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802.11 b/g/n WLAN Module User’s Manual HP SDGOB-0892 or Marvell USB8786

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802.11 b/g/n WLAN Module User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction..................................................................................................3

1.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Wireless Networks......................................................................................... 3

1.2.1 Infrastructure Mode..................................................................................... 3

1.2.2 Ad Hoc Mode................................................................................................. 3

2. Upgrade Regular Fedora Core Kernel........................................................4

3. Marvell WLAN Setup Overview...................................................................5

3. 1 For Driver Build................................................................................................... 5

3.2 For Driver Install.................................................................................................. 5

3.3 Set up a simple Network Connection............................................................. 5

Appendix Compliance Statements................................................................7

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ..................... 7

Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice.................................................................. 9

For Taiwan 警語： .................................................................................................... 11

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity............................................................. 12

Disclaimer..........................................................................................................15

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1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

This document describes the functions of the Marvell Wireless Module Configuration for the HP SDGOB-0892 or Marvell USB8687 802.11 b/g/n WLAN Client Module.

1.2 Wireless Networks

The Marvell Client Module operates similar to the Ethernet card, except that a radio replaces the wires between communication devices. All existing applications that operate over Ethernet operate a Marvell wireless network without any modification of need for special wireless networking software. The HP SDGOB-0892 or Marvell USB8786 802.11 b/g/n WLAN client module supports the following network technologies:

• Access Point (AP) Infrastructure mode

• Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) mode

1.2.1 Infrastructure Mode

In infrastructure mode, wireless devices communicate with other wireless devices or devices on the LAN side wired network through APs. When communicating through wired networks, client card sends and receive information through APs.

Access Points are typically 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 connect to a LAN through a wired Ethernet connection. APs send and receive information from the LAN through this wired connection. Most corporate WLANs operate in Infrastructure mode because they require access to the wired LAN in order to use services such as file servers or printers.

1.2.2 Ad Hoc Mode

In Ad-Hoc mode (also refereed to as peer-to-peer mode), wireless clients send and receive information to other wireless clients without using an AP. In comparison to Infrastructure mode, this type of WLAN connection only contains wireless client. Ad-Hoc mode is useful for establishing a network where wireless infrastructure does not exist or where services are not required. Two or more computers can establish an Ad-Hoc network when within range of one another. Ad-Hoc mode is used to connect network computers at home or in small offices. It can also be used to set up a temporary wireless network for meetings.

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2. Upgrade Regular Fedora Core Kernel

The HP SDGOB-0892 or Marvell USB8786 802.11 b/g/n WLAN Client Module requires Fedora Kernel version 2.6.24.4-64.fc8 for proper operation. Follow the steps below to upgrade the Fedora Core from (2.6.23.1-42.fc8 Version) to Kernel Version: 2.6.24.4-64.fc8

• Install Fedora Core 8, which has kernel version: 2.6.23.1-42.fc8

• Login fedora as root

• Download : ftp://rpmfind.net/linux/fedora/updates/8/i386/kernel-2.6.24.4-

64.fc8.i686.rpm

• Copy kernel-2.6.24.4-64.fc8.i686.rpm and kernel-devel-2.6.24.4-

64.fc8.i686.rpm to your working directory, say, /(work). # cd /(work)

• # rpm --force –ivh kernel-2.6. 24.4-64.fc8.i686.rpm (or double click this rpm icon)

o this rpm is binary release for i686 (bootable kernel/modules)

• Reboot the system.

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3. Marvell WLAN Setup Overview

3. 1 For Driver Build

Go to the source code directory wlan_src/, and make a clean build, and then the driver and utility binaries can be found in ../bin_xxxx directory.

3.2 For Driver Install

Copy firmware image usb8786.bin | ... to /lib/firmware/mrvl/ directory, and create the directory if it doesn't exist.

For example, to install USB8786 driver, insmod mlan.ko insmod usb8786.ko [fw_name=mrvl/usb8786.bin]

To install USB8786 driver with MFG firmware file /lib/firmware/mrvl/usb8786mfg.bin, using the following command: insmod usb8786.ko mfgmode=1 fw_name=mrvl/usb8786mfg.bin

To remove the USB driver, rmmod usb8xxx rmmod mlan

3.3 Set up a simple Network Connection

To set up a simple network connection, follow the installation steps:

a. Copy the file, usb8786.bin, from ‘FwImage’ folder of current release to ‘/lib/firmware/mrvl/’ directory (create the directory ‘mrvl’ in ‘/lib/firmware’ if it

doesn't exist).

b. Go to ‘bin_usb8786’ folder of current release and install firmware/driver

using command:

# insmod usb8786.ko

c. To associate with an Access Point by using the command

# iwconfig mlan0 essid “ESSID_OF_ROUTER”

d. Then assign an IP address to ‘mlan0’ interface by using command below.

Please note that configure the desired IP to be the same subnet as the AP. For example,

#ifconfig mlan0 192.168.1.101 up

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e. Now the user should be able to ping the AP or other clients that are

connected to the AP.

To un-install the driver, enter the command at the prompt,

#rmmod usb8786.ko

Note: Please Refer to README file in bin_usb8786 folder for other commands

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Appendix Compliance Statements

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except the evaluated collocated transmitters.

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, and

2) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in

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CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory

Domain change. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their endproduct for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not 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 can not

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 device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID: B94SDGOB0892”.

Manual Information To the End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

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Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is 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 cause undesired operation of the device

IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

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, and

2) For all products market in IC, OEM has to limit the operation channels in

CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain change.

As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their endproduct for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met

(for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the IC authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can not

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 IC authorization.

End Product Labeling

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Manual Information To the End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.

The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

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For Taiwan 警語：

第十二條

經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得

擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條

低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現

象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依

電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科

學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

Note:

1. 本模組於取得認證後將依規定於模組本體標示審驗合格標籤

2. 系統廠商應於平台上標示「本產品內含射頻模組:

CCXXXXYYyyyZzW」字樣

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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:

- EN 60950-1: 2006

- Safety of Information Technology Equipment

- EN 62311: 2008

- Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical

apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)

- EN 300 328 V1.7.1: (2006-10)

- Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband

Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

- EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: (2008-04)

- Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM);

ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements

- EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04)

- Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);

ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment

This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.

In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.

This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency

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range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.

Česky

[Czech]

[Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk

[Danish]

Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [udstyrets typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch

[German]

Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass sich das Gerät [Gerätetyp] in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Eesti

[Estonian]

Käesolevaga kinnitab [tootja nimi = name of manufacturer] seadme [seadme tüüp = type of equipment] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

English Hereby, [name of manufacturer], declares that this [type of

equipment] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español

[Spanish]

Por medio de la presente [nombre del fabricante] declara que el [clase de equipo] cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Ελληνική

[Greek]

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [name of manufacturer] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [type of equipment] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ

ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

Français

[French]

Par la présente [nom du fabricant] déclare que l'appareil [type d'appareil] est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano

[Italian]

Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski

[Latvian]

Ar šo [name of manufacturer / izgatavotāja nosaukums] deklarē, ka [type of equipment / iekārtas tips] atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuvių

[Lithuanian]

Šiuo [manufacturer name] deklaruoja, kad šis [equipment type] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos

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nuostatas. Hierbij verklaart [naam van de fabrikant] dat het toestel [type van

Nederlands [Dutch]

Malti

[Maltese]

toestel] in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Hawnhekk, [isem tal-manifattur], jiddikjara li dan [il-mudel tal- prodott] jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar

[Hungarian]

Alulírott, [gyártó neve] nyilatkozom, hogy a [... típus] megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Polski

[Polish]

Niniejszym [nazwa producenta] oświadcza, że [nazwa wyrobu] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

[Nome do fabricante] declara que este [tipo de equipamento] está

Português [Portuguese]

conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

[Ime proizvajalca] izjavlja, da je ta [tip opreme] v skladu z

Slovensko [Slovenian]

bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

[Meno výrobcu] týmto vyhlasuje, že [typ zariadenia] spĺňa

Slovensky [Slovak]

Suomi

[Finnish]

základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

[Valmistaja = manufacturer] vakuuttaa täten että [type of equipment = laitteen tyyppimerkintä] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin

1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska

[Swedish]

Härmed intygar [företag] att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

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