Alereon AL4512 Users Guide

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This document describes the Alereon AL4512 UWB Hub .

1.0 WIRELESS USB/ULTRA-WIDEBAND OVERVIEW

The AL4512 Hub allows Ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless data transfer and interoperability with other
Certified Wireless USB devices. Certified Wireless USB is the new wireless extension to USB,
combining the speed and security of wired USB technology with the connivance and ease-of-use of
wireless. Certified Wireless USB supports robust high-speed wireless connectivity by utilizing the
common WiMedia UWB radio platform developed by th e WiMedia Alliance. UWB technology offers a
solution for high bandwidth, low cost, and low power consumption. Certified Wireless USB is the first
high-speed wireless personal interconnect technology to meet the needs of multi media consumer
electronics, PC peripherals, and mobile devices. Certified Wireless USB preserves the functionality of
wired USB while eliminating the tangle of cable connections.

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2.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS

Your AL4512 Hub Solution package should contain all the items shown in Figure 1. In addition, there
will be a CD containing all software (including drivers) and documentation for the AL4512 Hub. See

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Figure 1. AL4512 Hub and Accessories

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Table 1 AL4512 Hub Package Contents

1 AL4512 Certified Wireless USB Hub
2 Antenna
3 Power Supply
4Power Cord
5 USB Cable
6 Documentation/Software CD (not shown)

3.0 PRODUCT FEATURES

The AL4512 Hub provides numerous features:

• Certified Wireless USB offers guaranteed interoperability with other Certified Wireless USB
devices.

• Eliminates networking cable clutter.

• Windows XP compatibility via included software drivers.

• Compact designs help prevent desk clutter.

• Full one year warranty (see enclosed warranty sheet for details).

• 55 Mbps–480 Mbps data rates, depending on range, application, and ambient wireless
conditions.

4.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following specifications are necessary for each computer using the AL4512 Hub Solution:

• USB-equipped PC

• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and the .NET Framework 2.0 installed*

• 1GHz (or greater) processor

• 256MB (or more) memory

• At least 50MB of free hard-drive space

• At least one other Certified Wireless USB device with which to communicate

*Note: Drivers for Windows Vista have not yet been released, but will be before the end of 2007.

5.0 RANGE

In normal home and business environments, Alereon recom mends that the AL4512 hub be placed
within 10 meters of the Certified Wireless USB devices with which it is communicating for best
operations. Under ideal circumstances and with properly configured Certified Wireless USB devices
(such as the AL4504 USB dongle), the AL4512 Hub is capabl e of significantly longer r anges, but these
are not guaranteed. Likewise, in environment s with heavy EMF shieldin g or significant radio fre quency
(RF) noise, the hub and other Certified Wireless USB devices may need to be placed closer together
for optimal performance.

6.0 SETUP

Perform the following steps to get your AL4512 Hub up and running:

1. Remove all items from the packaging and inspect them for da mage. If any appear to have been
damaged in shipping, please contact Alereon Technical Support via this web form:
http://www.alereon.com/contact-us/

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