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MM200-M MiniCard
MM200-M
IEEE 802.11b/g MiniCard
User Manual
Rev 0.2
2009.10.27
2009/10/27

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  • Page 1 MM200-M MiniCard MM200-M IEEE 802.11b/g MiniCard User Manual Rev 0.2 2009.10.27 2009/10/27...
  • Page 2 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-x 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 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 MM200-M MiniCard Table of contents Introduction…………………………………………… 1 Hardware Installation……………………………….. 4 Using the Wireless Utility…………………………… 5...
  • Page 4 Able to provide up to 54Mbps real data rates, the MM200-M provides the freedom to work as you wish, wherever you wish, using whatever kind of application you wish to use. The adapter installs directly in any host device with a Mini PCI slot: just plug it in and you’re ready to access local resources and/or the...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 —Introduction Notes on wireless LAN configuration When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points: 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.

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    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. Outlook Following is the Minicard outlook Figure 1: MM200-M outlook...
  • Page 8 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 Configura- tion Utility initializes on this page.

  • Page 9: Link Information

    MM200-M MiniCard 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.
  • Page 10 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 com- municates with another, it transmits to the AP. First the AP receives the information and rebroadcasts it, then other devices receive the information.
  • Page 11 MM200-M MiniCard 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 be- tween a destination and a source.
  • Page 12 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 se- lect Turn Radio Off to turn the radio off.
  • Page 13 MM200-M MiniCard 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.
  • Page 14 MM200-M MiniCard PROFILE MANAGER—PROFILE SETTING The Profile Settings are used to set, modify, and display infor- mation 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...
  • Page 15 • WEP Key Setting (Passphrase Key or Authentication Protocol) Figure 12 Security tab 3.2.2.1 Non-EAP Authentication Modes The MM200-M Configuration Utility currently supports the following non-EAP authentication modes: • Open System—Open Authentication (no key or a pre-shared WEP key is required).
  • Page 16 MM200-M MiniCard 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.
  • Page 17 MM200-M MiniCard 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 certifi- cate is required for the authentication. To connect to an AP through the RADIUS server, select 802.1x WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode.
  • Page 18 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Figure 17 Select Certificate Figure 18: WPA RADIUS Configuration Window with Certificate Table 6 802.1x/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...
  • Page 19 MM200-M MiniCard 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 19 Security tab 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Authentication Figure 20: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window...
  • Page 20 MM200-M MiniCard 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 Encryp- tion Method for WPA2 TTLS.
  • Page 21 MM200-M MiniCard Table 8: WPA TTLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description Field Description Inner Authentication Protocol Currently supports EAP/MS-CHAP V2 only Indicates the identity of the authentication server with Anonymous Name which to make contact Login Name Login name to the RADIUS server...
  • Page 22 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Figure 24: CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Table 9 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.
  • Page 23 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. Figure 26: WEP Key Configuration Window Table 10: WEP Key Configuration Window Description Field Description...
  • Page 24 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 Figure 27: TKIP/AES Settings Currently, only the functions WPA-PSK + TKIP and WPA2-PSK + AES are available.
  • Page 25 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 in- clude the following parameters.
  • Page 26 MM200-M MiniCard Table 11 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 Con- tinuous Access. Preamble (802.11b) Sets the Radio Preamble to Auto, Short or Long. This option takes effect only when attaching to an 802.11b...
  • Page 27 MM200-M MiniCard 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.
  • Page 28 MM200-M MiniCard 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.
  • Page 29 MM200-M MiniCard 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.
  • Page 30 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Table 13: Transmit Section Description Field Description Total Packet Reports the total number of packets transmitted Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client Unicast Packet card that were destined for a single network node Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client Multicast Packet card that were destined...
  • Page 31 MM200-M MiniCard Table 14: Receive Section Description Field Description Total Packet Reports the total number of packets received Reports the number of packets received by the client card Unicast Packet that were destined for a single network node Reports the number of packets received by the client card...

  • Page 32: Advanced Tab

    MM200-M MiniCard 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...
  • Page 33 MM200-M MiniCard 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 Clear this check box to disable the auto- (Use checked profiles in <Profile Man- configuration feature. Whenever there is a ager>)
  • Page 34 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. Figure 40: Admin Tab...
  • Page 35 To export a profile, proceed as follows: 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. Figure 41: About Tab...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    MM200-M MiniCard 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...