Alpha Networks WMP-N09A2 User manual
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User Manual
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Wireless Mini PCI Adapter
(Atheros AR9223)
Model Number : WMP-N09A2
Revision: 1.3
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Revision History
Rev. Date Author Reason for Changes
1.0 March of 26th, 2008 Joyce Lin •New released
1.1 August of 6th, 2008 Amanda Wang •Revised Tx & Rx output power
•Power consumption
1.2 August of 19th, 2008 Jimmy Yang •Revised Tx power and Rx sensitivity
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Contents
1.0 SCOPE............................................................................................................................................5
1.1 DOCUMENT...................................................................................................................................8
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES ....................................................................................................................8
2.0 REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................................................9
2.1 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM...................................................................................................9
2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................9
2.2.1 IEEE 802.11b Section ............................................................................................................9
2.2.2 IEEE 802.11g Section ..........................................................................................................10
2.2.3 IEEE 802.11n Section ..........................................................................................................10
2.2.4 General Section....................................................................................................................11
2.3 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................12
2.3.1 Security.................................................................................................................................12
2.4 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................12
2.5 COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................12
2.6 REQUIREMENTS OF RELIABILITY,MAINTAINABILITY AND QUALITY......................................12
2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................12
APPENDIX I:......................................................................................................................................14
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Operation Manual
Test Utility Installation:
1. Unzip “ ART_v0_7_b27_ar928xALL
2. The utility must run on WinXP or Vista
Hardware Installation:
Before insert the card, please execute the below instruction at first!!
1. WinXP OS:
Enter in the directory: C:\ v0_7_b27_ar928xALL \art_driver\bin\xp
Execute the uninst_old_drv.bat:
Execute the inst_new_drv_xp.bat
Vista OS:
Enter in the directory: C:\ v0_7_b27_ar928xALL \art_driver\bin\Vista
Execute the uninst_old_drv.bat:
Execute the inst_new_drv_xp.bat
2. Insert the card, then install the driver, the driver is located at
WinXP OS and Vista OS:
C:\ v0_7_b27_ar928xALL \art\bin
Configuration:
1. Enter the DOS command mode, then change the directory to:
C:\ v0_7_b27_ar928xALL \art\bin
2. Input the instruction: art \id=2091
Then press enter.
ART TEST MODE:
1. Once utility is executed, a menu with test options will appear. To run a test, press the character
key that is assigned to the test option.
For example, press “c” to run the continuous transmit test, or press “r ” to run the continuous
receive test.
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For example: press “h” to choice single chain or both chains in test mode.
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2. Continuous Transmit Options:
a. Before the continuous Transmit test, need to press “e” first
The command will load the calibrate data to the EPROM, and then the card can transmit the
target power.
b. The channel frequency, data rate and output power could be changed in continuous transmit
options. Press “c” to increase the output power, 11g Power ( data rate 6Mbps ) is 18dBm, 11b
Power is 17dBm, press ESC to return to the main Test Options menu when finished.
3. Continuous Receive Options
Continuous receiver option will put the radio into receive mode to allow for radio measurement.
Press ESC to return to the main Test Option menu when finished.
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1.0 Scope
1.1 Document
This document is to specify the product requirements for 802.11n Draft 2.0 Mini PCI. This mPCI is based on
Atheros chip that complied with IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 from 2.4~2.5GHz, and it is also backward compatible to
comply with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standard to connect your exist 802.11 b/g wireless LAN device.
1.2 Product Features
yCompatible with IEEE 802.11g high rate standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data rate
yCompatible with IEEE 802.11b high rate standard to provide wireless 11Mbps data rate
yCompatible with IEEE 802.11n draft standard to provide wireless 300Mbps data rate
yOperation at 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz frequency band to meet worldwide regulations
yDynamic date rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps for IEEE 802.11g
yDynamic date rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for IEEE 802.11b
yDynamic date rate of IEEE 802.11n scaling from MCS – 0 to MCS –15 as shown in Appendix I
ySupports WEP, 802.1x, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security
yFriendly user configuration and diagnostic utilities
ySupport Linux driver.
ySupports Mini-PCI Type IIIA form factor
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2.0 Requirements
The following sections identify the detailed requirements of the 802.11n Draft 2.0 mPCI.
2.1 Functional Block Diagram
2.2 General Requirements
2.2.1 IEEE 802.11b Section
# Feature Detailed Description
2.2.1.1 Standard yIEEE 802.11b
2.2.1.2 Radio and
Modulation
Schemes
yDQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK
2.2.1.3 Operating
Frequency
y2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM band
2.2.1.4 Channel Numbers y11 channels for United States/ Canada/ Taiwan
13 channels for Europe Countries
14 channels for Japan
2.2.1.5 Data Rate y11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
2.2.1.6 Media Access
Protocol
yCSMA/CA with ACK
2.2.1.7 Transmitter Output
Power
y802.11b: 24.80dBm
2.2.1.8 Receiver Sensitivity
yTypical Sensitivity at Which Frame (1000-byte PDUs) Error Rate =
8%
yTypical –84dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER
yTypical –90dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PER
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2.2.2 IEEE 802.11g Section
# Feature Detailed Description
2.2.2.1 Standard yIEEE 802.11g
2.2.2.2 Radio and
Modulation Type
yBPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
2.2.2.3 Operating Frequency
y2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM band
2.2.2.4 Channel Numbers y11 channels for United States/ Canada/ Taiwan
13 channels for Europe Countries
13 channels for Japan
2.2.2.5 Data Rate y6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
2.2.2.6 Media Access
Protocol
yCSMA/CA with ACK
2.2.2.7 Transmitter Output
Power
y802.11g: 27.4dBm
2.2.2.8 Receiver Sensitivity
yTypical Sensitivity at Which Frame (1000-byte PDUs) Error Rate =
10%
y–87dBm at 6Mbps
y–87dBm at 9Mbps
y–84dBm at 12Mbps
y–82dBm at 18Mbps
y–79dBm at 24Mbps
y–75dBm at 36Mbps
y–71dBm at 48Mbps
y–70dBm at 54Mbps
2.2.3 IEEE 802.11n Section
# Feature Detailed Description
2.2.3.1 Standard yIEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0
2.2.3.2 Radio and
Modulation Type
yBPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
2.2.3.3 Operating Frequency
y2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM band
2.2.3.4 Channel Numbers y11 channels for United States/ Canada/ Taiwan
13 channels for Europe Countries
13 channels for Japan
2.2.3.5 Data Rate yFrom MCS – 0 to MCS –15 as shown in Appendix I
2.2.3.6 Media Access
Protocol
yCSMA/CA with ACK
2.2.3.7 Transmitter Output
Power
ydraft 802.11n (20MHz): 27.4dBm
ydraft 802.11n (40MHz): 27.1dBm
2.2.3.8 Receiver Sensitivity
yTypical Sensitivity at Which Frame (1000-byte PDUs) Error Rate =
10%
HT20
y-88dBm at MCS0
y-84dBm at MCS1
y-81dBm at MCS2
y-78dBm at MCS3
y-75dBm at MCS4
y-70dBm at MCS5
y-69dBm at MCS6
y-68dBm at MCS7
HT40
y-85dBm at MCS0
y-81dBm at MCS1
y-78dBm at MCS2
y-75dBm at MCS3
y-72dBm at MCS4
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# Feature Detailed Description
y-67dBm at MCS5
y-66dBm at MCS6
y-65dBm at MCS7
2.2.4 General Section
# Feature Detailed Description
2.2.4.1 Antenna Connector
yTwo RP-N Plug antenna connectors
2.2.4.2 Operating Voltage
y3.3VDC +/- 10%
2.2.4.3 Current
Consumption
y650mA at continuous transmit mode (2 Tx chains on )
y250mA at continuous receive mode (2 Rx chains on )
2.2.4.4 Form Factor and
Interface
yMini-PCI Type IIIA form factor
2.2.4.5 LEDs yExternal LED function supported
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