SparkLAN Communications WNFQ261ACNIBT User Manual
Wireless Module
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.0.9
Industrial-Grade WiFi +Bluetooth Combo Solution M.2 2230 Module
Key Feature
● Supports low power PCIe (w/L1 substate) interfaces
for WLAN and USB1.1 interface for Bluetooth.
● Support Bluetooth 4.2 + HS, BLE, ANT+ and be backwards
compatible with Bluetooth 1.2, 2.X + enhanced data rate.
● Supports 20/40 MHz at 2.4 GHz and supports 20/40/80
MHz at 5 GHz (SW PL determines 2.4 GHz HT40/VHT40
support)
● NGFF (M.2) Form factor which is compliant with ROHS
requirements.
Embedded Application
Applications include IPC/ Advertising machine/
OTT/ IPTV/ DVB/ STB / DV/ Mini Driving Recorder/
Intelligent Projector Pico/ VR/ AR terminal/ POS
machine/ Vehicle mounted front/ Rear Terminal
UAV/ Robot/ Intelligent Gateway/ Smart city and
other electronic products
WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
802.11ac/a/b/g/n 2T2R Industrial-graded
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.2 Combo
M.2 2230 Module
SparkLAN WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) is an 802.11ac/a/b/g/n Dual-Band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth M.2 230 module based
on Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174A chipset. This highly integrated module supports most of WLAN
capabilities with seamless roaming and advanced security for enterprise application. The wireless module
complies with IEEE 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n 2x2 MIMO. The Bluetooth Supports BT 4.2 + HS, BLE and is
backwards compatible with BT 1.X, 2.X Enhanced Data Rate. The integrated module provides PCIE Interface
for Wi-Fi and USB interface for Bluetooth. The download speed are 300Mbps on N networks and 867Mbps
on AC network.
Adopting the latest 802.11ac solution. WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) is ideal for next-generation high throughput
enterprise networking and Industrial-graded (-40°C ~ +85°C ) solution. Incorporated with advanced security
encryption, such as WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS, and 802.1x, it helps prevent user’s devices from malicious
attacks.
Wireless Module
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.0.9
Standards
IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n (2T2R)
Bluetooth V4.2,V4.1,V4.0 LE, V3.0+HS, V2.1+EDR
Chipset
Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174A
Data Rate
802.11b: 11Mbps / 802.11a/g: 54Mbps / 802.11n: MCS0~15/ 802.11ac: MCS0~9
Bluetooth: 1 Mbps, 2Mbps and Up to 3Mbps
Operating Frequency
IEEE 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n ISM Band, 2.400GHz~2.497GHz, 4900GHz~5.845GHz
*Subject to local regulations
Interface
PCIe: WLAN / USB: Bluetooth
Form Factor
M.2 2230
Antenna
2xIPEX MHF4 connectors
Modulation
802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
802.11a/g: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11n: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM)
Power Consumption
TX: 610mA / RX: 285mA
Operating Voltage
DC 3.3V
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C~+85°C
Storage Temperature Range
-40°C~+85°C
Humidity
(Non-Condensing)
10%~95% (Operating)
10%~95% (Storing)
Dimension (in mm)
L x W x H: 30(±0.15) x 22(±0.15) x1.95(±0.2) mm
Weight (g)
≦ 7g
Driver Support
Win7 / Win8.1 / Win10 and Linux 4.9+
Security
64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x
Specification
Wireless Module
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OUTPUT POWER & SENSITIVITY
802.11b
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm
Rx Sensitivity
11Mbps
15dBm
≦-91dBm
802.11g
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm
Rx Sensitivity
54Mbps
15dBm
≦-75dBm
802.11n / 2.4GHz
HT20
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS7
16dBm
≦-71dBm
HT40
MCS7
16dBm
≦-69dBm
802.11a
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm
Rx Sensitivity
54Mbps
13dBm
≦-65dBm
802.11n / 5GHz
HT20
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS7
13dBm
≦-74dBm
HT40
MCS7
13dBm
≦-71dBm
802.11ac
VHT80
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS9
13dBm
≦-63dBm
Bluetooth
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (Class 1 Device)
Rx Sensitivity
3Mbps
+2≦ Output Power ≦+6dBm
<0.1% BR, BER at -83dBm
Block Diagram
Wireless Module
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
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Mechanical Dimension (mm)
Pin Assignment
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