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802.11abgn 2x2 Mini PCI-express
WiFi module DHXA-222
User Manual
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n 2x2 Mini PCI-express WiFi
module that provides the easiest way to wireless networking. This User Manual
contains detailed instructions in the operation of this product. Please keep this manual
for future reference.
System Requirements
Laptop/ PC containing:
32-bit PCI Express Bus
32 MB memory or greater
300 MHz processor or higher
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second
Edition, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6)
2. Profile Management
Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Profile Management
tab of the Atheros Client Utility.
Add a profile
Edit a profile
Import a Profile
Export a Profile
Order profiles
Switch to a different profile
Remove a profile
Connect to a Different
Network
The wireless network adapter works in either infrastructure mode (which uses an
access point) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the wireless LAN).
Create or Modify a Configuration Profile
To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab.
To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list
and click the Modify button.
The Profile Management dialog box displays the General tab. In profile
management:
Edit the General tab.
Edit the Security tab.
Edit the Advanced tab.
To configure a profile for ad hoc or access point (infrastructure) mode, edit the
Network Type field on the Advanced tab.
Note that the ACU only allows the creation of 16 configuration profiles. After the
creation of 16 profiles, clicking the New button displays an error message.
Remove an old profile or modify an existing profile for a new use.
Remove a Configuration Profile
I. Go to the Profile Management tab.
II. Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles.
III. Click the Remove button.
3. TCP/IP Configuration
Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device:
1. After configuring the wireless network adapter properties, open the Control Panel
and open Network and Dial-up Connections.
2. Find the Local Area Connection associated with the wireless network adapter.
Rightclick that connection, and click Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
4. Click the radio button Use the following IP address, then enter an IP address and
Subnet mask. Assigning an IP address and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in
access point mode (infrastructure mode) or in ad hoc mode and to have Internet access.
Default gateway and DNS server information is also required. IP configuration
information (DHCP to assign the IP address, gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is
usually obtained from the corporate IT staff.
5. Click OK to finish.
4. General Tab
In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking New or Modify on the
Profile Management tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the
configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs.
Profile Name
Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be
unique. Profile names are not case sensitive.
Client Name
Identifies the client machine.
Network Names (SSIDs)
The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has
a maximum limit of 32 characters.
Configure up to three SSIDs (SSID1, SSID2, and
SSID3).
5. Security Tab
In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on
the Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management
window.
Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To
define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode. Make
sure to also edit the General and Advanced tabs.
WPA/WPA2
Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
Choosing WPA/WPA2 opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down
menu. The options include:
EAP-FAST
EAP-TLS
EAP-TTLS
PEAP (EAP-GTC)
PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2)
LEAP
WPA/WPA2
Passphrase
Enables WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security. Click on the Configure
button and fill in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase.
802.1x
Enables 802.1x security. This option requires IT administration.
Choosing 802.1x opens the 802.1x EAP type drop-down menu.
The options include:
EAP-FAST
EAP-TLS
EAP-TTLS
PEAP (EAP-GTC)
PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2)
LEAP
If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has
WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure
that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security
Tab to allow association. Note: If the Lock checkbox is checked,
you cannot change any values in this profile. See your system
administrator.
Pre-Shared
Key (Static
WEP)
Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the
access point and the station.
To define pre-shared encryption keys, choose the Pre-Shared Key
radio button and click the Configure button to fill in the Define
Pre-Shared Keys window.
If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has
WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure
that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security
Tab to allow association.
None
No security (not recommended).
6. Specifications
Frequency range: 2.400 ~ 2.483GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz, 5.725 ~
5.85GHz
Host interface: USB 2.0
Operation temperature: 0 ~ 60℃
Storage temperature: -20 ~ 80℃
7. Integration ins instruction
Step 1: install the WiFi module (DHXA-222) on mobile device
Setp 2: Plug the WiFi module to PCI Express Bus
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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.
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:
- 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.
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 transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
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 device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna
and users, and
2) 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
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.
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. The final
end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID:
VPQ-PIXIUMDHXA222”. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC
compliance requirements are met.
Manual Information To the End User
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 user’s manual of the end
product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as
show in this manual.
Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) le
dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit
accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with ISED 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.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED
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.
DETACHABLE ANTENNA USAGE
This radio transmitter (IC: 7392A- DHXA222 / Model: DHXA-222) has been
approved by ISED to operate with the antenna type listed below with maximum
permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain
greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use
with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 7392A- DHXA222 / Model: DHXA-222) a été
approuvé par ISED pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et
ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et
dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour
l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
Approved antenna(s) list
Type
Gain (dBi)
Frequency
PCB
-0.77
2.4~2.4835 GHz
1.26
5.15~5.25 GHz
1.26
5.25~5.35 GHz
0.17
5.47~5.725GHz
1.83
5.725~5.825GHz
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
(For module device use)
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna
and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or
antenna.
3) Module approval valid only when the module is installed in the tested host or
compatible series of host which have similar RF exposure characteristic with
equal or larger antenna separation distance.
As long as 3 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.
Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les
conditions suivantes: (Pour utilisation de dispositif module)
1) L'antenne doit être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respectée
entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et
2) Le module émetteur peut ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou
antenne.
3) Approbation du Module valable que lorsque le module est installé dans l'hôte testé
ou de la série de l'hôte compatible qui ont même caractéristique de l'exposition
aux RF avec la distance égale ou supérieure séparation antenne.
Tant que les 3 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplémentaires sur
l'émetteur ne seront pas nécessaires. Toutefois, l'intégrateur OEM est toujours
responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformité
supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé.
End Product Labeling FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE
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. The final
end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains IC:
7392A-DHXA222”.
Plaque signalétique du produit final
Ce module émetteur est autorisé uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif où
l'antenne peut être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm peut être maintenue
entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit
visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 7392A-DHXA222".
Manual Information To the End User
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 user’s manual of the end
product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as
show in this manual.
Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final
L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l'utilisateur
final quant à la façon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de
l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module.
Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires
requises et avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel.
Caution :
(i) 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;
(ii) 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;
(iii) 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; and
(iv) the worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p.
elevation mask requirement set forth in Section 6.2.2(3) shall be clearly indicated.
(v) 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.
Avertissement:
Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions
précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment :
(i) 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;
(ii) le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes de 5250
à 5 350 MHz et de 5470 à 5725 MHz doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e;
(iii) le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725
à 5 850 MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l'exploitation
point à point et l’exploitation non point à point, selon le cas;
(iv) les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la
p.i.r.e. applicable au masque d’élévation, et énoncée à la section 6.2.2 3), doivent être
clairement indiqués.
(v) 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.