VIA Technologies VNT6656GEV0X OEM Installation Manual

VNT6656GEV00

USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.0
June 6, 2006

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Revision History

Release Date Revision Initials

1.0 2006-06-06 Initial release. SH

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Table of Contents

1. Features........................................................................................................................1

1.1. Drivers and Applications......................... ................................ .................................1

1.2. Certifications ........................................................................................................... 1

1.3. Software Packages.................................................................................................1

1.4. Programming Guide................................................................................................ 1

2. Drivers and Utilities..................................................................................................... 2

2.1. Drivers..................................................................................................................... 2

2.2. Utilities for end users............................................................................................... 2

2.3. Utilities for manufacturers........................................................................................ 2

3. Software Package Information ................................................................................... 3

3.1. Directory structure................................................................................................... 3

3.2. Driver Keywords/Parameters .................................................................................. 4

4. Windows Utilities......................................................................................................... 6

4.1. WiFiset .................................................................................................................... 6

4.1.1. Status................................................................................................................... 6

4.1.2. Config................................................................................................................... 6

4.1.3. Site Survey......................................................................................................... 10

4.1.4. Statistics............................................................................................................. 11

4.1.5. Signal................................................................................................................. 11

4.1.6. Profiles............................................................................................................... 12

4.2. WPA Networking................................................................................................... 16

Appendix A: Terminology.............................................................................. ..................... 19

Appendix B: Important Notices.......................................................................................... 20

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For OEM integrators

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) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or
antenna.

As long as the 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be
required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their
end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module
installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).

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 devices where the antenna
may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and
users (for example Notebook PC, access points, route rs, wireless ASDL modems,
and similar equipment). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area
with the following: "Contains TX FCC ID: NKRDRCM" or.

.

Manual Information That Must be Included

The users manual for end users must include the following information in a
prominent location "IMPORTANT NOTE: 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."

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.

The module is for OEM installation only and can not be sold to end user directly.

Hardware Installation & Antenna Information

l MODULE IS INSTALLED IN THE PERSONAL COMPUTER, LOCATED ON THE

BOTTOM SIDE OF THE PERSONAL COMPUTER.

l Antennas are embedded in the two sides (see the two antennas shown

below)

Only the antenna types listed below can be used:

Antenna 1: PIFA (6-23-7M59K-021 , made by FA VORTRON CO., LTD)
Antenna 2: PIFA (6-23-7M59K-011 , made by FAVORTRON CO., LTD)
Antenna 3: PIFA (13-130-F14911, made by VSO ELECTRIC CO., LTD )
Antenna 4: PIFA (13-130-F14931 , made by VSO ELECTRIC CO., LTD)
Antenna 5: PIFA (13-130-F53021 , made by VSO ELECTRIC CO., LTD)
Antenna 6: PIFA (13-130-F62011 , made by VSO ELECTRIC CO., LTD)
Antenna 7: PIFA (13-130-F62021 , made by VSO ELECTRIC CO., LTD)
Antenna 8: PIFA (14-211-F66021 , made by VSO ELECTRIC CO., LTD)
Antenna 9: PIFA (14-211-F66041 , made by VSO ELECTRIC CO., LTD)
Antenna 10: PIFA (K05008004451 , made by FAVORTRON CO., LTD)
Antenna 11: PIFA (K05008004351 , made by FAVORTRON CO., LTD)
Antenna 12: PIFA (K05008003651 , made by FAVORTRON CO., LTD)
Antenna 13: PIFA (K05008003751 , made by FAVORTRON CO., LTD)
Antenna 14: PIFA (K05004002251 , made by FAVORTRON CO., LTD)
Antenna 15: PIFA (K05004002351 , made by FAVORTRON CO., LTD)
Antenna 16: PIFA (WDAN-U1L41001-DF ,
made by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.,Ltd.)
Antenna 17: PIFA (WDAN -U1L51002 -DF ,
made by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.,Ltd.)

Important Note:

This module is restricted to mobile configuration. The antennas of module
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator and all persons. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The module is for OEM installation only and can not be sold to end user directly.

*Caution !!

(1). This module cannot be bound in a tablet computer for RF exposure issues.
(See label 1)
(2). Due to the RF exposure issues, this module can be used in a laptop computer
in normal operation, but cannot be used when it is put above the lap and the
LCD screen is in the closed position. (See label 2)

Label 1

The device can’t be operated above
the lap when the LCD is closed

Label 2

(3). This module must be labeled with FCC ID. (See label 3)

Label 4

Label 3

(4). If the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another
device, then the outside of device must also display a label referring to the
enclosed module. The exterior label can be
“ Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: NCI-VNT6656GEV0X” or similar
wording. (See label 4)

Contains Transmitter Module VNT6656GEV00
FCC ID: NCI-VNT6656GEV0X

Please put Label 3 & Label 4 to the enclosure of end product to note the end user.

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1. Features

1.1. Drivers and Applications

 Drivers available for Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and all major distributions

of Linux.

 Setup utility for automatic driver installation on Windows.
 Mass-production support tool.
 Mass-production application interface for custom programs.
 PATCH utility for driver customization. This utility allows the manufacturers to customize

the driver packages, such as changing the drivers’ icons and file names.

1.2. Certifications

 "Designed for Microsoft Windows" Logo.
 Wi-Fi Certified.

1.3. Software Packages

 Software package for manufacturers: A complete set of drivers and utilities.
 Evaluation package (CD version) for manufacturers: Includes MPTOOL, Winsetup, and

drivers for Windows only.

 Software package for end users: Includes all drivers and utilities, except MPTOOL and

PATCH.

1.4. Programming Guide

 All drivers are available in the binary format. Source codes are not released.
 An EEPROM layout guide is available.

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