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Wlan b/g/n mini-pci module
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WLAN b/g/n mini-PCI Module
DNMA-92 User Manual
Version: 1.0
April 2009

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  • Page 1 WLAN b/g/n mini-PCI Module DNMA-92 User Manual Version: 1.0 April 2009...
  • Page 2 Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. ™ ® Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
  • Page 3 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 6 2.1 I ......................6 NSTALLATION 2.2 A ................9 DDITIONAL ETUP ROCESSES 2.3 U ....................10 NINSTALLATION 3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 11 4. CREATING AN AD HOC NEW NETWORK 16 5.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the WLAN b/g/n 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. System Requirements A laptop PC contains: 32 MB memory or greater 300 MHz processor or higher...

  • Page 7: Driver/Utility Installation / Uninstallation

    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. Follow the steps below to complete the driver/utility installation: 1.
  • Page 8 4. Click “Next” to continue or click “Browse” to choose a destination folder. 5. Click “Next”. 6. Click “Yes” to create a shortcut icon on your desktop.
  • Page 9 7. Click “Finish”. 8. You should now see a shortcut icon on your desktop.

  • Page 10: Additional Setupp

    2.2 Additional Setup Processes During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options: 1. 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.

  • Page 11: Uninstallation

    2.3 Uninstallation Note! Before uninstallation, please close all running programs. 1. Click Start>Programs>WLAN b+g mini-PCI Module >UnInstall WLAN b+g mini-PCI Module. 2. Choose “Remove”. Click “Next”. 3. Click “OK” to start Uninstall. 4. Click “Finish”. Uninstall is now completed.

  • Page 12: Connecting To An Existing Network

    3. Connecting to an Existing Network 1. Double click the shortcut icon of WLAN b+g mini-PCI Module on the desktop, and the Configuration window appears. 2. Click on the Refresh button to list all available networks.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 If selecting WPA or 802.1X, select the EAP type, then click on the Configure button to select the certificate. 6. If selecting WPA-PSK, click on the Configure button to enter the PassPhrase.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 Additional Note for Windows XP In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the WLAN b+g 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.

  • Page 17: Creating An Ad Hoc New Network

    4. Creating an Ad Hoc New Network NOTE! Ad-hoc mode is available only for 802.11b/g. 1. In the Configuration window, click New 2. Select the “Profile Editor” tab.
  • Page 18 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. Click OK (or Apply if using the other tabs) to save the settings. For details of each setting, refer to Modifying a Wireless Network on page 6.
  • Page 19 If security is used, select Pre-Shared Key and click on the Configure button.
  • Page 20 8. Enter an encryption key in the Shared: First field. 9. 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.

  • Page 21: Modifying A Wireless Network

    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. NOTE! Ad-hoc mode is available only for 802.11b/g. Infrastructure Mode In infrastructure mode, devices communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point (AP).
  • Page 22 5.2 Modifying a Wireless Network 1. Open “WLAN b+g 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.
  • Page 23 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”...
  • Page 24 “Auto”. “Auto” allows the use of either, 802.11g or 802.11b mode. 格 格 格 格 式化 式化 式化 式化: : : : 項目符號及編號 NOTE! Ad-hoc mode is available only for 802.11b/g. Ad Hoc Net Start: Specifies a band to establish an Ad Hoc network if no matching SSID is found.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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 b+g mini-PCI Module”, and make sure this connection is Enabled.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 5. Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct 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.
  • Page 32 Appendix B: Specification Electric Characteristics Key Specifications Category ® Main Atheros Communication AR9220 dual band configurable radio Chipset USA: 2.400 ~ 2.483 GHz Frequency Europe: 2.400 ~ 2.483 GHz Range Japan: 2.400 ~ 2.497 GHz China: 2.400 ~ 2.483 GHz Mini-PCI form factor;...
  • Page 33 RF Output Power (dB) (Typical composite power ) Tolerance: +2/-2 dB @ 25 +3/-3 dB @ 0 & 60...
  • Page 35 Sensitivity Operation 802.11b Distance Outdoor: 150 m @11Mbps, 300 m @1Mbps Indoor: 30 m @11Mbps, 100 m @1Mbps 802.11g Outdoor: 50 m @54Mbps, 300 m @6Mbps Indoor: 30 m @54Mbps, 100 m @6Mbps 802.11n Outdoor: 250 m @6.5Mbps (MCS0: 1 Nss/20MHz BW) 30m @130Mbps (MCS15: 2 Nss/20MHz BW) 30m @300Mbps (MCS15: 2 Nss/40MHz BW) Indoor:...
  • Page 36 20m @300Mbps (MCS15: 2 Nss/40MHz BW) ( Notes :Estimated range are based on 2dB dipole antenna. The real operational distance is depending on (Access Point) system efficiency and antenna performance. ) 50.8mm (L/H) x 59.6mm (W) x 1.0mm (T) Dimension Data Rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps...
  • Page 37 Industry Canada statement: 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 harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. French translation: Ce dispositif est conforme à...
  • Page 38 responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformité supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé. 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 Canada authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can not be used on the final product.
  • Page 39 show in this manual. French translation: Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l'utilisateur final quant à la façon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module.