Wistron NeWeb DAXA-GO1 802.11ac 3x3 PCIe module User Manual WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter
Wistron NeWeb Corporation 802.11ac 3x3 PCIe module WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter
User Manual
WLAN 802.11 AC PCIe Adapter
DAXA-GO1
User Manual
February 2014
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Copyright Statement
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without the prior writing of the publisher.
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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:
● 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 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 device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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
20cm between the radiator & your body.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the
FCC compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this module.
20cm 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
20cm 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 " Contains TX
FCC ID: NKRDAXA-GO1 ". 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.
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IC Statement:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry 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.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec une
autre antenne ou transmetteur.
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 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Declaración de exposición a la radiación de Canada:
Este equipo cumple con los límites de exposición a la radiación de la IC establecidos para un ambiente no
controlado.
Este equipo se debe instalar y operar con una distancia mínima de 20 cm entre el radiador y su cuerpo.
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.
20cm 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 IC
RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an population/uncontrolled environment
can be satisfied.
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
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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
20cm 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. IC statement is required to be available in the
users manual: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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 " Contains TX IC :
NKRDAXA-GO1 ".
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 8
2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 8
3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 8
4. MODIFYING A WIRELESS NETWORK 9
4.1 MODIFYING GENERAL SETTINGS .............................................................................................. 9
4.2 MODIFYING SECURITY SETTINGS ............................................................................................ 10
5. SPECIFICATIONS 12
APPENDIX A: FAQ ABOUT WLAN 13
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the WLAN 802.11 AC PCIe Adapter 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
- 128 MB of RAM or later (recommended)
- 300 MHz processor or higher
2. Driver/Utility Installation
The driver should have been installed before the Blueray player is shipped from the manufacturer.
You can plug this adapter to your Blueray player and start using its network function without
installing driver or utility.
3. Connecting to an Existing Network
1. Use the remote control that came with your Blueray player to access the network
configuration settings page.
2. Select the scanning wireless network function. The system starts to scan for available network.
On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time
3. Select the network you want to connect to.
4. If the chosen network has security enabled, you will have to setup corresponding security
parameter. Contact the network manager for the correct settings. Select the security type and
fill in required parameters. The options include the following:
WPA/WPA2/CCKM
WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
802.1x
Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP)
None
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4. Modifying a Wireless Network
4.1 Modifying General Settings
1. Use the remote control that came with your Blueray player to access the network
configuration settings page.
2. From the profile list, select one profile and choose the modify function.
3. Modify the settings below for your network.
Profile Name
Identifies the configuration wireless network profile.
This name must be unique. Profile names are not case
sensitive.
Client Name
Identifies the client machine.
Use this profile for
Access Point mode
Configures station to operate in Access Point mode.
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).
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4.2 Modifying Security Settings
1. Use the remote control that came with your Blueray player to access the network
configuration settings page.
2. Select a security option of this wireless network. This product provides security options below.
Contact your wireless network administrator for choosing a correct option.
WPA/WPA2/CCKM
WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
802.1x
Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP)
None
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
EAP-SIM
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
EAP-SIM
PEAP (EAP-GTC)
PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2)
LEAP
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.
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None
No security (not recommended).
Allow Association to
Mixed Cells
Check this check box if the access point with which the client adapter is
to associate has WEP set to Optional and WEP is enabled on the client
adapter. Otherwise, the client is unable to establish a connection with
the access point.
Limit Time for
Finding Domain
Controller To
Check this check box and enter the number of seconds (up to 300) after
which the authentication process times out when trying to find the
domain controller. Entering zero is like unchecking this check box,
which means no time limit is imposed for finding the domain controller.
Note: The authentication process times out whenever the authentication
timer times out or the time for finding the domain controller is reached.
Group Policy Delay
Specify how much time elapses before the Windows logon process
starts group policy. Group policy is a Windows feature used by
administrators to specify configuration options for groups of users. The
objective is to delay the start of Group Policy until wireless network
authentication occurs. Valid ranges are from 0 to 65535 seconds. The
value that you set goes into effect after you reboot your computer with
this profile set as the active profile.
This drop-down menu is active only if you chose EAP-based
authentication.
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5. Specifications
Dimensions: 60.8(L) * 29.5(W) * 3.4(H) mm
Frequency range: USA: 5.150~5.250GHz, 5.725~5.850GHz
Channels support: 802.11AN+AC
US/Canada: 15
Host interface: PCIe Express Revision 1.2
Operation temperature: -10o ~ 60o C
Storage temperature: -20o ~ 80o C
Antenna information:
Model
Type
Connector
Peak gain ( dBi )
5150~5250MHz
5725~5850MHz
1002299
Printed
U.FL
3.88
4.2
1002300
Printed
U.FL
2.62
4.02
1002301
Printed
U.FL
4.16
3.43
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Appendix A: FAQ about WLAN
1. What is Spread Spectrum?
Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military
for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off
bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is
consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade-off produces a signal that is,
in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the
spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a
spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
2. What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?
Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency
in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver. Properly synchronized, the net effect is
to maintain a single logical channel. To an unintended receiver, FHSS appears to be
short-duration impulse noise. Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant
bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). The
longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered. Even if one or
more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the
radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver,
DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband
receivers.
3. Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?
WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software
side, WLAN offers the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control.
4. What is WEP?
WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared
key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
5. What is infrastructure mode?
When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to
communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.
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6. What is roaming?
Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving
freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point. Before using the
roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the
access point of dedicated coverage area.
To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different
functions. Each node and access point, for example, must always acknowledge receipt of each
message. Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually
transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking
technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user’s end node undertakes a
search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength
and quality, as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the
distance of each access point to the wired backbone. Based on that information, the node next
selects the right access point and registers its address. Communications between end node and
host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone. As the user moves on, the end
node’s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the
original access point or whether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer receives
acknowledgment from its original access point, it undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new
access point, it then re-registers, and the communication process continues.