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.
(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 or more 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.
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included
in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas)
made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused
by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment
other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by
such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or
distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing
to comply with these guidelines.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Modular Approval
This device is intended only form OEM integrator under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions cannot 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 cannot 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 devices where the antenna may be installed such that
20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points, routers, wireless
ADSL modems, and similar equipment). The final end product must be labeled in visible area with the
following:
“ Contains TX FCC ID:
End Product Manual Information
The user manual for end users must include the following information in a prominent location “ IMPORTANT
NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
RRK2004110167-1
1.0 Scope
1.1 Document
This document is to specify the product requirements for 802.11b/g Mini-PCI Card. This
Mini-PCI Card is based on Atheros AR5005GS chipset that complied with IEEE 802.11b standard
from 2.4~2.5GHz, and it can be used to provide up to 11Mbps for IEEE 802.11b and
54Mbps/108Mbps for 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g to connect your wireless LAN.
With seamless roaming, fully interoperability and advanced security with WEP standard,
802.11b/g Mini-PCI Card offers absolute interoperability with different vendors’ 802.11b/g
Access Points through the wireless LAN.
1.2 Product Features
Ÿ Compatible with IEEE 802.11b high rate standard to provide wireless 11Mbps data rate
Ÿ Compatible with IEEE 802.11g higher speed standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data rate,
and the turbo mode of 108Mbps (For USA)
Ÿ Operation at 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz frequency band to meet worldwide regulations
Ÿ Dynamic date rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 and 108Mbps for 802.11g
Ÿ Dynamic date rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for IEEE 802.11b
Ÿ Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching
Ÿ Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128/152-bit WEP for security
Ÿ Supports infrastructure networks via Access Point and ad-hoc network via peer-to-peer
communication
Ÿ Dual UFL antenna connectors for diversity
Ÿ Support Super G mode to provide the higher data rate and throughput
Ÿ Supports WPA and AES enhanced security
Ÿ Supports DFS/TPC for European operation
Ÿ Supports VLAN tagging
Ÿ Friendly user configuration and utilities
Ÿ Drivers support Windows 98SE, ME, 2K, and XP
Ÿ Supports Mini-PCI Type IIIB form factor
2.0 Requirements
The following sections identify the detailed requirements of the
2.1 Functional Block Diagram
PC
Mini-PCI
Atheros AR2414
802.11b/g
MAC/BBP/Radio
802.11g Mini-PCI Card.
UFL
2.2 General Requirements
Receiver
Typical
Sensitivity at Which Frame (1000
-
byte
2.2.1 IEEE 802.11b Section
# Feature Detailed Description
2.2.1.1 Standard
2.2.1.2 Radio and
Modulation
Schemes
2.2.1.3 Operating
Frequency
2.2.1.4 Channel
Numbers
2.2.1.5 Data Rate
2.2.1.6 Media Access
Protocol
2.2.1.7 Transmitter
Output Power
2.2.1.8 Receiver
Sensitivity
IEEE 802.11b
Ÿ
Ÿ DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK
2400 ~ 2497MHz ISM band
Ÿ
11 channels for United States
Ÿ
13 channels for Europe Countries
14 channels for Japan
11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
Ÿ
CSMA/CA with ACK
Ÿ
Typical 18dBm at 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
Ÿ
Typical – 84dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER
Ÿ
Typical – 90dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PER
Ÿ
2.2.2 IEEE 802.11g Section
# Feature Detailed Description
2.2.2.1 Standard
2.2.2.2 Radio and
Modulation
Schemes
2.2.2.3 Operating
Frequency
2.2.2.4
2.2.2.5 Data Rate
2.2.2.6 Media Access
2.2.2.7 Transmitter
2.2.2.8
Channel Numbers
Protocol
Output Power
IEEE 802.11g
Ÿ
BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, and OFDM
Ÿ
2400 ~ 2497MHz ISM band
Ÿ
11 channels for United States
Ÿ
13 channels for Europe Countries
13 channels for Japan
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps
Ÿ
Ÿ
CSMA/CA with ACK
Ÿ
Typical RF Output Power at each Data Rate
Ÿ
+10 ~ 14dBm at 54Mbps
Ÿ
+11 ~ 15dBm at 48Mbps
Ÿ
+13 ~ 15dBm at 36Mbps
Ÿ
Ÿ +17 ~ 18dBm at 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps
Ÿ
# Feature Detailed Description
Sensitivity PDUs) Error Rate = 10%
– 87dBm at 6Mbps
Ÿ
– 86dBm at 9Mbps
Ÿ
– 85dBm at 12Mbps
Ÿ
– 83dBm at 18Mbps
Ÿ
– 80dBm at 24Mbps
Ÿ
– 76dBm at 36Mbps
Ÿ
Ÿ – 71dBm at 48Mbps
– 66dBm at 54Mbps
Ÿ
2.2.3 General Section
# Feature Detailed Description
2.2.3.1 Antenna
Connector
2.2.3.2 Operating
Voltage
2.2.3.3 Current
Consumption
2.2.3.4 Form Factor and
Interface
2.2.3.5 LEDs
Dual UFL antenna connectors
Ÿ
3.3VDC +/- 10%
Ÿ
Ÿ 500mA at continuous transmit mode
300mA at continuous receive mode
Ÿ
30mA at sleep mode
Ÿ
Mini-PCI Type IIIB form factor
Ÿ
External LED function supported
Ÿ
2.3 Software Requirements
The Configuration Software supports Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP. This configuration software
includes the following functions:
Information
Ÿ
Information allows you to monitor network status.
Configuration
Ÿ
Configuration allows you to configure parameters for wireless networking.
Security
Ÿ
Supports enhanced security WEP, 802.1x,WPA.
2.3.1 Information
# Feature Detailed Description
2.3.1.1
2.3.1.2
2.3.1.3 Site survey
General
Information
Current Link
Information
General Information shows the name of
Ÿ
Wireless Adapter, Adapter MAC Address,
Regulatory Domain, Firmware Version, and
Utility Version.
Current Link Information shows the Current
Ÿ
Setting ESSID, Channel Number, Associated
BSSID, Network Type (infrastructure or
Ad-hoc network), WEP Status (enable or
disable), Link Status (Connect or Dis-connect),