 
available in the users manual: This device complies with Part 15 of 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. 
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT: 
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following “This PC contains;  
FCC ID: ACJ9TGWL17A”. If the size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm, then the 
following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be available on the label: This device complies 
with Part 15 of 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. 
OEMIntegratorChecklist
The party below will implement the Panasonic Module in host systems in accordance with the 
instructions specified in this document and the documents referenced herein. 

1. The OEM integrator will ensure the Module is integrated in a host systems using only 
the approved antenna model(s) described in this document. 
2. The OEM integrator will ensure the antenna placement inside the host system will 
maintain the required spacing to end user for RF Exposure compliance, as specified in 
this document. 
3. If other radios are integrated inside the host with the Panasonic Module, the 
OEM integrator will contact its test lab, TCB or Panasonic to determine if 
additional FCC compliance evaluation is required to meet FCC collocation rules. 
4. The OEM integrator will ensure end user documentation will contain the specified 
regulatory wording and ensure the host system and the Module itself are labeled as 
specified in this document. 
5. The OEM integrator will ensure the Module is programmed in the factory with 
compliant transmit power not exceeding the levels specified in this document. 
Panasonic requests that the OEM integrator acknowledge its receipt of this document and the 
above instructions. You may contact Panasonic with any questions concerning this document 
or the responsibilities of the OEM integrator. 
 IC Statement: 
This device complies with ISED Canada license•exempt RSS standard(s). 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 the device. 
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils 
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) 
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout 
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le 
fonctionnement. 
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. 
Selection of other channels is not possible. 
Pour les produits disponibles aux États•Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent 
être exploités. Sélection d'autres canaux n'est pas possible. 
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co•located with any other transmitters except in 
accordance with IC multi•transmitter product procedures. 
Refering to the multi•transmitter policy, multiple•transmitter(s) and module(s) can be 
operated 
simultaneously without reassessment permissive change. 

Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co•localisés ou fonctionnement en 
association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. 
The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the 
potential for harmful interference to co•channel mobile satellite systems. 
les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150•5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour 
une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes 
de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux. 
The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725•5850 MHz shall be such 
that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point•to•point and 
non•point•to•point operation as appropriate. 
le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5725•5850 MHz) 
doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point 
à point, selon le cas. 
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for devices operating in the bands 5250• 5350 MHz, 
5470•5600 MHz and 5650•5725 MHz. 
Sélection dynamique de fréquences (DFS) pour les dispositifs fonctionnant dans les 
bandes 5250•5350 MHz, 5470•5600 MHz et 5650•5725 MHz. 
The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250•5350 MHz and 
5470•5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit. 
le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5250•5350 MHz et 
5470•5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. 
Users should also be advised that high•power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. 
priority users) of the bands 5250•5350 MHz and 5650•5850 MHz and that these radars could 
cause interference and/or damage to LE•LAN devices. 
De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute 
puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.•à•d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 
5250•5350 MHz et 5650•5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou 
des dommages aux dispositifs LAN•EL. 
Pour une utilisation en intérieur uniquement. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 
IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 
This equipment complies with IC RSS•102 radiation exposure limits set forth for 
an uncontrolled 
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm 
between the radiator & your body. 
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un 
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 
20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. 
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the 
IC compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this module. 
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the 
user's authority to operate this equipment. 
USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT: 
In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20 
cm 
separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user 
has to be 
informed that the IC radio•frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment 
can be 
satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this 
equipment. 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. 
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT: 
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following “This PC 
contains/Ce PC Contient;  IC: 216H-CFWL17A”.