MM200-M MiniCard MM200-M IEEE 802.11b/g MiniCard User Manual Rev 0.2 2009.10.
MM200-M MiniCard National Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment includes wireless RF module, and must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains NCC ID: XXXyyyLPDzzzz-xʳ 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.
MM200-M MiniCard Table of contents Introduction…………………………………………… 1 Hardware Installation………………………………..
MM200-M MiniCard=rdʳ Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for using the Wireless MiniCard. The MM200-M is a single-band, quad-mode wireless network adapter that works on all the frequencies allocated for WLAN operation everywhere in the world. It is in compliance with the IEEE802.11g, 802.11b standards.
MM200-M MiniCard What is Wireless LAN? Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of advantages over traditional wired systems. WLANs are flexible and easy to setup and manage. They are also more economical than wired LAN systems. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data through the air. WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users can roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected from the LAN.
—Introduction Notes on wireless LAN configuration When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points: x Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance between access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN cards operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and structure of the walls. x Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter covers how to installing the Wireless card in your embedded system. Hardware description The Wireless MiniCard has a standard Minicard interface for attaching to the Minicard connector on embedded system. And this module has IPEX connector to connect to external antenna.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility This module also come with a wireless utility, following describe how to use the utility. Configuration Utility for 802.11b/g The Client Card Configuration Utility allows configuration of MM200-M high throughput client cards through the following tabs: •Network Status—displays the status of the network to which the user is connected. The Configuration Utility initializes on this page.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.1.1 Select Profile The Select Profile section displays the name of the profile in use. Additional information about the profile is provided in the Profile Manager. Select one of the profiles previously defined by clicking the down arrow and highlighting a profile from the pull-down list. Figure 3: Select Profile Profiles are created, modified, and deleted through the ProfileManager. Note This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled. 3.1.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Field Description Network Type Type of environment connected to: • Infrastructure Mode In this mode, wireless clients send and receive information through APs. When a wireless client communicates with another, it transmits to the AP. First the AP receives the information and rebroadcasts it, then other devices receive the information. The APs are strategically located within an area to provide optimal coverage for wireless clients.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.1.4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) The Internet Protocol specifies the format of packets, also called datagrams, and the addressing scheme. Most networks combine IP with a higher-level protocol called TCP, which establishes a virtual connection between a destination and a source. Figure 6:Internet Potocol Section Table 3 Internet Protocol Section Description Field Description DHCP Option Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Either enabled or disabled.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Note These are actual throughput diagrams (without the WLAN overhead delivered by the client card). 3.1.6 Radio On/Off Check Box Selecting the Radio Off check box turns off the radio. Clearing the check box turns on the radio. Figure 8:Radio On/Off Check Box Another way to turn the radio on or off is to right-click the Configuration Utility icon in System Tray and select Turn Radio Off to turn the radio off.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.2 Profile Manager Tab The Profile Manager tab displays the profiles available and allows you to create, modify, and delete profiles. Figure 10: Figure 14: Profile Manager Tab Note The Profile Manager tab is not accessible when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled. PROFILE MANAGER—PROFILE LIST The section on the left side of this tab lists all of the profiles available. Highlighting a profile selects it.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ PROFILE MANAGER—PROFILE SETTING The Profile Settings are used to set, modify, and display information about the profile selected in the Profile List section. The information is divided into three tabs: . • Network Info . • Security . • Protocol 3.2.1 Profile Setting—Network Info Tab The Profile Manager initially displays the Network Info tab. Figure 11: Network Info Tab (Infrastructure Network) The Network Info tab fields are as follows.
MM200-M MiniCard Field Extension Channel Antenna Selection Description Sets the extension channel mode when bandwidth is 40 MHz. Available options are Auto, None, Lower, and Upper. The default is Auto. Sets the antenna selections. Available options are Auto, Antenna A, Antenna B, 2 by 2, and 2 by 3. The default is Auto. Note The fields Wireless Mode and Preferred Channel are used only when an Ad-Hoc network is started by the client card.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.2.2.2 EAP Authentication Modes The MM200-M Configuration Utility currently supports the following EAP authentication modes: . • 802.1x (TLS/PEAP) . • WPA (TLS/PEAP/LEAP) . • WPA2 (TLS/PEAP/LEAP) . • CCX (LEAP) 3.2.2.2.1 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK SUPPORT In Infrastructure mode, if WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected as the Authentication Mode, the encryption method AES or TKIP can be selected.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.2.2.2.2 802.1X/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS SUPPORT If the 802.1x EAP/TLS option is selected, the encryption method AES or TKIP can be selected, and a certificate is required for the authentication. 1. 2. 3. To connect to an AP through the RADIUS server, select 802.1x WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode. Select TKIP or AES as the Encryption Method. Select EAP/TLS (Use Certificate) as the 802.1x Authentication Protocol. Figure 15ˍ Security Tab—802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS Authentication 4.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Figure 17ˍ Select Certificate Figure 18: WPA RADIUS Configuration Window with Certificate Table 6ˍ 802.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.2.2.2.3 802.1X/WPA/WPA2 PEAP SUPPORT IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE To connect to an AP through the RADIUS server, select 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode, PEAP as the Authentication Protocol, and AES or TKIP as the Encryption Method. Figure 19ˍSecurity tab 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Authentication Figure 20: 802.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.2.2.2.4 WPA/WPA2 EAP/TTLS To connect to an AP through the RADIUS server, select WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode, TTLS as the 802.1x Authentication Protocol, and TKIP as the Encryption Method for WPA TTLS or AES as the Encryption Method for WPA2 TTLS. Figure 21: WPA/WPA2 EAP/TTLS Authentication Clicking the Configure WPA RADIUS button displays the WPA EAP/TTLS RADIUS Configuration window. Enter all the required information.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ Table 8: WPA TTLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description Field Description Inner Authentication Protocol Currently supports EAP/MS-CHAP V2 only Anonymous Name Indicates the identity of the authentication server with which to make contact Login Name Login name to the RADIUS server Password Password to login to the RADIUS server Domain Domain name for login to the RADIUS server (optional) Click OK to set the configuration. 3.2.2.2.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Figure 24: CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Table 9ˍ CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Description Field Description Login Name Login name to the RADIUS server Password Password to login to the RADIUS server Domain Domain name for login to the RADIUS server (optional) Click OK to set the configuration. 3.2.2.3 Encryption Methods The following encryption methods are available, depending on the authentication mode: . • Security Off .
MM200-M MiniCard Figure 25: Security Tab-WEP Key Settings Clicking the Configure WEP Keys button displays the Configure WEP Key window. Enter all the required information.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program shown depends on the key size selected. Click OK to set the configuration. 3.2.2.5 TKIP/AES Settings If TKIP/AES is selected and the Authentication Mode is WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, the security tab displays the TKIP/AES passphrase settings. Enter the passphrase into the Passphrase and Confirm boxes, and click OK. Figure 27: TKIP/AES Settings Currently, only the functions WPA-PSK + TKIP and WPA2-PSK + AES are available.
MM200-M MiniCard If this check box is selected, the protocol setting is not changed when the profile is applied. USE BELOW SETTINGS If the Do not change setting check box is not selected, the protocol settings include the following parameters.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ Table 11ˍ Protocol Tab Description Field Description Power Save Mode Sets the power mode. Available options are Continuous Access or Max Power Save. The default setting is Continuous Access. Sets the Radio Preamble to Auto, Short or Long. This option takes effect only when attaching to an 802.11b network. The range of the data rate depends on the type of AP that the client card is connected to. The default setting is Auto Select.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.3.1 Site Survey—Networks Filter This section lets you customize which sites are displayed in the Site Survey list: . . . . • • • Display Peer-To-Peer stations—selecting this check box displays all peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) stations within range. Display 802.11g Access Points—selecting this check box displays all 802.11g APs within range. Display 802.11b Access Points—selecting this check box displays all 802.11b APs within range. 3.3.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.3.3 Site Survey—Filter Button Clicking the Filter button displays the Advanced Filter window. Figure 31: Figure 36: Site Survey—Advanced Filter Window 3.3.3.1 Network SSID . . • • Any SSID—no specific SSID is used when scanning for available net works in the area. Find network with this SSID—the utility searches for the specified SSID. 3.3.3.2 Network BSSID . . • • Any BSSID—no specific BSSID is used when scanning for available networks in the area.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.4 Statistics Tab Clicking the Statistics tab displays the statistics of the current connect session. Figure 32: Statistics Tab 3.4.1 Signal Strength The color-coded Signal Strength bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the client card. Signal strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red indicates a bad connection. A signal in the green indicates a good connection. 3.4.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Table 13: Transmit Section Description Field Description Total Packet Reports the total number of packets transmitted Unicast Packet Multicast Packet Single Retries Multiple Retries Failed Count RTS Success RTS Failure ACK Error Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client card that were destined for a single network node Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client card that were destined for more than one network node Reports the
MM200-M MiniCardʳ Table 14: Receive Section Description Field Description Total Packet Reports the total number of packets received Unicast Packet Multicast Packet Duplicate Frame Received Beacons Beacon Loss Reports the number of packets received by the client card that were destined for a single network node Reports the number of packets received by the client card that were destined for more than one network node Reports the number of duplicate frames received Reports the number of beacons receiv
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.5 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab displays the advanced parameters available for the installed MM200-M client cards. Figure 36: Advanced Tab Note The Advanced tab is not accessible when the Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled. 3.5.1 Advanced Tab—MM200-M Wireless Card This section of the Advanced tab reports the type of MM200-M client card installed.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.5.2 AdvancedTab—Miscellaneous Figure 37: Miscellaneous Section Table 16: Advanced Tab Miscellaneous Section Description Field Description Auto connect if link loss or no connection (Use checked profiles in ) Clear this check box to disable the autoconfiguration feature. Whenever there is a link loss, auto-configuration tries to establish a connection to the checked profiles in the Profile Manager window. Select this check box for performance enhancement.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Figure 39: Auto Link Tab (Client) AutoLink is complete. 3.7 Admin Tab The Admin tab allows you to import and export profiles.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ 3.7.1 Admin Tab—Import Profiles To import a profile, proceed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 1. Click Import Profiles. 2. Select the path and filename of the profile. 3. Click Open. 3.7.2 Admin Tab—Export Profiles To export a profile, proceed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 1. Click Export Profiles. 2. Select or enter the path and filename of the profile. 3. Click Save. 3.8 About Tab The About tab displays information about the MM200-M Client Card Configuration Utility.
MM200-M MiniCardʳ Appendix A Specifications Model Number MM200-M Product Type 802.11b/g Daughter Board WLAN Interface(s) SDIO 1.0 (default) and Generic SPI Main Chip(s) Marvell 88W8686 Mating connector Minicard connector (52 gold fingers) WLAN Standard(s) IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g WLAN Spreading IEEE 802.11g/b OFDM/DSSS PHY specification WLAN Operating Frequency 2412~2484MHz ISM band WLAN Number of Channels 11 (US), 13 (EU), 14 (Japan) WLAN Data Rates 802.
