Radicom WiFiHU2S-a/c Preliminary Designer’s Manual

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Radicom Research, Inc.
Preliminary Designer's Guide for the
WiFiHU2S-a/c
RoHS
Compliant
SMD WiFi Modules
June 30, 2015

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  • Page 1 Radicom Research, Inc. Preliminary Designer’s Guide for the WiFiHU2S-a/c RoHS Compliant SMD WiFi Modules June 30, 2015...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Radicom Research assumes no responsibility for its use, or any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Radicom Research reserves the right to change circuitry at any time without notice. This document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Introduction And Features

    PDA, within range can connect to Internet by sharing your WiFiHU2S Access Point. The WiFiHU2S-a/c requires significant CPU power to run in SoftAP mode on 802.11n. Unless you have a very powerful CPU, it is recommended to use the SoftAP mode of WiFiHU2S in 802.11b or g modes only.
  • Page 4: Ratings And Block Diagram

    Approvals (PENDING)  FCC Part 15: FCC OET 65 Supplement C (SAR), 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart C 15.247, 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart B 2009 (Class B)  IC RSS-102, IC ES-003 issue 4, IC RSS-247 issue 1:2015 ...
  • Page 5: Model And Ordering Information

    Model and Ordering Information This versatile WiFiHU2S family of products offers configuration options to meet the specific system. The WiFiHU2S is available as a SMD module with antennas interface. The WiFiHU2S also has many different antennas options. Model Description Comments WiFiHU2S-a WiFi SMD Module with dual on Uses onboard chip antennas.
  • Page 6: Connecting The Wifihu2S To Your System

    If you plan to embed the WiFiHU2S into your system, the SMD type can be mounted onto your main board to verify or test the module functions. If you use external antenna, connect one end of Radicom approved antenna to the on board U.FL connector.
  • Page 7: General Layout Design Suggestions

    General Layout Design Suggestions • General Layout Rules- All Printed Circuit Boards must comply with UL94V0 standard for flammability. Always use RoHS compliant Parts and materials. • Suggestions for Layout: Do not place Power circuit, X’tal, Inductor, etc near RF area. The bigger Antenna clearance area, the better.
  • Page 8: Wifihu2S Module Mechanical Dimension

    WiFiHU2S Module Mechanical Dimension The WiFiHU2S Modules are designed for easy connection to any wireless network. The SMD modules have half-holes which can be mounted onto your main board device. TOP VIEW Unit: mm [inch] Notes: 1. Dimension of WiFiHU2S module = 1.12” x 0.81” x 0.12” 2.
  • Page 9: Wifihu2S Module Layout Pad Guideline

    WiFiHU2S Module Layout Pad Guideline The suggested layout pad for WiFiHU2S SMD Modules should follow the dimension as follows. TOP VIEW Unit: mm [inch]...
  • Page 10: Wifihu2S Module Pinout Diagram And Definition

    WiFiHU2S Module Pinout Diagram and Definition    ANT1A1     GND   13  1   PWR 3.3V    GND   13     ANT1   12    CON1  2   HSDM  ANT0 12    GND   11  3   HSDP     ANT2   10    CON2  4   GND     GND     9  5   LED  6   GND     ANT2A1  I/O Voltage Range Pin# Pin Name Type Description Power Power Input power 3.3V Input voltage :3.15V~3.6V HSDM USB Data minus HSDP...
  • Page 11 Note: 1. LED is active low output signal. When RF transmit or receive, LED is active. LED reference circuit is on right hand side. 2. Pin 9 to pin 13 are extra pins for antenna signal output which are NOT necessary by using chip antenna or connectors on WiFiHU2.
  • Page 12: Fcc, Ic, And Ce Label Location And Module Model Identification

    The final product with the modules installed needs to be tested for FCC Part 15, IC (Industry Canada) CE, EMI/RFI compliance. Radicom certification documentation will help streamline the final product approval process. Contact Radicom for more information. To maintain compliance in the finished product, carefully follow guidelines in this section.
  • Page 13 be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with the 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.
  • Page 14 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, IMPORTANT NOTE: the antenna used on this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 15: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Europe – R&TTE Compliance Statement: Hereby, Radicom Research Inc. declares that this equipment complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
  • Page 16: Wifihu2S Regulatory Domain Frequencies

    WiFiHU2S Regulatory Domain Frequencies The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each 22- MHz-wide channel are shown in following table. Regulatory Domains Model: Frequency WiFiHU2S North France (MHZ) Japan ETSI Israel Mexico Family America Outdoor 2412  ...
  • Page 17: Driver Installation Guide For Windows Xp/2K

    Driver Installation Guide For Windows XP Do not plug the WiFiHU2S module into USB port until the drivers are loaded. Insert the installation disc into CD-ROM. Open the WiFiHU2S Drivers + Manual Folder. Open the WiFiHU2S Driver Folder. Open the Windows folder and select “Setup.exe”. Click Next.
  • Page 18 Left Click the 5 red signal strength bars of the Realtek Icon in the Window system tray. The “Realtek Wireless LAN Utility” box will be displayed. Left Click the “Available Network” box. Highlight and Double Click the network you want to connect with. The “Wireless Network Property” box will appear. Enter and then confirm the Network Key, then Click OK.
  • Page 19 The WiFiHU2S is now connected to the network. The signal strenghth bars in the Realtek Icon in the system tray should be green.
  • Page 20: Wifihu2S Usb Linux Driver Quick Installation Guide

    WiFiHU2S USB Linux Driver Quick Installation Guide Software Package & Platform requirements: The software package contains one WiFiHU2S Linux driver (source code) that  supports Linux Kernel version 2.6.18 thru 2.6.38 and Kernel version 3.0.2, and WiFiHU2S documents. Platform requirements: Linux based platform and WiFiHU2S Linux driver. ...
  • Page 21: Wifihu2S Usb Linux Softap Installation

    WiFiHU2S USB Linux SoftAP Installation This section is for installing the WiFiHU2S to operate in SoftAP modem in Linux Fedora and Ubuntu. Note: The WiFiHU2S can support up to 8 remote users. WiFiHU2S USB Linux SoftAP Installation for Fedora environment Following commands were issued under Fedora 15 with Kernel 2.6.39.
  • Page 22 WiFiHU2S USB Linux SoftAP Installation for Ubuntu environment This section is for installing the WiFiHU2S to operate in SoftAP modem in Ubunbtu 11.04 with Kernel version 2.6.38 and 2.6.39. To setup a bridge between eth0 and wlan0: These steps enable bridge setting in rtl_hostapd_2G.conf (unmark #bridge=br0).
  • Page 23: Installing The Wifihu2S In Softap Mode For Windows 7

    1. Plug the WiFiHU2S into an available USB port. Make sure that the PC has Internet Access. Turn on PC. 2. Create a destination folder and copy the WiFiHU2S driver Radicom from the provided driver cd. Enter the driver folder, then WiFiHU2S, and select “Setup.exe”.
  • Page 24 7. Make sure that the Wired Local Area Network is set to DHCP mode. To check, Right click the wired local area network, check properties and Double Click “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4)”. Make sure “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS Server address automatically” are set. Click “OK”...
  • Page 25: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Warranty Coverage and Duration Radicom Research, Inc. (“RRI”) warrants to the original purchaser its RRI-manufactured products (“Product”) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of delivery. During the applicable warranty...
  • Page 26 What this Warranty does NOT Cover: (a) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. (b) Defects or damage from misuse, accident or neglect. (c) Defects of damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification or adjustment.
  • Page 27: Contacting Radicom Research

    Contacting Radicom Research If more information or technical support is needed, please contact us: 2148 Bering Drive San Jose, CA. 95131 Telephone: (408) 383 9006 Fax: (408) 383 9007 e-mail: sales@radi.com http://www.radi.com/...

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