U S E R ’ S M A N U A L
T60H677
Mini-PCI Type IIIB 802.11a/b WLAN CARD
Ambit Microsystems Corporation
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Contents
SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION............................................................................................1
1-1
1.1.1 W
1-2 FCC N
1.2.1 FCC C
1.2.2
F
EATURES
IRELESS
FCC C
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LAN F
UNCTION
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OTICE
OMPLIANCE
LASS
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B S
TATEMENT
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SECTION TWO: WIRELESS LAN INSTALLATION ..............................................................6
2-1 S
YSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2-2 I
NSTALLATION AND UNINSTALL PROCESS
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SECTION THREE: WIRELESS UTILITY AND CONFIGURATION.................................. 14
3-1 W
INDOWS
98/ME/2000 W
IRELESS UTILITY
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SECTION FOUR: WINDOWS XP WIRELESS UTILITY AND CONFIGURATION.......... 22
4-1 W
INDOWS
XP W
IRELESS UTILITY
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APPENDIX A GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................... 29
The information contained in this manual has been verified at the time of this manual printing. The
manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes and improvements in the product described in this
manual at any time and without notice.
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Section One: Introduction
Ambit Wireless Mini-PCI Module complied with IEEE 802.11a/b Standard, it can be
used to provide a variety of low-cost wireless network interface card to connect your
wireless LAN via fitting into the Mini-PCI Type III slot. The Wireless Mini-PCI
Module that complies with this specification and combines networking with highspeed Internet access will let people connect to the Internet anywhere, anytime.
With seamless roaming, fully interoperability and advanced security with WEP
standard, Wireless Mini-PCI Module can allow user to switch to different vendors’
Access Points through the wireless networks and to prevent from eavesdropping.
1-1 Features
1.1.1 Wireless LAN Function
802.11a
Wireless LAN Compliance
Operating Frequency
5.725~5.825GHz (high band) for US
Modulation Schemes
WLAN Data Rat
Media Access Protocol
Transmitter Output Power
5.15~5.25GHz (lower band) for US/Canada/Japan
OFDM, QPSK, BPSK,16-QAM and 64-QAM
e 54Mbps with fall back rates of 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9,
CSMA/CA with ACK
IEEE 802.11a
5.25~5.35GHz (middle band) for US/Canada
and 6Mbps
Typical 12 dBm for 54, 48Mbps of 5.15 to 5.35GHz
Typical 12 dBm for 48Mbps of 5.725 to 5.825GHz
Receiver Sensitivity
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Typical 10 dBm for 54Mps of 5.725 to 5.825GHz
Typical 15 dBm for 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps
UNII low and middle band (5.15 to 5.35GHz)
Typical –70 dBm for 54Mbps @ 10% PER
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Typical –72 dBm for 48Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –78 dBm for 36Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –81 dBm for 24Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –83 dBm for 18Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –85 dBm for 12Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –87 dBm for 9Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –87 dBm for 6Mbps @ 10% PER
UNII high band (5.725 to 5.825GHz)
Typical –63 dBm for 54Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –71 dBm for 48Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –78 dBm for 36Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –81 dBm for 24Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –83 dBm for 18Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –85 dBm for 12Mbps @ 10% PER
Typical –87 dBm for 6Mbps @ 10% PER
Current Consumption
330mA at receive mode (typically)
Typical –87 dBm for 9Mbps @ 10% PER
600mA at transmit mode (typically)
20mA at normal power saving mode (typically)
10mA at maximum power saving mode (typically)
802.11b
Radio Technology
Operating Frequency
Modulation Schemes
Channel Numbers
11 channels for United States
IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
2412 ~ 2462MHz ISM band
DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK
IEEE 802.11b compliant
13 channels for Europe Countries
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14 channels for Japan
Data Rate
Spreading
Media Access Protocol
Transmitter Output Power
Receiver Sensitivity
Typical –85dBm for 5.5Mbps @ 8% PER
Typical –90dBm for 1Mbps @ 8% PER
Current Consumption
350mA at receive mode (typically)
11Mbps with fall back rates of 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
11-chip Barker Sequence
CSMA/CA with ACK
15dBm typically
Typical –83dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER
Typical –86dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PER
500mA at transmit mode (typically)
40mA at normal power saving mode (typically)
30mA at max power saving mode (typically)
1-2 FCC Notice
U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This product emits radio
frequency energy, but the radiated output power of this device is far below the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be
used in such a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna
during normal operation is minimized.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following
conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the
antenna and users. For laptop installations, the antenna must be installed to
ensure that the proper spacing is maintained in the event the users places the
device in their lap during use (i.e. positioning of antennas must be placed in
the upper portion of the LCD panel only to ensure 20 cm will be maintained if
the user places the device in their lap for use) and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or
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antenna.
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 ASDL
modems, certain laptop configurations, and similar equipment).
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: "
FCC ID: MCLT60H67703"
Additional Information That must be Provided to OEM Integrators
The end user should NOT be provided any instructions on how to remove or
install the device.
USA Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
FCC Regulations Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Ambit Microsystems Corporation declares that the equipment described in this
document is within the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations listed
below:
Title 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class B for a digital device.
This declaration is based upon the compliance of the Wireless LAN Mini PCI
Adapters to the above standards. Ambit has determined that the models listed
have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards if no
unauthorized change is made in the equipment and if the equipment is
properly maintained and operated. The hardware or software can not be
replaced or modified by any third party other than Ambit. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Ambit could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
These units are identical to the units tested and found acceptable with the
applicable standards. Records maintained by Ambit continue to reflect that
units being produced under this Declaration of Conformity, within the variation
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that can be expected due to quantity production and tested on a statistical
basis, continue to comply with the applicable technical standards.
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Section Two: Wireless Lan Installation
2-1 System Requirements
In order to install Wireless LAN driver and Utility and use the Wireless LAN card in your notebook computer.
Your notebook system must meet the following requirements:
Ambit Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Card already inserted
Windows 98SE,2K,ME,XP OS Support
2-2 Installation and Uninstall Process
Install Wireless LAN (Windows 98/2K/ME/XP)
1. While starting the Windows system, if it detect the 802.11a/b card exist, then it will pop
up the following message to start Install process.
Or you can execute the program ‘Setup.exe’ in the CD. Windows displays the dialog as
below. Press ‘Next ’ button to continue.
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It displays a License Agreement dialog. Press ‘
2.
’ to continue.
Yes
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3.
Select the destination folder that you want to place the files.
Wait for the install program to do the installation.
4.
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