WLAN 802.11a mini-PCI Module User Manual (DCMA-86) Version: 1.0 Jan.
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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-DCMA-86＂.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 6 1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................5 1.2 FEATURES 5 2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 6 2.1 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................6 2.2 ADDITIONAL SETUP PROCESSES ......................................................................................9 2.3 UNINSTALLATION 10 3.
APPENDIX A: FAQ ABOUT WLAN 28 SPECIFICATIONS 30 5
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the WLAN 802.11a mini-PCI 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® Win2000/ME/98 Second Edition/XP 1.2 Features Mini-PCI adapter, half size design IEEE 802.
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. 1. Follow the steps below to complete the driver/utility installation: 1.2. 2.3. Insert the Installation Software CD into the CD-Rom Drive. 2.4. Click “Next＂. Read the License Agreement and click “Yes＂.
Click “Next＂ to continue or click “Browse＂ to choose a destination folder. Click “Next＂. Click “Yes＂ to create a shortcut icon on your desktop.
Click “Finish＂. You should now see a shortcut icon on your desktop.
2.2 Additional Setup Processes 1. During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options: 1.2. 2.3. Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the installation process. When the installation is finished, you＇ll have to restart your computer. 2.4. 3.5. Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished. 3.6.
2.3 Uninstallation 1. Note! Before uninstallation, please close all running programs. 1.2. 2.3. Click Start>Programs>WLAN a mini-PCI Module >UnInstall WLAN a mini-PCI Module. 2.4. Choose “Remove＂. Click “Next＂. Click “OK＂ to start Uninstall. Click “Finish＂. Uninstall is now completed.
1. 3. Connecting to an Existing Network Double click the shortcut icon of WLAN a mini-PCI Module on the desktop, and the Configuration window appears. Click on the Refresh button to list all available networks.
3.2. Note! To automatically connect to the network with the strongest signal, select Enable Smart Selection. Any displays in Profile List. 3. From the list of “Available Networks＂, choose one network by double clicking the Network Name. One of the following dialog boxes appears. Click “Yes＂ to continue. If the chosen network has security enabled, the Security tab displays. Select the security option used by the network. Contact the network administrator for the correct settings.
If selecting WPA or 802.1X, select the EAP type, then click on the Configure button to select the certificate. If selecting WPA-PSK, click on the Configure button to enter the PassPhrase.
If selecting Pre-Shared Key, click on the Configure button to enter the correct Encryption Keys. Key entry method: a.10hex digits: User must enter 10 hexadecimal digits. The hexadecimal define is "0-9" and "A-F". ex: 123456abc b.5 chars: User must enter 5 characters. ex: ab3#@ c.13 chars: User must enter 13 characters. ex: ab3#@kf08&kdk d.16 chars: User must enter 16 characters. ex: ab3#@kf08&kdk456 For WEP key, please contact with MIS administrator. 4.
Additional Note for Windows XP In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the WLAN a mini-PCI Module Configuration Utility. Before using the Utility, please follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration: Option 1: 1. Double click the shortcut icon to open the Utility. 2. From the Windows System Tray, you should see the signal icon. Right-click it and select “Disable Zero-Configuration”. Option 2: 1. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Network Connections”. 2.
4. Creating an Ad Hoc New Network 1. In the Configuration window, click New 2. Select the “Profile Editor” tab. 17 .
3. Choose the check box of Enable Advanced Setting to edit all settings. 4. If joining or creating an Ad-Hoc network, choose Ad Hoc. 5. If the correct country is not selected, select the country where the computer is located. ALERT! Different countries have different regulations that affect which channels can be used. You should always choose the country where you are physically located to avoid using an illegal channel. 6. Click OK (or Apply if using the other tabs) to save the settings.
9. Enter an encryption key in the Shared: First field. 10. Click OK (or Apply if using the other tabs) to save the settings. The new Network Name is listed in the Profile List. The driver does not allow channel selection in Ad-Hoc mode. Instead, the driver starts with an initial channel then checks channel status. If the channel is busy, the driver automatically uses a different channel. For details of each setting, please see chapter 5.
5. Modifying a Wireless Network 5.1 Infrastructure Mode and Ad Hoc Mode You can set the Wireless Network Adapter to work in either Infrastructure mode or Ad Hoc mode. Infrastructure Mode In infrastructure mode, devices communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point (AP). Wireless devices can communicate with each other or can communicate with a wired network. When one AP is connected to wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a BSS (Basic Service Set).
5.2 Modifying a Wireless Network 1. Open “WLAN a mini-PCI Module Configuration” by double clicking the shortcut icon on the desktop. Note! If there’s no network name listed in the “Profile List”, click Refresh button and double click a Network Name from Available Networks. The chosen Network Name is listed in the Profile List. 2. From the Profile List, select one Profile and click Modify button 21 .
3. Select Profile Editor tab and edit the settings. Click OK to save the modifications. Configuration Name: This name identifies the configuration. This name should be unique. Network Name (SSID1) (SSID2) (SSID3): The name of the wireless network. This name cannot be longer than 32 characters. If the field is set to be “ANY” or is left blank, your computer will connect to an AP with the best signal strength. Network Connection: Specifies the mode of the network.
“Auto” allows the use of 802.11a mode. Ad Hoc Net Start: Specifies a band to establish an Ad Hoc network if no matching SSID is found. Four options are available: 802.11a, 802.11aTurbo. Scan Mode: Options are Active Scan, Passive Scan and Auto. In Active Scan, the driver sends out the probe request frames from each channel and collects the response frames from the responding. In Passive Scan, the driver scan each requested channel, listening the beacons on each channel.
4. Select Security tab and choose the security mode. Note! Check with your Network Administrator for the security features supported by your AP. WPA: Enables the use of WiFi protected Access (WPA). This option requires IT administration. a) Select WPA to open the WPA EAP drop-down menu. The options includes TLS and PEAP. b) Click on the Configure button and complete the configuration information in the Define Certificate dialog. WPA-PSK: Enables the WPA-Pre Shared Key (PSK).
Pre-Shared Key: Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on the AP and the station. a) Select the Pre-Shared Key radio button. b) Click on the Configure button and complete the configuration information in the Define Certificate dialog. None: No security. 5. Define the Certificate. Select a Certificate: Select the Certificate to Authenticate to the RADIUS server from the drop-down menu. Use any Certificate Authority: The Default Setting.
6. If selecting WPA-PSK, click on the Configure button to enter the PassPhrase. The PassPhrase must be a minimum of 8 printable ASCII characters. The PassPhrase should be at least 20 characters to make it more difficult for an attacker to decipher the key. 7. If selecting Pre-Shared Key, click on the Configure button to enter the Encryption Keys.When finished, click OK. For WEP key, please contact with MIS administrator. Key Entry Method: Determines the entry method for the key.
When the length is changed, the number of available characters in the field automatically changes. If a previously entered key is too long, the key is automatically truncated to fit. If the key length is increased again, the key does not update to the previous value. 8. Click OK to save the settings. 9. Select “TCP/IP Property” tab. Enter the settings and click “OK” to save the settings. If the network uses DHCP server, choose Obtain an IP address automatically.
5.3 Default Settings Windows XP Zero-Configuration You may also choose the default parameters and directly proceed to Windows XP zero-configuration through the steps below: 1. Go to “Control Panel” and open “Network Connections”. 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection of “WLAN a mini-PCI Module”, and make sure this connection is Enabled. 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection of “WLAN a mini-PCI Module”, and then click “Properties”. 4.
Appendix A: FAQ about WLAN 1. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine whether it supports operation over a network. 2. Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network? Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game’s user guide for more information. 3.
Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, WLAN offers the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control. 6. What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. 7.
Market Specifications for model DCMA-86 High Power, Industry WLAN 802.11a Mini-PCI Adapter (MMCX) < Version V1.0> 1/30/2009 Wistron Neweb® Corporation No. 10-1, Lin-hsin I Road, Science-Based Industry Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Revision History Edition # 1.0 Reason for revision Initial Draft Document Issue date Author 2009/1/30 Ken Liu Feature List 1. High Power Design, peak pow er up to 30dBm 2. RoHS compliant product 3. Atheros AR5414A, MAC/BB/Radio single chip solution supports super mode 4. RF connector: 2*MMCX or 2*F.UL 5. Heat sink design provide reliable high power RF performance 6. Screw hole reserved for assembly with AP main board for AP application 7. High speed for wireless LAN connection: IEEE802.
with Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and up to 108Mbps with Turbo mode; Provide seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11a WLAN infrastructure 8. IEEE 802.11a compatible: allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors 9. Support Atheros Super ATM Mode 10. Provide seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11 a WLAN infrastructure 11. Site survey function 12. Support MicroSoft Windows XP, 2000 13. Interoperability – Complying with WiFi 14. Extended range supporting 15. Support 802.
DCMA-86 Market Product Specification, WLAN 802.11a® Mini-PCI Adapter Item Main Chipset Frequency Band Key specifications DCMA-86, AR5414 BGA Single Chip (with Super AG function) A Mode: 5.15~5.35 & 5.47~5.725&5.725~ 5.85 GHz for US Modulation technique 802.11 a DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK) OFDM (BPSK,QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM) Host interface Mini-PCI form factor; Mini-PCI Version 1.0 type 3A Channels support 802.11a 1). US/Canada: 8 non-overlapping channels (5.15~5.35 & 5.47~5.725&5.725~ 5.
Transfer data rate 802.11a (Normal mode) 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps, auto-fallback 802.
