MM230-M MiniCard
MM230-M
IEEE 802.11b/g Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR and GPS MiniCard
User Manual
Rev 0.1
MM230-M MiniCard
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Table of contents
Introduction…………………………………..…………….1
Hardware Installation....................................................4
Using the Wireless Utility………………………..............5
Install Bluetooth………………………………………….33
Install GPS………………………………………………... 37
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for using the Wireless MiniCard. The MM230-M is a single-band, quad-mode wireless network adapter with Bluetooth and GPS that works on all the frequencies allocated for WLAN operation
everywhere in the world. It is in compliance with the IEEE802.11g, 802.11b standards, Bluetooth 2.0+
EDR, and GPS. MM230-M features the compactness and high bus speed of the Minicard specifications
which gives users of laptops, notebooks, tablet PCs, and other mobile computing devices transparent
Internet access anywhere in the world through any WiFi network without software changes or additional
hardware.
Able to provide greater than 54Mbps and Bluetooth real world throughput using high-speed spatial multiplexing modes, the MM230-M provides the freedom to work as you wish, wherever you wish, using
whatever kind of application you wish to use. The adapter installs directly in any host device with a Mini
PCI slot: just plug it in and you’re ready to access local resources and/or the Internet at the highest speed
the WLAN, the location, and the host computer can provide. It is ready to work “out of the box” in any
embedded device or in any computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista, or XP. The MM230-M MiniCard
is truly a “must-have” for every productivity-sensitive laptop, notebook, or tablet PC user and any bandwidth-sensitive embedded design.
Features and Benefits
• Standard Mini Card Connector with Multiple Interface Support
Module’s 30.0 mm × 30.0 mm footprint and minicard slot make it ideal for MiniCard attachment to an UMPC.
Pin-selectable SPI, SDIO, USB, and UART interfaces.
• Seamless Wireless Connectivity
The modules support the IEEE 802.11b/g standards for high speed and transparent interoperations with most home
and business WLANs and all public hot spots around the world. Bluetooth v2.0+EDR supports the use of most
recent user-end devices.
• Up-to-date, High-level Security
WEP, WPA, and WPA2 are supported to ensure maximum data privacy.
• Dynamic Rate Shifting
Wireless transmission speed is automatically adjusted on the basis of signal strength to achieve maximum availability and link reliability.
• BT and Cellular Coexistence
Industrial Bluetooth coexistence logics are included. There are two separated antenna for BT and WLAN. Coexist with cellular GSM, DCS, PCS and W-CDMA bands.
• Ultra Low Power Consumption
Excellent standby and Power Saving Mode current consumptions.
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What is Wireless LAN?
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of advantages over traditional wired
systems. WLANs are flexible and easy to setup and manage. They are also more economical than wired
LAN systems.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data through the air. WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users can roam from a conference room to their
office without being disconnected from the LAN.
Using WLANs, users can conveniently access shared information, and network administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving network cables.
WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:
• Mobility: WLANs provide LAN users with access to real-time information anywhere in their organi-
zation, providing service opportunities that are impossible with wired networks.
• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike, eliminating the need to
install network cables in walls and ceilings.
• Scalability: WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to specific applications
and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable
for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a
broad area.
LAN Modes
Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:
Ad-hoc
Networking
Infrastructure
Networking
Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc network is one that allows all workstations and computers
in the network to act as servers to all other users on the
network. Users on the network can share files, print to
a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared
modem. However, with ad-hoc networking, users can
only communicate with other wireless LAN computers
that are in the wireless LAN workgroup, and are within
range.
Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc networking in that it includes an access point. Unlike the adhoc structure where users on the LAN contend the
shared bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the
access point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
bandwidth utilization.
Additionally, the access point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing
wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks
resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and
printer sharing.
Infrastructure networking has the following advantages
over ad-hoc networking:
• Extended range: each wireless LAN computer
• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless
• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access
Table 1: LAN modes
within the range of the access point can communicate with other wireless LAN computers within
range of the access point.
LAN computer to move through a building and still
be connected to the LAN.
point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and
their wired counterparts.
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Notes on wireless LAN configuration
When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:
• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance between access points is not
too far. In most buildings, WLAN cards operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the
thickness and structure of the walls.
• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is interference in transmitting
through a wall, it may be that the wall has reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access
point to circumvent this problem.
• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere with WLAN transmission.
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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
This chapter covers how to installing the Wireless card in your embedded system.
Hardware description
The Wireless MiniCard has a standard Minicard interface for attaching to the Minicard connector on
embedded system.
And this module has IPEX connector to connect to external antenna.
Outlook
Following is the Minicard outlook
Figure 1: MM230-M outlook
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Chapter 3
Using the Wireless Utility
This module also come with a wireless utility, following describe how to use the utility.
Configuration Utility for 802.11b/g
The Client Card Configuration Utility allows configuration of MM230-M high throughput client cards
through the following tabs:
•Network Status—displays the status of the network to which the user is connected. The Configuration Utility initializes on this page.
•Profile Manager—displays the current profiles and allows the user to set attributes for network type,
security options, and protocols, as well as create/modify/delete profiles.
•Site Survey—displays site survey information.
•Statistics—displays the statistics of the current session.
•Advanced—used to set protocol parameters.
•AutoLink—to set AutoLink connection
•Admin—used to import and export profiles.
•About—provides the information for the driver version number, firmware version number, Configura-
tion Utility version number, and Medium Access Controller (MAC) address of the client card.
3.1 Network Status Tab
The Network Status tab displays the status of the network. When the Wireless client card Configuration Utility initializes, it displays the Network Status tab.
Figure 2 :Network Status tab
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3.1.1 Select Profile
The Select Profile section displays the name of the profile in use. Additional information about the profile is
provided in the Profile Manager.
Select one of the profiles previously defined by clicking the down arrow and highlighting a profile from the
pull-down list.
Figure 3: Select Profile
Profiles are created, modified, and deleted through the ProfileManager.
Note
This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.
3.1.2 Link Information
The Link Information section contains the current information about the wireless connection.
Figure 4: Link Information Section
Table 2:Link Information
Field Description
Status Status of the wireless network connection:
Network SSID
• Card Unplugged Client card is not plugged in, or client card
is plugged in but not recognized.
• Connected
Client card is plugged in and connected to a wireless network.
• No Connection
Client card is plugged in, but no wireless connection.
• No Radio
Client card is plugged in, but the radio is turned off. Clear the
Radio Off check box to turn the radio on.
• Scanning for Scanning for available APs and wireless sta-
tions in the area.
• Waiting for peer Waiting for a peer station to connect to the
wireless network (Ad-Hoc network only).
Network SSID label (i.e., Network Name). The Network Name is
a text string of up to
32 characters.
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Field Description
Network Type Type of environment connected to:
• Infrastructure Mode In this mode, wireless clients send and
receive information through APs. When a wireless client communicates with another, it transmits to the AP. First the AP
receives the information and rebroadcasts it, then other devices
receive the information. The APs are strategically located within
an area to provide optimal coverage for wireless clients. A large
WLAN uses multiple APs to provide coverage over a wide area.
APs can connect to a LAN through a wired Ethernet connection.
APs send and receive information from the LAN through the
wired connection.
• Ad-Hoc Mode In this mode, wireless clients send and receive
information to other wireless clients without using an AP. This
type of WLAN only contains wireless clients. Use Ad-Hoc mode
to connect network computers at home or in small office, or to
set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting.
Network BSSID Network Basic Service Set Identifier. The BSSID is a 48-bit
identity used to identify a particular BSS within an area. In Infrastructure BSS networks, the BSSID is the MAC
Security
Tx/Rx Rates Current Tx Rate and Rx Rate of the channel being monitored.
address of the AP. In independent BSS or Ad-Hoc networks,
the BSSID is generated randomly.
Reports the type and level of security set. The security level is
set through the Profile
Setting of the Profile Manager tab. Configure security settings
also through the Site
Survey tab when connecting to a network.
3.1.3 Signal Strength / Wireless Mode Indicator
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program
The color-coded Signal Strength bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the client
card.
Figure 5: Signal Strength
Signal strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red indicates a bad connection. A signal in the
green indicates a good connection.
The Wireless Mode indicator shows the data rates the client card operates. There are two modes:
. • 802.11b
. • 802.11g (backward compatible to 802.11b)
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3.1.4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
The Internet Protocol specifies the format of packets, also called datagrams, and the addressing scheme.
Most networks combine IP with a higher-level protocol called TCP, which establishes a virtual connection between a destination and a source.
Figure 6:Internet Potocol Section
Table 3 Internet Protocol Section Description
Field Description
DHCP Option Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Either enabled or dis-
abled.
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway The default node on a network that serves as an entrance to
An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. The
format of an IP address
is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated
by periods. Each number
can be 0 to 255.
A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs
to. An IP address has two
components, the network address and the host address. The
first two numbers represent the Class B network address, and
the second two numbers identify a particular host on
this network.
another network. In enterprises, the gateway is the computer
that routes the traffic from a workstation to the outside network
that is serving the Web pages. In homes, the gateway is the ISP
that connects the user to the Internet.
3.1.5 Actual Throughput Performance
This section of the Network Status tab displays the Current Tx Rate and the Current Rx Rate of the channel
being monitored.
Figure 7: actual throughput diagrams
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Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program
Note
These are actual throughput diagrams (without the WLAN overhead delivered by the client card).
3.1.6 Radio On/Off Check Box
Selecting the Radio Off check box turns off the radio. Clearing the check box turns on the radio.
Figure 8:Radio On/Off Check Box
Another way to turn the radio on or off is to right-click the Configuration Utility icon in System Tray and select Turn Radio Off to turn the radio off. When the radio is off, select Turn Radio On to turn the radio back
on.
Figure 9: Radio On/Off in the System Tray
The system hot key Alt+F2 can also be used to turn the radio on/off.
When the radio is off, there is no radio activity, and the following tabs are disabled:
. • Profile Manager
. • Site Survey
. • Statistics
. • Advanced
. • AutoLink
Note
This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.
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3.2 Profile Manager Tab
The Profile Manager tab displays the profiles available and allows you to create, modify, and delete profiles.
Figure 10: Figure 14: Profile Manager Tab
Note
The Profile Manager tab is not accessible when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.
PROFILE MANAGER—PROFILE LIST
The section on the left side of this tab lists all of the profiles available. Highlighting a profile selects it. If the
check box next to the profile is selected, that profile is used in auto-configuration mode when the link is lost. If
it is not selected, that profile is excluded in auto-configuration. The buttons associated with this window are as
follows.
Table 4: Profile List Section Description
Button Description
Apply Profile Applies the profile selected.
Move Up / Down Moves the list up and down in the window.
Delete Deletes a profile
Create Creates a profile
Save Saves changes made to a selected profile
Apply the profile by double-clicking the desired profile.
All profiles with the Network Type set to Infrastructure are displayed before the profiles with the Network Type set to Ad-Hoc.
In auto-configuration mode, the selected profiles at the top of
the list have higher priority than selected profiles at the bottom
of the list.
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PROFILE MANAGER—PROFILE SETTING The Profile Settings are used to set, modify, and display information about the profile selected in the Profile List section. The information is divided into three tabs:
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• Network Info
. • Security
. • Protocol
3.2.1 Profile Setting—Network Info Tab
The Profile Manager initially displays the Network Info tab.
Figure 11: Network Info Tab (Infrastructure Network)
The Network Info tab fields are as follows.
Table 5: Network Info Tab Description
Field Description
Profile Name Name of profile selected
Network SSID Network SSID label
Network Type
Wireless Mode
Preferred Channel Channel being used (Ad-Hoc network only)
Channel Width
Guard Interval
• Infrastructure When an Infrastructure network is selected,
the Profile Setting displays the Wireless Mode field.
• Ad-Hoc
When an Ad-Hoc network is selected, the Profile Setting displays an additional Preferred Channel field.
• Auto
Connects to 802.11g network, or 802.11b network (Infrastructure network only).
• 802.11g Connects to either 802.11g network or 802.11b net-
work.
• 802.11b
Connects to 802.11b network only.
Sets the channel bandwidth. Available options are Auto, 20
MHz.
The default is Auto.
Sets the Guard Interval. Available options are Auto, Standard,
and Short.
The default is Auto.
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