WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module WM821-M-LS Wireless 802.11N dual-band mini PCI module User Manual Rev 1.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Introduction 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.
Preface Canadian Regulatory Notice This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Introduction Table of contents Introduction Hardware installation Using the Wireless Utility iv 1 3 4
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module Chapter 1 Introduction The WM821-M-LS is a dual-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 Draft IEEE802.11n standard in a 2x3 MIMO configuration. It also complies with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11b standards.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Introduction 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. Using WLANs, users can conveniently access shared information, and network administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving network cables.
Chapter 2 Hardware installation This chapter covers how to installing the Wireless MiniPCI Module in your embedded system. Hardware description The Wireless MiniPCI Module has a standard MiniPCI interface for attaching to the MiniPCI connector on embedded system. And this module has IPEX connector to connect to external antenna.
Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility This module also come with a wireless utility, following describe how to use the utility. Configuration Utility • • • • • • • The Client Card Configuration Utility allows configuration of WM821-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.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program 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. 3.1.2 Link Information The Link Information section contains the current information about the wireless connection.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module Network BSSID —Using the Wireless Utility Network Basic Service Set Identifier. The BSSID is a 48-bit identity used to identify a particular BSS within an area. In Infrastructure BSS networks, the BSSID is the MAC address of the AP. In independent BSS or Ad-Hoc networks, the BSSID is generated randomly. Security Reports the type and level of security set. The security level is set through the Profile Setting of the Profile Manager tab.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be 0 to 255. Subnet Mask A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. An IP address has two components, the network address and the host address. The first two numbers represent the Class B network address, and the second two numbers identify a particular host on this network.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module . . . —Using the Wireless Utility • Statistics • Advanced • AutoLink Note This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled. 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.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Apply the profile by double-clicking the desired profile. Move Up / Down Moves the list up and down in the window. All profiles with the Network Type set to Infrastructure are displayed before the profiles with the Network Type set to Ad-Hoc. In auto-configuration mode, the selected profiles at the top of the list have higher priority than selected profiles at the bottom of the list.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Connects to 802.11a network, 802.11g network, or 802.11b network (Infrastructure network only). • 802.11a Connects to 802.11a only. • 802.11g Connects to either 802.11g network or 802.11b network. • 802.11b Connects to 802.11b network only. 802.11n Network Enables/disables draft-802.11n/EWC functionality. If enabled, the Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) index and 802.11n options can be configured. Channel Width Sets the channel bandwidth.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program . . . . • Auto Switch—Auto Select Authentication modes (Open System or Shared Key, WEP key required) • WPA-PSK—WPA Pre-Shared Key • WPA2-PSK—WPA2 Pre-Shared Key 3.2.2.2 EAP Authentication Modes The WM821-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.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module 1. 2. 3. —Using the Wireless Utility 1. To connect to an AP through the RADIUS server, select 802.1x WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode. 2. Select TKIP or AES as the Encryption Method. 3. Select EAP/TLS (Use Certificate) as the 802.1x Authentication Protocol. Figure 15: Security Tab—802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS Authentication 4. Click the Configure WPA RADIUS button to configure security settings. Figure 16: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS RADIUS Configuration Window 1. 2. 12 5.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Figure 17: Select Certificate Figure 18: WPA RADIUS Configuration Window with Certificate Table 5: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description Field/Button Description Login Name Login name to the RADIUS server Certificate Certificate selected for authentication View Shows the selected certificate Browse Selects the certificate 3.2.2.2.3 802.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Figure 19:Security tab 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Authentication Figure 25: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Figure 20: 802.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program 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.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility To connect to a Cisco AP through the RADIUS server, select CCX EAP/LEAP. WEP is the Encryption Method, and the key is generated automatically. Figure 23: Security Tab-CCX EAP/LEAP Authentication If Allow Fast Roaming (CCKM) is selected, Fast Roaming (Cisco Centralized Key Management (CCKM)) is enabled. Clicking the CCX Configuration button displays the CCX LEAP RADIUS Configuration window. Enter all the required information.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program . . • TKIP • AES 3.2.2.4 WEP Key Settings If the WEP Encryption Method is selected, the Security tab displays the WEP Key Setting. To configure the WEP keys, select the WEP Key Setting, and click the Configure WEP Keys button. Note The WEP key used for the transmission must be identical on the sending and the receiving station. Figure 25: Security Tab-WEP Key Settings Clicking the Configure WEP Keys button displays the Configure WEP Key window.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Table 9: WEP Key Configuration Window Description Field Description Key Format Either ASCII characters or hexadecimal digits Key Size • 40-bit, 5 character ASCII key size (40-bit, 10 character hexadecimal) • 104-bit, 13 character ASCII key size (104-bit, 26 character hexadecimal) Transmit Keys There are four transmit keys. The key value is in ASCII or hexadecimal, depending on the format selected.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Figure 28: Protocol Tab DO NOT CHANGE SETTINGS 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. Table 10: Protocol Tab Description Field Description Power Save Mode Sets the power mode. Available options are Continuous Access or Max Power Save.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Figure 29: Site Survey Tab 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 802.11a Access Points—selecting this check box displays all 802.11a APs within range. Display 802.11g Access Points—selecting this check box displays all 802.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program • An antenna icon with a subscript b indicates an 802.11b AP. • An antenna icon with a subscript g indicates an 802.11g AP. • A circle around the antenna icon means the client card is connected to this network. WMM Wireless Multimedia Enhancements (WMM) supported by the detected device EWC Draft-802.11n/EWC functionality supported by the detected device Network Type Type of environment connected to: Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure 3.3.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility 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 12: Transmit Section Description Field Description Total Packet Reports the total number of packets transmitted Unicast Packet Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client card that were destined for a single network node Multicast Packet Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client card that were destined for more than one network node Single Retries Reports the number of packets that require one retry before the client card
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility 3.4.4 Protocol Section The Protocol section displays the information on the protocol status. Figure 40: Protocol Section Figure 35: Protocol Section Table 14: Protocol Section Description Field Description Preamble Displays radio preamble type: • Auto • Short • Long Tx Power Displays transmit power mode: • Auto • High • Medium • Low 3.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Figure 36: Advanced Tab Note The Advanced tab is not accessible when the Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled. 3.5.1 Advanced Tab—WM821-M Wireless Card This section of the Advanced tab reports the type of WM821-M client card installed. 3.5.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Boost Mode Select this check box for performance enhancement. Enable WMM Select this check box to enable/disable the Wireless Multimedia Enhancements (WMM) feature. Worldwide regulatory domain Select this check box to set the regulatory domain DFS Mode MIMO Powersave Select this check box to enable Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) Enables/disables the Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Powersave Mode. Available options are Off and Static.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program 3.7 Admin Tab The Admin tab allows you to import and export profiles. Figure 40: Admin Tab 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.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Figure 41: About Tab 28
Appendix A Specifications Specifications Product Name Draft 802.11n-compatible Dual Band WLAN mPCI Card Interface mPCI 32 Type III-A Network Standards IEEE802.11a/g/b Draft n-compliant 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2,1Mbps Data Rate 20MHz BW: 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26 and 13Mbps 40MHz BW: 300, 270, 243, 216, 162, 108, 81, 54 and 27Mbps 802.11a/g/n---- 54, 48, 36,24,18,12,9,6Mbps (OFDM) Modulation 802.11b ---- CCK (11Mbps, 5.5Mbps), QPSK (2Mbps), BPSK (1Mbps) Operating Frequency 2.
WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Support OS Linux, Microsoft Windows Windows 2K, Windows XP (TBD) Operating Temperature 0 to 55 ℃ Humidity 20% to 95% Non-condensing Dimensions (mm) (W) 59.6mm × (D) 50.95mm × (H) 4.9mm Weight (g) 28 g Voltage 3.
