Murata Electronics North America 6100 User Manual

WLAN61xx EB CF Evaluation Kit

User’s Guide

V0.5

3/08/2006

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Note: SyChip, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications at anytime and without notice.
The information furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
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WLAN61xxEB CF EVK User’s Guide

Document Revision Control

Revision Date Remarks

V0.1 4/20/2004 Initial draft for 61xx CF EVK user guide

V0.2 7/17/2005 Preliminary release

V0.3 10/28/2005 Document updated with new driver release and User

Interface update.

V0.4 1/10/2006 Document updated with new driver release and User

Interface update.

V0.5 3/08/2006 Language updates per regulatory needs.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................................4

2 EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS....................................................................................................................................6

3 SUPPORTED EVALUATION ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................6

3.1 SYSTEM CONNECTION..................................................................................................................................................6

3.2 DEVICES AND OPERATING SYSTEMS............................................................................................................................ 6

4 DRIVER SETUP FOR POCKET PCS............................................................................................................................. 7

4.1 INSTALLING DRIVER ON POCKET PCS ..........................................................................................................................7

4.1.1 Using CAB file installation via SD memory card................................................................................................... 7

4.1.2 Using CAB file installation via sync cable............................................................................................................. 7

4.1.3 Using InstallShield via sync cable from a PC........................................................................................................7

4.2 UNINSTALLING THE SYCHIP DRIVER SOFTWARE .........................................................................................................7

4.3 WLAN SETUP USING CONNECTION MANAGER IN PPC 2003 ........................................................................................ 8

4.3.1 Automatic network detection.................................................................................................................................. 8

4.3.2 Accessing the connection manager ........................................................................................................................9

4.3.3 Advanced Connections.........................................................................................................................................10

4.3.4 WEP Key Entry.....................................................................................................................................................10

4.3.5 Connecting to an AP.............................................................................................................................................11

4.3.6 Verifying network connectivity............................................................................................................................. 12

4.3.7 Peer-to-peer mode................................................................................................................................................ 13

4.4 WLAN SETUP USING CHEETAH WLAN UI............................................................................................................... 16

4.4.1 Status Tab .............................................................................................................................................................16

4.4.2 Configuration Tab................................................................................................................................................ 17

4.4.3 IP Info Tab ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.4.4 Power Settings Tab...............................................................................................................................................26

4.4.5 About Tab............................................................................................................................................................. 28

5 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................................... 28

6 CONTACT INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................................29

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1 Introduction

WLAN61xx EB is SyChip’s NextGen 802.11g WLAN module. WLAN61xx EB module has many
advantages over the previous 6060, 6065 and 6061products. It is similar in size (15.90x12.70x1.79) and
has lower power consumption. It’s upgraded to support 802.11g instead of 802.11b. It also supports
multiple host interfaces such as SDIO and CF. Check with SyChip for the datasheet.

WLAN61xx EB CF EVK from SyChip Inc provides a platform for evaluating SyChip WLAN61xx
embedded modules.

WARNINGS:

THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. ANY CHANGE OR
MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE
USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED IN A LOCATION THAT IS NOT ACCESIBLE TO THE
GENERAL PUBLIC. INSTALL THE DEVICE SO THAT THE ANTENNA IS MORE THAN 20 cm
FROM UNSUSPECTING PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS DEVICE AS DESCRIBED
WILL RESULT IN A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FCC RULES FOR RF EXPOSURE AND IS
DISCOURAGED. ONLY ANTENNAS APPROVED WITH THE DEVICE MAY BE USED. NO
EXTERNAL ANTENNAS MAY BE USED. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT BE CO-LOCATED WITH
OTHER TRANSMITTERS WITHOUT FURTHER APPROVAL BY THE FCC.

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.

THE ENGINEERING SAMPLES ARE NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE. THEY ARE FOR INTERNAL
LAB ENVIRONMENT ONLY. AS SUCH, THEY MAY OPERATE OVER THE COMPLETE 802.11b
SPECTRUM (i.e. CH. 1-14).

THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO OPERATE WITHIN 20cm OF THE HUMAN BODY.

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Note: 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.

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2 Evaluation Kit Contents

The WLAN61xx EB CF EVK package contains the following contents:1

• A test board with antennas and a WLAN61xx EB CF embedded module

• Two 1” coaxial cable jumper ended with Hirose W.FL plugs for the RF connections from the

module to the antennas

• A WLAN61xx EB CF module driver software and documentation CDROM

Figure 1 61xx CF EVK (actual layout may vary)

3 Supported Evaluation Environment

3.1 System Connection

The following figure displays the WLAN61xx EB EVK setup connection to a host device.

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Figure 2 WLAN61xxEB CF EVK setup connection

3.2 Devices and Operating Systems

The WLAN61xxEB CF embedded module has been qualified by SyChip Inc to support the following
devices:

• Win CE4.2/Pocket PC2003 and Win CE.Net 5.0 with CF interface.

Note: This evaluation card does not represent a reference design for the WLAN61xxEB modules. For
detailed hardware design and timing considerations, contact SyChip customer support.

1

Based on the customer request, the contents may change.

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Host Device

(PDA)

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4 Driver Setup for Pocket PCs

Along with the WLAN61xxEB EVK package, there is a User’s Manual for Pocket PCs.
Based on the evaluation platform you use, refer to the appropriate sections in the enclosed document for

installation and usage instructions. The manual provides easy to follow step-by-step directions. Anyone
can set up and configure a laptop computer or a Pocket PC to communicate with a host or enterprise hub
following these steps. Some information will be needed about the network hub to enable
communications. If you do not know your ESSID or your encryption algorithm, contact your in-house IT
support person or system administrator.

4.1 Installing driver on Pocket PCs

The current way to install the driver on a Microsoft based Pocket PC is to run an installation (.CAB) file
inside the Pocket PC. You can also run an installer program (.EXE) on a PC while connecting your
Pocket PC via ActiveSync.

4.1.1 Using CAB file installation via SD memory card

1. Insert the CD with SyChip driver software into the CDROM drive of your notebook computer.

Copy SYEBCE4_XX.CAB file from the CD to the SD memory card.

2. Insert the SD memory card into the SD Slot of the Pocket PC, use the File Explorer on the Pocket

PC and navigate to the memory card location. Click on the SYEBCE4_XX.CAB file to start
installation.

4.1.2 Using CAB file installation via sync cable

1. Copy the SYEBCE4_XX.CAB2 file from the CD to the Pocket PC after ActiveSync is established.

2. Use the File Explorer on the Pocket PC and navigate to the CAB file location. Click on the

SYEBCE4_XX.CAB file to start installation.

4.1.3 Using InstallShield via sync cable from a PC

1. From My Computer on your desktop find CD drive that holds the WLAN61xx driver software,

and run the SYEBCE4_XX.exe executable file.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation procedures.

3. Disconnect the sync cable

4.2 Uninstalling the SyChip driver Software

To remove the program, follow Settings->system-> Remove Programs on the mobile device. Select the
“Sychip Cheetah WLAN CF Card function” and click “Remove”.

Note: if the WLAN61xxEB EVK card is inserted and in service, you will get an error message. Please
remove the card before uninstalling the software.

2

If it is for Magneto, use SYEBCE5_XX.CAB; for CE.Net 4.20, use SYEBCN4_XX.CAB, accordingly.

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4.3 WLAN Setup using connection manager in PPC 2003

The connections manager (WZC) in Windows CE 4.20 or PPC2003 plays a generic role for managing
various network connections.

4.3.1 Automatic network detection

• The PPC 2003 connection manager scans for wireless networks periodically. If it detects any

network and has not connected to any network yet, it will first try to connect to one of the
preferred networks. If such a network is not available or the connection manager cannot connect to
any preferred network due to invalid WEP key, it will popup a window and shows a list of
networks for you to choose. See Figure 3. If you don’t see the network of your choice, click on
Settings to get to the detailed configuration window (Figure 6).

Note: If the connection manager is able to connect to a network automatically, the Network
Detection Window (Figure 3) will not appear, and you can follow the steps described in Section

4.3.2 to access the connection manager.

Figure 3 Network Detection

• Select your network and what the network will connect to. In most cases, you should select The

Internet. If you are connecting to work network, select Work.

• Now click on Connect. If WEP is disabled, then the connection should be established, otherwise, a

window will popup for you to enter the WEP key. Enter the WEP key then click on Connect. See
Figure 4. The connection should be established.

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Figure 4 WEP key entry

4.3.2 Accessing the connection manager

Click on the Connectivity icon to bring up the connection manager. See Figure 5.

Figure 5 Connectivity Settings

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