Wistron NeWeb DNXAH1 User Manual

PCIe 802.11n WiFi Module

WNC

User Manual

(DNXA-H1)

Version: 1.0

Nov. 2010

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

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.

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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,

3) For all products market in US, 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 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test 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.

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: NKR- DNXAH1”.

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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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 5

1.1 S

YSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1.2 F

EATURES

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2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 6

2.1 I

NSTALLATION

2.2 A

DDITIONAL SETUP PROCESSES

2.3 U

NINSTALLATION

3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 11

4. CREATING AN AD HOC NEW NETWORK 16

5. MODIFYING A WIRELESS NETWORK 19

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5.1 I

NFRASTRUCTURE MODE AND AD HOC MODE

5.2 M

ODIFYING A WIRELESS NETWORK

5.3 D

EFAULT SETTINGS WINDOWS XP ZERO-CONFIGURATION

5.4 S

UPER

A/G S

ETTING

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APPENDIX A: FAQ ABOUT WLAN 28

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PCIe 802.11n WiFi Module that provides the easiest
way to wireless networking. This User Manual contains detailed instructions in the
operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

1.1 System Requirements

 A laptop PC contains:

- 32 MB memory or greater

- 300 MHz processor or higher

 Microsoft® Win™2000/ME/98 Second Edition/XP

1.2 Features

 Mini-PCI adapter, half size design
 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible: allowing inter-operation among multiple

vendors

 Support Atheros Super A/GTM Mode
 Provide seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n WLAN

infrastructure

 Site survey function

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2. Driver/Utility Installation / Uninstallation

2.1 Installation

Note! The Installation Section in this User Manual describes the first-time installation

for Windows. To re-install the driver, please first uninstall the previously
installed driver. See Chapter 2.3 “Uninstallation” in this User Manual.

Follow the steps below to complete the driver/utility installation:

1. Insert the Installation Software CD into the CD-Rom Drive.

2. Click “Next”.

3. Read the License Agreement and click “Yes”.

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4. Click “Next” to continue or click “Browse” to choose a destination folder.

5. Click “Next”.

6. Click “Yes” to create a shortcut icon on your desktop.

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7. Click “Finish”.

8. You should now see a shortcut icon on your desktop.

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