Moxa WAPA003 User Manual

Moxa IEEE 802.11a/b/g MiniPCI Module

WAPA003 User’s Manual

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First Edition, June 2009

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WAPA003 User’s Manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Table of Contents

Features
Specification

Overview

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Block Diagram
Hardware Installation
Software Installation

Module Layout

WAPA003 User’s Manual Introduction

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Overview
 Features
 Specifications

WAPA003 User’s Manual Introduction

Overview

WAPA003 Mini-PCI Module is designed to provide wireless communication for all wireless device based
systems. It communicates via the standard 802.11a/b/g protocols. The WAPA003 uses the AR5414 wireless
chipset from Atheros. This module is connected to the PCI bus through a Mini-PCI connector and special
circuitry to allow for compatibility with either 3.3V or 5V PCI signaling.

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Features

y All-CMOS single chip for IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible WLANs
y No external VCOs or SAW filters needed
y Baseband in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) signals, converts them to the desired frequency,

and drives the RF signal off-chip

y Integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA)
y External PA and/or LNA can be used for special applications
y Advanced wideband receiver with best path sequencer for better range and multipath resistance

than conventional equalizer-based designs

y High speed UART with DMA supports data rates up to 1 M bps

WAPA003 User’s Manual Introduction

Specification

Features WAPA003

Chipset

Receive Sensitivity 802.11b :-84dBm(typically)

Baseband Processor
(BBP)

security engine WEP64,WEP128, WEP256, AES-CCM, TKIP ,WPS
Bus Interface Mini PCI standard bus complaint
Connectors Defined BTB connector is using 2x40 pins header, and Support Mini-PCI standard.
Power requirement 1.8V +/-5%

Dimension 53mm ×32mm
Weight 15g
Operating
Temperature
Storage
Temperature:

Atheros AR5414

802.11a/g : -80dBm(typically)

˙ 802.11b support rate: 1M, 2M, 5.5M, 11M bps
˙ 802.11a/g support rate : 6M, 9M, 12M, 18M,24M, 36M, 48M, 54M bps
˙ Modulation scheme: BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, DBPSK,DQPSK, and CCK
˙ 802.11e-compatible bursting
˙ Support for draft IEEE h, i and j standards
˙ Atheros Extended Range feature supported (Turbo Mode), Atheros Super A/G mode

with up to 108 Mbps

3.3V +/-10%

-40 to +80 ℃

-40 to +150℃

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter covers the module layout, and block diagram, hardware installation of the WAPA003. Software
installation is covered in the next chapter.

The following topics are covered:

 Module Layout
 Block Diagram
 Hardware Installation
 Software Installation

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WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started

Module Layout

Block Diagram

Below is a block diagram of the WAPA003. Primary board components are in bo ld, while external connections
are italicized.

WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started

Connector Locations

WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started

PCI Bus Connector PIN Assignments

R9

187

R0603

3.3V

R8

187

R0603

3.3V

AD0
AD1
AD2
AD3
AD4
AD5
AD6
AD7
AD8
AD9
AD10
AD11
AD12
AD13
AD14
AD15
AD16
AD17
AD18
AD19
AD20
AD21
AD22

AD24
AD25
AD26
AD27
AD28
AD29
AD30
AD31

PCI_CBE0_L
PCI_CBE1_L
PCI_CBE2_L
PCI_CBE3_L
MPCI_11
MPCI_12

1
3
5
7

9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
63
65
67
69
71
73
75
77
79

J1

AD0
AD1
AD2
AD3
AD4
AD5
AD6
AD7
AD8
AD9
AD10
AD11
AD12
AD13
AD14
AD15
AD16
AD17
AD18
AD19
AD20
AD21
AD22
AD23
AD24
AD25
AD26
AD27
AD28
AD29
AD30
AD31
GND
GND-1
CBE0#
CBE1#
CBE2#
CBE3#
LED1-GRNP
LED2-YELP

3.3V

3.3V-2

3.3V-3

3.3V-4

3.3V-5

3.3V-6

3.3V-7

3.3V-8

3.3VAUX

3.3VAUX-1
GND-11
GND-12
GND-13

RST#

CLK

CLKRUN#

INTA#

REQ#
GNT#

PERR#
GND-14
GND-15

PAR

IRDY#

TRDY#

FRAME#

STOP#
GND-3
GND-4
GND-5

SERR#

DEVSEL#

IDSEL

PME#
GND-6
GND-7
GND-8
GND-9

LED1-GRNN

LED2-YELN

3.3V_CON

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4
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8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
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26
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40
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44
46
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52
54
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58
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62
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66
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74
76
78
80

3.3V_AUX

PCI_RST_L
PCI_CLK
PCI_CLKRUN_L
PCI_INT_L
PCI_REQ_L
PCI_GNT_L
PCI_PERR_L

PCI_PAR
PCI_IRDY_LAD23
PCI_TRDY _L
PCI_FRAME_L
PCI_STOP_L

PCI_SERR_L
PCI_DEVSEL_L
PCI_IDSEL_L
PCI_PME_L

RF_DISABLE
MPCI_14

R26

R

R0402

GPIO_5

DEFINE BOARD EDGE

WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started

Hardware Installation

The WAPA003 can be installed into all Moxa wireless system board series. It can be located
below the CPU.

Step for Installation

1. Attach the Main WLAN antenna to connector J1.

2. If using an Auxiliary WLAN antenna, attach it to connector J2.

3. Install the WAPA 003 miniPCI card on the system board. Apply pressure to both bus
connectors and gently press the board onto the stack. The board should slide into the matching

bus connectors. Do not attempt to force the board, as this can lead to bent/broken p ins .

4. Screw on the WAPA003 miniPCI card.

5. If any power boards are to be stacked above the WAPA003, install them.

6. Screw on the all the necessary chassis.

Software Installation

After physically installing the WAPA003, your operating system must be configured to recogn ize
the new system board.

Step for Installation

1. Apply power to the system board.

2. Connect system board and PC with Ethernet cable.

3. Open a browser and type: 192.168.127.253 to open the system login webpage.

4. Login the webpage with default password: root in order to verify that all of the hardware is

install properly.

WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started

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 equipmen t 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:

To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly ap prov ed by the par ty resp on sible for complian ce
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:

This module is restricted to mobile configuration. 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 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This
transmitter module must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter