Zebra Technologies WLM54AG23 802.11 b/g 2.4GHz Module User Manual

Zebra Technologies Corporation 802.11 b/g 2.4GHz Module

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User Guide________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1User Guide for Wireless 802.11 Network Mini PCI AdapterD1704 Rev A©2010 Zebra Enterprise Solutions. All product names and numbers are Zebra Enterprise Solutions trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respe ctive owners.Wireless 802.11 Network Mini PCI AdapterUser GuideModel: WLM54AG23
User Guide________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2User Guide for Wireless 802.11 Network Mini PCI AdapterD1704 Rev A©2010 Zebra Enterprise Solutions. All product names and numbers are Zebra Enterprise Solutions trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respe ctive owners.REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATIONThe following regulatory agency information is for model WLM54AG23, which includesZES part number26998.RF NoticeAny changes or modifications to Zebra Enterprise Solutions (ZES) equipment notexpressly approved by ZES could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.FCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; (2) this device mustaccept any interference which may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B devices,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules & Regulations.Canadian Compliance StatementThis device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operationis 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 causeundesired operation of the device.Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareilsradio 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 acceptertout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’encompromettre le fonctionnement.
User Guide________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3User Guide for Wireless 802.11 Network Mini PCI AdapterD1704 Rev A©2010 Zebra Enterprise Solutions. All product names and numbers are Zebra Enterprise Solutions trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respe ctive owners.LabelingIf the FCC and IC identification numbers are not visible when the module is installedinside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installedmust also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use thewording such as “Contains FCC ID: XWX-WLM54AG23” and “Contains IC: 8701A-WLM54AG23”. Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used.This mini PCI adapter, P/N 26998, will be only installed in devices produced by ZebraEnterprise Solutions Corp.RF EXPOSURE STATEMENTThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located oroperating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
User Guide________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4User Guide for Wireless 802.11 Network Mini PCI AdapterD1704 Rev A©2010 Zebra Enterprise Solutions. All product names and numbers are Zebra Enterprise Solutions trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respe ctive owners.Document Revision HistoryRevisionChangeChange DescriptionDateInitialsAC02320Initial Release12/09/10HH
User Guide________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5User Guide for Wireless 802.11 Network Mini PCI AdapterD1704 Rev A©2010 Zebra Enterprise Solutions. All product names and numbers are Zebra Enterprise Solutions trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respe ctive owners.Table of Contents PageREGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 2RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 31 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 62 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 63 ANTENNA OPTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 8
User Guide________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6User Guide for Wireless 802.11 Network Mini PCI AdapterD1704 Rev A©2010 Zebra Enterprise Solutions. All product names and numbers are Zebra Enterprise Solutions trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respe ctive owners.1 INTRODUCTIONThis mini PCI adapter is manufactured by Compex Systems.  It contains a dual-mode single chipMAC/BB/Radio for IEEE 802.11a, 11g, and 11b Wireless LAN.  It can support high-speed datatransmission of up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands based on 802.11b/g and802.11a mode respectively. Only 802.11b/g mode is used when the device is installed in ZESproducts. This PCI adapter has been originally certified with 2-dBi dipole antenna by Compex.ZES has re-certified this card with FCC and IC for use with higher gain antennas, which are listed insection 3.2 INSTALLATIONATTENTION:  The mini PCI card is sensitive to ESD.  Perform thefollowing steps in ESD controlled areas and use applicable proceduresfor handling ESD sensitive devices.2.1 Ensure that the power to the host equipment is turned off. Connect the antennacable to connector marked MAIN on the card.MAINCCable to Antenna
User Guide________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7User Guide for Wireless 802.11 Network Mini PCI AdapterD1704 Rev A©2010 Zebra Enterprise Solutions. All product names and numbers are Zebra Enterprise Solutions trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respe ctive owners.2.2 Align the notched end of the card with the socket.  Insert the card into the socket.2.3 Push the card down until it snaps into the two retention clips.NotchRetentionClips
User Guide________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8User Guide for Wireless 802.11 Network Mini PCI AdapterD1704 Rev A©2010 Zebra Enterprise Solutions. All product names and numbers are Zebra Enterprise Solutions trademarks. All other trademarks are the property of their respe ctive owners.3 ANTENNA OPTIONSThis mini PCI card has been tested and found to be in compliance when used with the following 2.4GHz antennas:3.1 Cisco Aironet 5.2-dBi Dipole Omnidirectional Antenna (P/N AIR-ANT2506)3.2 Cisco Aironet 2-dBi  Dipole Omnidirectional Antenna (P/N AIR-ANT4941)

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