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CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 February 7, 2014 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Not to be used, copied, reproduced in whole or in part, nor its contents revealed in any manner to others without the express written permission of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. QUALCOMM is registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. ATHEROS is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Any other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of Qualcomm Incorporated, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. or their respective owners and used with permission. Registered marks owned by Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. are registered in the United States of America and may be registered in other countries. This technical data may be subject to U.S. and international export, re-export, or transfer (export) laws. Diversion contrary to U.S. and international law is strictly prohibited. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive San Jose, CA 95110-1383 U.S.A. Copyright 2011 Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. All rights reserved. Revision history Revision Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.2 Ver. 1.3 Ver. 1.4 Date June 2013 Description Initial release July 2013 July 2013 Jan 2014 Revise antenna gain section Revise FCC reference in Section 7 Revise some content 1. Modify country list in Section 4. (System approval country list). 2. Add external antenna information, gain table and warning. 3. Wording change in section 7 and 8. Ver. 1.5 Feb 2014 Add wording to section 5 to clarify different CTL shall be used for different HW version to support integrated antenna(041) and external antenna version (241). NOTE: The Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) design radio module (the Module) is designed for use only in specific countries in which QCA has obtained certificates of compliance with local laws and regulations. Therefore, the Module may not be sold, operated or incorporated into products for use in countries for which it has not been certified. See Section 3 herein. In addition, any deviation from the settings, methods, conditions and restrictions for integration of the Module into a host system, as detailed in this document, could be a violation of applicable national law and may be punishable as such, and in such event, the products into which the Module is incorporated may not be lawfully distributed or sold in such countries. QCA assumes no responsibility for any liability or loss related to installation, integration or operation of the Module. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 2 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Contents 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4 2 Applicable Module ........................................................................................... 4 3 Available Global Modular Approvals from Qualcomm Atheros .................. 5 4 Additional Regulatory Conformance Testing and/or Submissions Required by the Integrator ........................................................................... 5 5 Compliant/Allowable Tx Power Settings Programmed into EEPROM ........ 7 6 Allowable Antennas For Use With The Radio Module .................................. 7 7 Antenna Placement inside the Host System and RF Safety ........................ 9 8 Simultaneous Transmission with Other Integrated or Plug-In Radios ....... 9 9 Module May Not Be Installed by End Users ................................................ 10 10 Required Labeling on the Outside of the Host .......................................... 11 10.1 FCC ........................................................................................................................... 11 10.2 Taiwan NCC ............................................................................................................. 11 10.3 European Community R&TTE ................................................................................. 12 11 Required Labeling on the Module .............................................................. 13 11.1 FCC labeling on the Module ..................................................................................... 13 11.2 Rest of world labeling on the Module ....................................................................... 13 11.3 Instructions to download the sample global label artwork with certification IDs .... 13 12 Required Regulatory Wording for User Manual/Installation Manual ....... 14 12.1 FCC compliance information .................................................................................... 14 12.2 Industry Canada notice ............................................................................................. 15 12.3 European Community (R&TTE) user manual wording and declaration .................. 16 12.4 European Community (R&TTE) Declaration of Conformity for System................. 18 12.5 Taiwan user manual wording .................................................................................... 18 12.6 Korea user manual wording ...................................................................................... 19 13 OEM Integrator Checklist ............................................................................ 20 MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 3 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 1 Introduction This document describes the steps that the OEM integrator must follow when designing and manufacturing a system utilizing a Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) design radio module (the Module). Failure to follow the instructions in this document may invalidate the FCC certification and authorization of the Module for use in the U.S. and in other countries. The Qualcomm Atheros modular certifications described in this document apply only to radio conformance for the Module. The OEM integrator is responsible for all system-level EMI/EMC and Product Safety testing and certification that apply to the host system in the U.S. and other countries where the system will be marketed or sold. 2 Applicable Module Part Number: CUS227 FCC ID: PPD-CUS227 IC: 4104A-CUS227 MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 4 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 3 Available Global Modular Approvals from Qualcomm Atheros Module certification is limited to those countries for which Qualcomm Atheros has obtained radio modular approvals. Integrators can access the current list of certified countries in one of two ways:
1. Log on to the Qualcomm Atheros secure customer support site. Follow the links to regulatory certifications. Search for the folder CUS227 on the support site. Or, if you do not have access to the customer support site, then:
2. Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative to request access to the country list and modular certificates. OEM integrators must receive their own radio certification for any country in which the system will be sold if a modular certification for that country is not available from Qualcomm Atheros. 4 Additional Regulatory Conformance Testing and/or Submissions Required by the Integrator The global modular certifications apply to radio conformance for the Module only. The OEM integrator is responsible for additional system-level EMI/EMC and Product Safety testing and certification that applies in the U.S. and other countries to the host system containing the Module. This includes, but is not limited to, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 Class B Digital Emissions, China CCC, Taiwan BSMI, Korea KC, ETSI EN 301 489-17 and others. These system-level EMC tests are to be done with the Module installed and included in the scope of the submission. Some of the countries for which modular certifications are provided require additional submissions, authorizations or import permission by the system-vendor or importer. The integrator is responsible for these additional actions. By way of example, the OEM integrator must take additional action for radio certification in these countries:
Malaysia Each importer/distributor needs to file for import permission Singapore Recommend use of importers own local radio dealer number Israel Additional approval certificate required for importer Indonesia Certificate B is required for each importer China Brazil Modular approval not accepted. Requires system approval Tablets require system level SAR evaluation and submission to Anatel. Philippines Modular approval not accepted. Requires system approval Vietnam Modular approval not accepted. Requires system approval Indonesia Modular approval not acceped. Requires system approval MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 5 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Modular radio certification is not possible in some countries. For such countries, OEM integrators must ensure radio certification for the end system is obtained, before placing the product on the market. A current list of applicable countries can be provided by Qualcomm Atheros. This module is tested and obtained test report/certificates in a limited country list:
1. United Stated of America 2. Canada 3. European Community 4. Japan 5. Taiwan Please contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative if you have questions about the additional regulatory conformance testing and/or related submissions. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 6 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 5 Compliant/Allowable Tx Power Settings Programmed into EEPROM This file contains the allowable transmit power settings that are to be programmed into the Module during original manufacturing:
CTL File Name: CUS227_ctl.art NOTE: The Power setting in CTL file follows test result from regulatory test reports (e.g. FCC Part 15.247 and 15.407) and is shall be used for different HW version to support integrated antenna
(041) and external antenna version (241). The CTL file will be set during modular manufacturing stage and is not accessible by End Integrator. NOTE: Programming in higher values than provided for in this file will invalidate all radio certifications for this module. OEM integrators can access the file one of two ways:
Log on to the Qualcomm Atheros secure customer support site, then:
a. Download the Atheros Radio Test (ART) package b. Browse to this folder in the zip package: commandrefDesigns\CUS227 c. Find CTL File (file name reference above) OR, if you do not have access to the customer support site, then:
Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative to request the CTL file. 6 Allowable Antennas to Use with the Radio Module For CUS227 board Hardware version 041: Support Integrated printed antenna only. The module is certified for use only with integrated printed antenna. Table 1 Allowed Maximum Gain (dBi), Including Antenna Cable Loss 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 2 dBi 3 dBi For CUS227 board Hardware version 241: Support external antennas with IPEX connector. Table 2 Allowed Maximum Gain (dBi), Type for external antenna, Including Antenna Cable Loss MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 7 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Brand Model 2.4G Gain with cable loss
(dBi) 5150~
5350 5470~
5725 Gain with cable loss Gain with cable loss
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(dBi) WNC 81EAAY15.G05 3.25 4.42 4.50 WNC 81EAAY15.G06 3.15 3.46 3.79 WNC 81EAAY15.G07 3.14 4.51 4.98 5725~
5850 Gain with cable loss
(dBi) 4.59 3.50 4.78 Antenna Type PIFA MONOPOLE DIPOLE WARNING: Use of other antenna types or the same type of external antenna with higher gain is not allowed without additional testing and appropriate FCC approval. Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative for additional guidance if you decide to use different antenna types or higher gain antennas in the end system. Some examples of antenna types not considered the same type as PIFA are dipole/monopole, external PCB trace, patch, and chip antennas. In addition, regulatory agencies in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan require submission of antenna specification sheets for all antenna models used with the QCA module. This notification process must be followed by the integrator before original product launch and whenever new host systems
(with new antenna models) are launched. Notification of All Antenna Models to be used with the Module:
For training on the notification process contact:
Stanley Lin, Regulatory Program Manager [mailto:slin@qualcomm.com]
For submitting antenna specifications: mailto:atheros-ant@dspr.co.jp MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 8 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 7 Antenna Placement inside the Host System and RF Safety The FCC and other countries regulatory bodies impose strict conditions and limitations on the RF exposure levels of end products. Acceptable RF exposure levels for this Module depend on transmit power, the location of the transmitting antenna(s) inside the host system, the expected separation of the transmitting antennas to the end user, as well as if there is/are collocated RF transmitter(s) in the same host system. OEM integrators must take great care to ensure each host system complies with the applicable RF exposure requirements. NOTE: The antenna-to-user separation distance must be greater than 20cm. (Mobile category per defined in Part 2.1091) You may contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative with any questions regarding compliance of the host system(s) with these restrictions. NOTE: The restrictions do not apply to a receive-only antenna. 8 Simultaneous Transmission with Other Integrated or Plug-
In Radios The FCC imposes conditions and limitations when additional radio(s) are co-located in the same host system as the Qualcomm Atheros Module with capability to transmit simultaneously. The detailed rules from the FCC are described in various Knowledge Database publications that may be found using the instructions below. Co-locating other radios such as an integrated or plug in Wireless WAN/cellular radio with the Qualcomm Atheros Wireless LAN module requires additional evaluation and possibly submission for authorization from the FCC. Because the rules are highly dependent on the characteristics of the particular radios that are co-
located and simultaneously transmitting, the OEM integrator should seek guidance from a knowledgeable test lab or consultant to determine if additional testing and FCC certification is required. In this case, failure to evaluate and follow the required FCC procedures will invalidate the FCC certification of the Module and end system. To download the FCC rules for collocated radios:
1. https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm 2. Enter 616217 in the publication number search box 3. Download latest applicable version of KDB 616217 document. For expert advice regarding collocation rules, we recommend you contact an FCC-approved Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB)::
4. https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm. 5. Choose your country and or state from the pull-down list. 6. Scroll through the search results and choose a TCB contact from which to seek advice. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 9 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions To ensure total compliance of RF exposure requirements, Qualcomm Atheros requires that all its PCOEM customers submit all their host platforms integrated with QCA certified modules for Host Platform RF Exposure Assessment under a Qualcomm Atheros established program. All host platform must be submitted to a Qualcomm Atheros designated third party lab for professional assessment to determine if the host system is in compliance of RF exposure requirements or if it will need to undergo further SAR test and class II permissive change approvals before it can be placed onto the US and Canada market. For training on the Host Platform RF Exposure Assessment Program, please contact:
Caroline Yu, Regulatory Program Manager at caroline@qti.qualcomm.com For host platform assessment, make host platform submission to: RFESubmittal@ul.com 9 Module May Not Be Installed by End Users FCC rules require this Module to be installed in host systems at the factory by the OEM integrator. Thus, end users of the system may not install the Module. Therefore, the host product user instructions must not advise the end user on how to access or remove the Module. Additional FCC authorization/filing is needed to allow end user installation of radio modules. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 10 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 10 Required Labeling on the Outside of the Host NOTE: Explanatory text in red font must not be included in the final label. 10.1 FCC The FCC requires a label on the outside of the host system visible to the end user. Example wording is:
Contains:
FCC ID: XXX-XXXXXXX IC: XXXXX-XXXXXX
(Replace Xs with actual IDs found in section 2). The FCC requires a logo signifying emissions compliance on the outside of the host system. Additional options are available for placement of the FCC label on the host. Please refer to the FCC Knowledge Database KDB784748 found at https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm. NOTE: The Integrator is responsible to perform FCC Part 15 Class B digital emissions testing on the end system with the radio Module installed. The FCC logo below should not be affixed unless the OEM integrator has obtained the necessary Part 15 approval, e.g., self-declaration of conformity. If the host system is approved to FCC Class B digital emissions limits under a grant of certification issued by a TCB, the FCC ID number shown on the grant should be used on the label instead of the FCC logo below. 10.2 Taiwan NCC Taiwan NCC requires a label on the outside of the host system visible to the end user. The required wording is:
:
XXXXXXXXXX
(Replace Xs with actual IDs found in section 2 ). MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 11 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 10.3 European Community R&TTE The European Community R&TTE Directive requires the CE Marking shown below on the outside of the host AND on the outside of the shipping container/packaging:
The European Community R&TTE Directive also requires the following note to consumers on the outside of the shipping container/packaging:
Important Notice: This product is a Radio LAN device operating in 2.4 & 5 GHz bands for Home and Office use in the E.E.A. States with restrictive use are highlighted in grey. Refer to user documentation for details. AT CZ FI EE IS LV PL SK BE DE FR HU LI MT PT CH DK GB IT LT NL SE CY ES GR IE LU NO SI NOTE: The Integrator is expected to translate the text in this Section into the appropriate local languages for the European countries in which the product will be marketed or sold. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 12 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 11 Required Labeling on the Module 11.1 FCC labeling on the Module The Integrator must ensure that the FCC ID (as indicated in section 2) is affixed on the Module along with other country certification numbers and logos as described herein. NOTE: The Module ODM may affix regulatory labeling at time of Module manufacturing. However, the OEM Integrator must ensure the Module label is complete, correct and applicable for all countries to which the host system is to be imported, marketed, or sold. 11.2 Rest of world labeling on the Module The Integrator must ensure the Module includes a global regulatory label with certification numbers and logos for all target countries. The system integrator is responsible to confirm the final regulatory label on the radio Module contains all required certification IDs for all countries in which the system will be marketed or sold. It is recommended that the OEM Integrator implement a review and sign-off process as well as change control process with each Module ODM to ensure that the module label meets the OEM Integrators requirements. Qualcomm Atheros provides sample artwork with the applicable certification numbers for this Module. The provided .PDF document can be opened using Adobe Illustrator so the sample artwork can be copied and modified as needed. Therefore the final label produced by the Module manufacturer will vary from this sample. However, the logos and certification numbers must be those shown in the sample global label. Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative with any questions regarding module labeling. 11.3 Instructions to download the sample global label artwork with certification IDs 1. Log on to the Qualcomm Atheros secure customer support site. Follow the links to regulatory certifications. NOTE: Search for the folder CUS227 in the support site. 2. Find the folder: Sample Labeling for Module. 3. Download the PDF file found in the folder. OR, if you dont have access to the customer support site, then:
Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative to request the Sample Label file. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 13 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 12 Required Regulatory Wording for User Manual/Installation Manual The integrator must include text in the user manual meeting the regulators requirements. The text below or similar wording should be used. NOTE: Text in red font must be replaced. 12.1 FCC compliance information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals, including authority to operate this device. FCC Part 15 Digital Emissions Compliance We [System Manufacturer Name, Address, Telephone], declare under our sole responsibility that the product [System Name] complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. WARNING: 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 and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No.004-000-00345-4. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 14 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions
(Notice for 5GHz) Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. (For 5GHz only)
(RF exposure statement For Portable category ) Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product comply with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. 12.2 Industry Canada notice This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable.
(Notice for 5GHz) Caution :
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and
(iii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.
(iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users
(i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. Avertissement:
MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 15 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Le guide dutilisation des dispositifs pour rseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions prcises sur les restrictions susmentionnes, notamment :
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont rservs uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;
(ii) le gain maximal dantenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer la limite de p.i.r.e.;
(iii) le gain maximal dantenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer la limite de p.i.r.e. spcifie pour lexploitation point point et non point point, selon le cas.
(iv) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi tre aviss que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont dsigns utilisateurs principaux (c.--d., quils ont la priorit) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
(RF exposure statement For Portable category) Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. 12.3 European Community (R&TTE) user manual wording and declaration NOTE: Text in red font must be replaced with name of company responsible for placing the system on the European Community Market. Europe EU Declaration of Conformity MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 16 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN 301 893, EN 301 489-17, EN60950, EN 62311 esky [Czech]
[COMPANY NAME] tmto prohlauje, e tento Radiolan je ve shod se zkladnmi poadavky a dalmi pslunmi ustanovenmi smrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish]
Undertegnede [COMPANY NAME] erkl rer herved, at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklrt [COMPANY NAME] dass sich das Gert Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlgigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti [Estonian]
Kesolevaga kinnitab [COMPANY NAME] seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/E phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele stetele. English Hereby, [COMPANY NAME], declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Espaol [Spanish] Por medio de la presente [COMPANY NAME] declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
[Greek] [COMPANY NAME] Radiolan 1999/5/. Franais [French] Par la prsente [COMPANY NAME] dclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. slenska [Icelandic]
Hr me lsir [COMPANY NAME] yfir v a Radiolan er samr mi vi grunnkrfur og arar krfur, sem gerar eru tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Italiano [Italian]
Con la presente [COMPANY NAME] dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian]
Ar o [COMPANY NAME] deklar, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvi
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iuo [COMPANY NAME] deklaruoja, kad is Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Hawnhekk, [COMPANY NAME], jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Alulrott, [COMPANY NAME] nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet kvetelmnyeknek s az 1999/5/EC irnyelv egyb elrsainak. Hierbij verklaart [COMPANY NAME] dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essentile eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Norsk [Norwegian]
[COMPANY NAME] erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Polski [Polish]
Niniejszym [COMPANY NAME] owiadcza, e Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostaymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Portugus
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[COMPANY NAME] declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposies da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
[COMPANY NAME] izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak]
[COMPANY NAME] tmto vyhlasuje, e Radiolan spa zkladn poiadavky a vetky prslun ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish]
[COMPANY NAME] vakuuttaa tten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 17 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Svenska [Swedish] Hrmed intygar [COMPANY NAME] att denna Radiolan str I verensstmmelse med de vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Table 2 Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz frequencies in European Community countries. The restriction descriped below follows ERC/REC 70-03(Edition of September 2011). It is recommended to check latest edition for updated restrictions. France:
The outdoor use is limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz. Italia:
For private use, a general authorisation is required if WAS/RLANs are used outside own premises. For public use, a general authorisation is required. 12.4 European Community (R&TTE) Declaration of Conformity for System In addition to including the radio conformity wording described in the previous section in the user manual, the end integrator must also create and sign a European Declaration of Conformity
(DoC) for all European Directives applicable to the end product. At a minimum, this will be a DoC per the R&TTE Directive covering Radio, EMC, product Safety and RF Exposure essential requirements. The DoC must reference harmonized standards used for all radios present in the system. Full details of R&TTE DoC requirements can be found at:
http://www.ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/index_en.htm NOTE: An image of the DoC signed by the OEM integrator may be included in the user manual or a link to the DoC on the integrators company web site should be provided in the user documentation. 12.5 Taiwan user manual wording
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MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 18 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 5.25-5.35 (GHz)(For 5GHz only) 12.6 Korea user manual wording Korea KCC MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 19 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 13 OEM Integrator Checklist The party below will implement the Qualcomm Atheros Module in host systems in accordance with the instructions specified in this document and the documents referenced herein. The OEM integrator will ensure the Module is integrated in a host systems using only the approved antenna model(s) described in this document. The OEM integrator will ensure the antenna placement inside the host system will maintain the required spacing to end user for RF Exposure compliance, as specified in this document. If other radios are integrated inside the host with the Qualcomm Atheros Module, the OEM integrator will contact its test lab, TCB or Qualcomm Atheros to determine if additional FCC compliance evaluation is required to meet FCC collocation rules. The OEM integrator will ensure end user documentation will contain the specified regulatory wording and ensure the host system and the Module itself are labeled as specified in this document. The OEM integrator will ensure the Module is programmed in the factory with compliant transmit power not exceeding the levels specified in this document. Qualcomm Atheros requests that the OEM integrator acknowledge its receipt of this document and the above instructions. You may contact Qualcomm Atheros with any questions concerning this document or the responsibilities of the OEM integrator. Company Name ___________________________ Signature ___________________________ Company Address ___________________________ Name ___________________________ ___________________________ Title ___________________________ Email ___________________________ Phone ___________________________ Date ___________________________ NOTE: Please email a signed and completed copy of this acknowledgment to moduleinstructions@qualcomm.com. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.5 20 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION
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COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 iii Revision History Revision Description of Changes March 2009 Initial Release Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................... 7 System Requirements .................................................................................... 7 Profile Management ............................................................................................. 7 Create or Modify a Configuration Profile .................................................... 7 Remove a Configuration Profile ................................................................... 8 Auto Profile Selection Management .................................................................... 8 Switching to a Different Configuration Profile .................................................. 9 Import and Export Profiles ................................................................................... 9 Importing a Profile ................................................................................................ 9 Exporting a Profile ................................................................................................ 9 TCP/IP Configuration ......................................................................................... 9 Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device: .................................. 9 General Tab ......................................................................................................... 10 Advanced Tab ..................................................................................................... 10 Security Tab ........................................................................................................ 11 Using EAP-TLS Security .............................................................................. 12 Using EAP-TTLS Security ........................................................................... 12 Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security ............................................................... 13 Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security ............................................................ 14 Using LEAP Security ................................................................................... 15 Configuring LEAP ............................................................................................... 15 Pre-Shared Encryption Keys .............................................................................. 16 Defining pre-shared encryption keys: ............................................................... 16 Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key .......................................................... 16 Disabling Static WEP ......................................................................................... 16 Using WPA Passphrase Security ....................................................................... 17 Zero Configuration ............................................................................................. 17 Wireless Network Configuration ........................................................................ 17 Check the Status Information or Diagnostics ................................................... 18 Current Status .............................................................................................. 18 Adapter Information Button .............................................................................. 19 Diagnostics Tab .................................................................................................. 19 Transmitted Frames ........................................................................................... 20 Received Frames ............................................................................................... 20 Scan Available Networks ................................................................................... 20 Connecting to a different network ..................................................................... 20 Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 v Display Settings .................................................................................................. 22 ACU Tools ........................................................................................................... 22 Tray Icon .............................................................................................................. 23 Color ..................................................................................................................... 24 Quality .................................................................................................................. 24 RSSI* ................................................................................................................... 24 Ad Hoc Mode ...................................................................................................... 24 Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration .......................................................... 24 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode ................................................................... 25 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration........................ 25 Uninstall an Old Driver ...................................................................................... 26 Additional Security Features ............................................................................. 26 Message Integrity Check (MIC) ......................................................................... 26 Getting Started ................................................................................................. Menu Bar .......................................................................................................... Search For Device...................................................................................... Connecting to an HID Device ............................................................................... Setup Requirements ............................................................................................ 26 Connecting to a Sync Device ................................................................................. Setup Requirements ............................................................................................... Launching the Synchronization Process .............................................................. Advanced Status Information ............................................................................ 30 Regulatory Compliance Notices ........................................................................... USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ............................................ European Community CE Notice: .................................................................... Taiwan NCC Radio Compliance: .......................................................................... 2.4GHz Operation ............................................................................................ Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Introduction The Atheros 802.11n + Adapter supports 802.11n and EDR2.0 operation. The card uses the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) which is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for selected Atheros network interface adapters. System Requirements Laptop/ PC containing:
32-bit PCI Express Bus 32 MB memory or greater 300 MHz processor or higher Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6) Profile Management Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Profile Management tab of the Atheros Client Utility. Add a profile Edit a profile Import a Profile Export a Profile Order profiles Switch to a different profile Remove a profile Connect to a Different The wireless network adapter works in either infrastructure mode (which uses an access point) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the wireless LAN). Network Create or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click the Modify button. The Profile Management dialog box displays the General tab. In profile management:
Edit the General tab. Edit the Security tab. Edit the Advanced tab. To configure a profile for ad hoc or access point (infrastructure) mode, edit the Network Type field on the Advanced tab. Note that the ACU only allows the creation of 16 configuration profiles. After the creation of 16 profiles, clicking the New button displays an error message. Remove an old profile or modify an existing profile for a new use. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 vii Remove a Configuration Profile 1. Go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles. 3. Click the Remove button. Auto Profile Selection Management Including a profile in the auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to automatically select that profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the network. Including a profile in auto profile selection:
1. On the Profile Management tab, click the Order Profiles button. 2. The Auto Profile Selection Management window appears, with a list of all created profiles in the Available Profiles box. 3. Highlight the profiles to add to auto profile selection, then click Add. The profiles appear in the Auto Selected Profiles box. Ordering the auto selected profiles:
1. Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 2. Click Move Up, Move Down, or Remove as appropriate. The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority, and the last profile has lowest priority. 3. Click OK. 4. Check the Auto Select Profiles box. 5. Save the modified configuration file. When auto profile selection is enabled by checking Auto Select Profiles on the Profile Management tab, the adapter scans for an available network. The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as one of the found networks is the one that is used to connect to the network. If the connection fails, the adapter tries the next highest priority profile that matches the SSID, and so on. With auto profile selection enabled, the wireless adapter scans for available networks. The highest priority profile with the same SSID as a found network is used to connect to the network. On a failed connection, the adapter tries with the next highest priority profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Switching to a Different Configuration Profile 1. To switch to a different profile, go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Click on the profile name in the Profile List. 3. Click the Activate button. The Profile List provides icons that specify the operational state for that profile. The list also provides icons that specify the signal strength for that profile. Import and Export Profiles Importing a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, click the Import button. The Import Profile window appears. 2. Browse to the directory where the profile is located. 3. Highlight the profile name. 4. Click Open. The imported profile appears in the profiles list. Exporting a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, highlight the profile to export. 2. Click the Export button. The Export Profile window appears. 3. Browse to the directory to export the profile to. 4. Click Save. The profile is exported to the specified location. TCP/IP Configuration Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device:
1. After configuring the wireless network adapter properties, open the Control Panel and open Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Find the Local Area Connection associated with the wireless network adapter. Right-
click that connection, and click Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4. Click the radio button Use the following IP address, then enter an IP address and Subnet mask. Assigning an IP address and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in access point mode (infrastructure mode) or in ad hoc mode and to have Internet access. Default gateway and DNS server information is also required. IP configuration information
(DHCP to assign the IP address, gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff. 5. Click OK to finish. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 ix General Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs. Profile Name Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. Profile names are not case sensitive. Client Name Identifies the client machine. Network Names (SSIDs) The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. Configure up to three SSIDs (SSID1, SSID2, and SSID3). Advanced Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab, then clicking the Advanced tab in Profile Management. Edit the fields in the Advanced tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. Transmit Power Level Power Save Mode Selects the transmit power level in mW. Actual transmit power may be limited by hardware. Specify:
Maximum mode causes the access point to buffer incoming messages for the wireless adapter. The adapter periodically polls the access point to see if any messages are waiting. Normal uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets, then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets. Off turns power saving off, thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time. Network Type Specifies the network as either infrastructure or ad hoc. 802.11b Preamble Specifies the preamble setting in 802.11b. The default setting is Short &
Long (access point mode), which allows both short and long headers in the 802.11b frames. The adapter can only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them. Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames. Authentication Mode Select the mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an AP:
Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it to open authentication if shared fails. Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings. It will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on both the adapter and the access point match. Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that have the same WEP key. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 For infrastructure (access point) networks, click the Preferred APs button to specify up to four access points to which the adapter should attempt to associate. Security Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window. Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode. Make sure to also edit the General and Advanced tabs. WPA/WPA2 Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Choosing WPA/WPA2 opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down menu. The options include:
EAP-FAST EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) LEAP WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Enables WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security. Click on the Configure button and fill in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase. 802.1x Enables 802.1x security. This option requires IT administration. Choosing 802.1x opens the 802.1x EAP type drop-down menu. The options include:
EAP-FAST EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) LEAP If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. Note: If the Lock checkbox is checked, you cannot change any values in this profile. See your system administrator. Pre-Shared Key
(Static WEP) Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define pre-shared encryption keys, choose the Pre-Shared Key radio button and click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-
Shared Keys window. If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xi allow association. None No security (not recommended). Using EAP-TLS Security To use EAP-TLS security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TLS security:
To use EAP-TLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. If EAP-TLS is supported, choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate authority from the list. The server/domain name and the login name are filled in automatically from the certificate information. Click OK. 3. Click OK. 4. Activate the profile. Using EAP-TTLS Security To use EAP security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TTLS security:
To use EAP-TTLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TTLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. If EAP-TTLS is supported, choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list and click OK. 3. Specify a user name for EAP authentication:
Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the EAP user name. OR: Enter an EAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and password and start the EAP authentication process. 4. Click Advanced and:
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. Change the login name if needed. 5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-GTC) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. To avoid the need to log on again after resuming operation (for example, after your computer goes into standby or hibernate mode), check Always Resume the Secure Session. 3. Select the appropriate network certificate authority from the drop-down list. 4. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:
Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name. OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. 5. Choose Token or Static Password, depending on the user database. Note that Token uses a hardware token device or the Secure Computing SofToken program (version 1.3 or later) to obtain and enter a one-time password during authentication. 6. Click Settings... and:
Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 7. Click OK. 8. Enable the profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xiii Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list. 3. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:
Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name. OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. 4. Click Advanced and:
Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Using LEAP Security To use security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager. Configuring LEAP On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. Choose WPA-LEAP from the drop-down menu. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. Choose LEAP from the drop-down menu. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Specify a user name and password. Select to Use Temporary User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:
Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the LEAP user name. OR: Check Manually Prompt for LEAP User Name and Password to manually login and start the LEAP authentication process. Select to Use Saved User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:
Specify the LEAP user name, password, and domain to save and use. 3. Enter the user name and password. 4. Confirm the password. 5. Specify a domain name:
Check the Include Windows Logon Domain with User Name setting to pass the Windows login domain and user name to the RADIUS server. (default) OR: Enter a specific domain name. 6. If desired, check No Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In to force the wireless adapter to disassociate after logging off. 7. Enter the LEAP authentication timeout time (between 30 and 500 seconds) to specify how long LEAP should wait before declaring authentication failed, and sending an error message. The default is 90 seconds. 8. Click OK. 9. Enable the profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xv Pre-Shared Encryption Keys Defining pre-shared encryption keys:
1. Click the Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click the Configure button. 3. Fill in the fields in the Define Pre-Shared Keys dialog box:
Key Entry Determines the entry method for an encryption key: hexadecimal (0-9, A-F), or ASCII text (all keyboard characters except spaces). Encryption Keys WEP Keys
(1-4) WEP Key Size Selects the default encryption keys used. Only allows the selection for a shared First, Second, Third, or Fourth key whose corresponding field has been completed. Defines a set of shared encryption keys for network configuration security. At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable security using a shared key. Click on the radio button to set the key as the default encryption key. Defines the size for each encryption key. The options include:
64-bit (enter 10 digits for hexadecimal, 5 ASCII characters) 128-bit (enter 26 digits for hexadecimal, 13 digits for ASCII) 152-bit (enter 32 digits hexadecimal, 16 digits for ASCII) 4. Click OK for the changes to take effect. Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key 1. Click the Pre-Shared Key radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click on Configure. 3. In the window, all existing static WEP keys are displayed as asterisks for security reasons. Click in the field of the existing static WEP key to overwrite. 4. Delete the asterisks in that field. 5. Enter a new key. 6. Make sure to select the Transmit Key button to the left of this key is selected for the key to transmit packets. 7. Click OK. Disabling Static WEP To disable static WEP for a particular profile, Select any other security option on the Profile Management tab to automatically disable static WEP Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 OR: choose None on the Security tab to disable security, and click OK (not recommended). Using WPA Passphrase Security To use WPA Passphrase security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA Passphrase radio button. 2. Click on the Configure button. 3. Fill in the WPA Passphrase. 4. Click OK. Zero Configuration This section describes the operation of the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Windows XP Wireless Configuration Service (WZCS). Wireless Network Configuration The Windows WZCS is a service that manages the wireless connection in a largely dynamic way. Only minimal connection information must be identified and configured. To set Zero Configuration on Windows XP, take the following steps:
1. 2. Select the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. Zero Configuration. When this check box is selected, Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles:
SSID Security keys Ad hoc settings Note that Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles, thus users can not ( create new profiles with different settings while using Windows Zero Configuration. The Zero Configuration settings override all configuration profiles, even when you select other options. However, the ACU does still control the following settings when Zero Configuration is set:
Power settings Active/Passive scanning (where applicable) Transmit power Wireless band Short/Long preamble (802.11b) Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xvii June 2016 When Zero Configuration is in use, a pop-up message is displayed on the ACU when you attempt to create or edit a configuration profile from the Profile Management tab of the ACU. In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. To turn Zero Configuration off on Windows XP, take the following steps:
1. 2. Clear the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set Zero Configuration. When this check box is cleared, all profile settings are controlled by the configuration profile, which is set up from the ACU Profile Management tab. Check the Status Information or Diagnostics The Atheros client utility includes a number of tools to display current diagnostics and status information. Check current status Check driver information Check receive and transmit diagnostics Current Status The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration name on the General tab. Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab. IP Address Displays the computer's IP address. Network Type The type of network the station is connected to. Options include:
Infrastructure (access point) Ad Hoc Configure the network type on the Advanced tab. Current Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Server Based Authentication Shows whether server based authentication is used. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal. Click the Advanced button to see the advanced status diagnostics. Adapter Information Button The Adapter Information button contains general information about the network interface card (the wireless network adapter) and the network driver interface specification (NDIS) driver. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. Card Name Name of the wireless network adapter. MAC Address MAC address of the wireless network adapter. Driver Driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Version Version of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Date Creation date of the wireless network adapter driver. Client Name Name of the client computer. Diagnostics Tab The ACU Diagnostics tab provides allows retrieval of receive and transmit statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. It lists these receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted by the wireless network adapter:
Multicast packets transmitted and received Broadcast packets transmitted and received Unicast packets transmitted and received Total bytes transmitted and received The Adapter Information button has general information about the wireless network adapter and NDIS driver. The Advanced Statistics button to shows statistics for diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter:
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xix Transmitted Frames Frames transmitted OK Frames retried Frames dropped No ACK frames ACK frames RTS frames Clear-to-send (CTS) frames No CTS frames Retried RTS frames Retried data frames Received Frames Frames received OK Beacons Frames with errors CRC errors Encryption errors Duplicate frames AP mismatches Data rate mismatches Authentication time-out Authentication rejects: the number of AP authentication failures received by the wireless network adapter Association time-out Association rejects: the number of AP authentication rejects received by the wireless network adapter Standard MIC OK Standard MIC errors CKIP MIC OK CKIP MIC errors Scan Available Networks Scan Available Networks Scan Available Networks Scan Available Networks Click the Scan button on the Profile Management tab to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. Connecting to a different network Highlight a network name and click the Activate button to connect an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window opens to the General tab. Fill in the profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network. Infrastructure
(AP) Network Connected Infrastructure
(AP) Network Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Ad Hoc Network Connected Ad Hoc Network Encryption Active Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 2016 xxi Display Settings To change the display settings, choose Options > Display Settings from the menu. The display settings dialog box contains tools to set the:
Signal Strength Display Units Sets the units used when displaying signal strength: percentage (%) or dBm. Refresh Interval Use the up/down arrows to set the display refresh interval in seconds. Data Display Sets the display to cumulative or relative:
Relative displays the change in statistical data since the last update. Cumulative displays statistical data collected since opening the profile. ACU Tools Use the Action menu to access the Atheros Client Utility tools:
Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros Enable/Disable Tray Icon station reference designs. Enable or disable the tray icon. Troubleshooting Run the optional Troubleshooting Utility. Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to a LEAP-configured access point. Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Tray Icon The tray icon appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using colors and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). Hold the mouse cursor over the tray icon to display the current configuration profile name and association, as well as transmit and receive speed and the wireless adapter name and IP address. Right-click on the tray icon to:
Help Open the online help. Open Atheros Client Utility Launch the Atheros Client Utility (ACU). Use the ACU to configure a profile or view status and statistics information. Troubleshooting Run the Troubleshooting Utility. Preferences Set the ACU startup and menu options. Check to start the program automatically when Windows starts, and check menu items that should appear on the popup menu. Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF signal. Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to the access point. Select Profile Click a configuration profile name to switch to. If no configuration profile exists for a connection, add a profile. Show Connection Status Shows whether auto profile selection is enabled. This window displays connection information:
Active Profile Displays the active configuration profile name. Auto Profile Selection Connection Status Link Quality SSID Access Point Name Displays whether the adapter is connected to a wireless network. Shows the name of the AP the wireless adapter is connected to. Displays the SSID of the associated network. Lists the quality of the link connection. Access Point IP Address Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is connected to. Link Speed Adapter IP Address Lists the speed of the link connection. Displays the IP address of the wireless adapter. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxiii June 2016 Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. The colors are defined as follows:
Color Green Green Yellow Red Gray Quality Excellent Good Poor Poor RSSI*
20 dB +
10-20 dB +
5-10 dB
< 5 dB No Connection No Connection
*Received signal strength indication RSSI. Displayed in dB or percentage. Enable or disable the tray icon in the Action menu. Ad Hoc Mode In ad hoc mode, a wireless network adapter works within an independent basic service set (IBSS), as illustrated here. All stations communicate directly with other stations without using an access point (AP). To connect to an ad hoc network, configure the profile for ad hoc mode. Ad Hoc operation may be limited by Hardware to meet regulatory requirements. Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in ad hoc mode, change the Network Type in the Profile Management's Advanced tab. For ad hoc mode, modify the settings:
Network Name (on General Tab) Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Transmit Power Level 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoc Network Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode In infrastructure (access point (AP)) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an AP, as illustrated here. To connect to an access point network, configure the profile for access point mode. Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in infrastructure (access point) mode, change the Network Type in the Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings:
Power Save Mode 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode 802.11 Authentication Mode Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxv June 2016 Uninstall an Old Driver Uninstall an old driver before upgrading to a new NDIS driver release. To remove the newly installed driver from the system if the system does not have previously installed versions of the NDIS driver, proceed to Step 4. 1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Device Manager, right-click Atheros AR500x Wireless Network Adapter, and choose Uninstall. 2. Click OK to uninstall the device. 3. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for and delete the driver files that reside in the system. a. Go to the Start menu and choose Search > For Files or Folders. b. Enter oem*.inf in the Search for files or folders named: field, and enter Atheros in the Containing text: field. c. Click Search Now. A few files matching these criteria are possible, if previous drivers have not been removed properly. d. Choose the files that have been found and delete them from the system. 4. To complete the uninstallation, remove the file ar5211.sys from the folder
\WINNT\system32\drivers. Additional Security Features These security features prevent attacks on a wireless network's WEP keys. The wireless adapter automatically supports each of these features, but these features must be enabled on the access point. Message Integrity Check (MIC) MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. In a bit-flip attack, someone intercepts an encrypted message retransmits it after some alterations. Thus the receiver accepts the message as legitimate. The MIC adds some bytes to each packet to protect it against tampering. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) This feature prevents attacks on WEP in which someone catches encrypted packets and uses their initialization vector (IV) to decipher the WEP key. TKIP removes the predictability to protect both unicast and broadcast WEP keys. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Figure 4-3. Connecting the Mouse 1. Right click the Connect button. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxvii June 2016 2. You will be prompted to make sure the device is in discoverable mode. Make sure the device in ON and in connectable mode. See Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Putting Device in Connectable Mode 3. Click OK. You will notice that the Wizard begins to install software for the HID device. As soon as the installation is complete, the screen disappears. Its service status of the HID changes from Disconnected to Connected. Your mouse is now connected and ready to use. You can perform normal mouse functions using this mouse. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Figure 10-5. Selecting Items to Synchronize 1. Select the Sync items under the server and client that you wish to synchronize and click OK. The selected items will be synchronized. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxix June 2016 Advanced Status Information Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility to see advanced information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Status screen. Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name. Configure the network name on the General tab. Shows whether server based authentication is used. Server Based Authentication Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. Authentication Type Displays the authentication mode. Configure the authentication mode on the General tab. Message Integrity Check Shows whether MIC is enabled. MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. Associated AP Name Displays the name of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Associated AP IP Address Associated AP MAC Address Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Displays the MAC address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode. Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode. Configure the power save mode on the Advanced tab. Current Power Level Displays the transmit power level rate in mW. Current Signal Strength Shows the current signal strength in dBm. Current Noise Level Displays the current noise level in dBm. Up Time Shows how long the client adapter has been receiving power (in hours:minutes:seconds). If the adapter runs for more than 24 hours, the display shows in days:hours:minutes:seconds. 802.11b Preamble Displays the 802.11b preamble format. Configure the preamble format on the Advanced tab. Current Receive Rate Shows the current receive rate in Mbps. Current Transmit Rate Displays the current transmit rate in Mbps. Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Frequency Displays frequency the station is using. Channel Set Shows the current channel set. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxi June 2016 Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 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. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed 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. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the 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: PPD-CUS227. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met. Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. The devices listed below have been originally approved under FCC rule part 15.247. Based on the implementation of the rule changes from docket 13-49 these devices can no longer be manufactured, sold, imported or placed into operation after June 2, 2016. After this date these devices must comply with the new rule changes provided in docket 13-49. The Memorandum of Opinion and Order issued on March 6 allows for these devices to be updated from 15.247 to compliance with new rules 15.407(b)(4)(ii) so long as there are no hardware changes or changes to output power. Devices approved under 15.407(b)(4)(ii) may be sold until March 2, 2020. The following devices approved under 15.407(b)(4)(ii) may be marketed, sold and imported until March 2, 2020. After this date these devices must comply with the emission limits of 15.407. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxiii June 2016
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CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 June 19, 2013 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Not to be used, copied, reproduced in whole or in part, nor its contents revealed in any manner to others without the express written permission of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. QUALCOMM is registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. ATHEROS is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Any other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of Qualcomm Incorporated, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. or their respective owners and used with permission. Registered marks owned by Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. are registered in the United States of America and may be registered in other countries. This technical data may be subject to U.S. and international export, re-export, or transfer (export) laws. Diversion contrary to U.S. and international law is strictly prohibited. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive San Jose, CA 95110-1383 U.S.A. Copyright 2011 Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. All rights reserved. Revision history Revision Ver. 1.1 Date June 2013 Description Initial release NOTE: The Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) reference design radio module (the Module) is designed for use only in specific countries in which QCA has obtained certificates of compliance with local laws and regulations. Therefore, the Module may not be sold, operated or incorporated into products for use in countries for which it has not been certified. See Section 3 herein. In addition, any deviation from the settings, methods, conditions and restrictions for integration of the Module into a host system, as detailed in this document, could be a violation of applicable national law and may be punishable as such, and in such event, the products into which the Module is incorporated may not be lawfully distributed or sold in such countries. QCA assumes no responsibility for any liability or loss related to installation, integration or operation of the Module. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 2 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Contents 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4 2 Applicable Module ........................................................................................... 4 3 Available Global Modular Approvals from Qualcomm Atheros .................. 5 4 Additional Regulatory Conformance Testing and/or Submissions Required by the Integrator ........................................................................... 5 5 Compliant/Allowable Tx Power Settings Programmed into EEPROM ........ 7 6 Allowable Antennas For Use With The Radio Module .................................. 7 7 Antenna Placement inside the Host System and RF Safety ........................ 8 8 Simultaneous Transmission with Other Integrated or Plug-In Radios ....... 8 9 Module May Not Be Installed by End Users .................................................. 9 10 Required Labeling on the Outside of the Host .......................................... 10 10.1 FCC ........................................................................................................................... 10 10.2 Taiwan NCC ............................................................................................................. 10 10.3 European Community R&TTE ................................................................................. 11 11 Required Labeling on the Module .............................................................. 12 11.1 FCC labeling on the Module ..................................................................................... 12 11.2 Rest of world labeling on the Module ....................................................................... 12 11.3 Instructions to download the sample global label artwork with certification IDs .... 12 12 Required Regulatory Wording for User Manual/Installation Manual ....... 13 12.1 FCC compliance information .................................................................................... 13 12.2 Industry Canada notice ............................................................................................. 14 12.3 European Community (R&TTE) user manual wording and declaration .................. 15 12.4 European Community (R&TTE) Declaration of Conformity for System................. 17 12.5 Taiwan user manual wording .................................................................................... 17 12.6 Korea user manual wording ...................................................................................... 18 13 OEM Integrator Checklist ............................................................................ 19 MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 3 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 1 Introduction This document describes the steps that the OEM integrator must follow when designing and manufacturing a system utilizing a Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) reference design radio module (the Module). Failure to follow the instructions in this document may invalidate the FCC certification and authorization of the Module for use in the U.S. and in other countries. The Qualcomm Atheros modular certifications described in this document apply only to radio conformance for the Module. The OEM integrator is responsible for all system-level EMI/EMC and Product Safety testing and certification that apply to the host system in the U.S. and other countries where the system will be marketed or sold. 2 Applicable Module Part Number: CUS227 FCC ID: PPD-CUS227 IC: 4104A-CUS227 MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 4 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 3 Available Global Modular Approvals from Qualcomm Atheros Module certification is limited to those countries for which Qualcomm Atheros has obtained radio modular approvals. Integrators can access the current list of certified countries in one of two ways:
1. Log on to the Qualcomm Atheros secure customer support site. Follow the links to regulatory certifications. Search for the folder CUS227 on the support site. Or, if you do not have access to the customer support site, then:
2. Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative to request access to the country list and modular certificates. OEM integrators must receive their own radio certification for any country in which the system will be sold if a modular certification for that country is not available from Qualcomm Atheros. 4 Additional Regulatory Conformance Testing and/or Submissions Required by the Integrator The global modular certifications apply to radio conformance for the Module only. The OEM integrator is responsible for additional system-level EMI/EMC and Product Safety testing and certification that applies in the U.S. and other countries to the host system containing the Module. This includes, but is not limited to, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 Class B Digital Emissions, China CCC, Taiwan BSMI, Korea KC, ETSI EN 301 489-17 and others. These system-level EMC tests are to be done with the Module installed and included in the scope of the submission. Some of the countries for which modular certifications are provided require additional submissions, authorizations or import permission by the system-vendor or importer. The integrator is responsible for these additional actions. By way of example, the OEM integrator must take additional action for radio certification in these countries:
Malaysia Each importer/distributor needs to file for import permission Singapore Recommend use of importers own local radio dealer number Israel Additional approval certificate required for importer Modular radio certification is not possible in some countries. For such countries, OEM integrators must ensure radio certification for the end system is obtained, before placing the product on the market. A current list of applicable countries can be provided by Qualcomm Atheros. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 5 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Please contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative if you have questions about the additional regulatory conformance testing and/or related submissions. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 6 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 5 Compliant/Allowable Tx Power Settings Programmed into EEPROM This file contains the allowable transmit power settings that are to be programmed into the Module during original manufacturing:
CTL File Name: CUS227_ctl.art NOTE: Programming in higher values than provided for in this file will invalidate all radio certifications for this module. OEM integrators can access the file one of two ways:
Log on to the Qualcomm Atheros secure customer support site, then:
a. Download the Atheros Radio Test (ART) package b. Browse to this folder in the zip package: commandrefDesigns\CUS227 c. Find CTL File (file name reference above) OR, if you do not have access to the customer support site, then:
Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative to request the CTL file. 6 Allowable Antennas to Use with the Radio Module The module is certified for use only with integrated printed antenna. Table 1 Allowed Maximum Gain (dBi), Including Antenna Cable Loss 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Approx. 2 dBi Approx. 3 dBi WARNING: Use of other antenna types or the same type of external antenna is not allowed without additional testing and appropriate FCC approval. Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative for additional guidance if you decide to use different antenna types or higher gain antennas in the end system. Some examples of antenna types not considered the same type as PIFA are dipole/monopole, external PCB trace, patch, and chip antennas. In addition, regulatory agencies in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan require submission of antenna specification sheets for all antenna models used with the QCA module. This notification process must be followed by the integrator before original product launch and whenever new host systems
(with new antenna models) are launched. Notification of All Antenna Models to be used with the Module:
For training on the notification process contact:
Stanley Lin, Regulatory Program Manager [mailto:slin@qualcomm.com]
For submitting antenna specifications: mailto:atheros-ant@dspr.co.jp MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 7 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 7 Antenna Placement inside the Host System and RF Safety The FCC and other countries regulatory bodies impose strict conditions and limitations on the RF exposure levels of end products. Acceptable RF exposure levels for this Module depend on transmit power, the location of the transmitting antenna(s) inside the host system and the expected separation of the transmitting antennas to the end user. OEM integrators must take great care to ensure each host system complies with the applicable RF exposure requirements. NOTE: The antenna-to-user separation distance must be greater than 20cm. (Mobile category per defined in Part 2.1093) You may contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative with any questions regarding compliance of the host system(s) with these restrictions. NOTE: The restrictions do not apply to a receive-only antenna. 8 Simultaneous Transmission with Other Integrated or Plug-
In Radios The FCC imposes conditions and limitations when additional radio(s) are co-located in the same host system as the Qualcomm Atheros Module with capability to transmit simultaneously. The detailed rules from the FCC are described in various Knowledge Database publications that may be found using the instructions below. Co-locating other radios such as an integrated or plug in Wireless WAN/cellular radio with the Qualcomm Atheros Wireless LAN module requires additional evaluation and possibly submission for authorization from the FCC. Because the rules are highly dependent on the characteristics of the particular radios that are co-
located and simultaneously transmitting, the OEM integrator should seek guidance from a knowledgeable test lab or consultant to determine if additional testing and FCC certification is required. In this case, failure to evaluate and follow the required FCC procedures will invalidate the FCC certification of the Module and end system. To download the FCC rules for collocated radios:
1. https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm For expert advice regarding collocation rules, we recommend you contact an FCC-approved Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB)::
1. https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm. 2. Choose your country and or state from the pull-down list. 3. Scroll through the search results and choose a TCB contact from which to seek advice. You may also contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative with any questions regarding compliance of the host system(s) with the above restrictions. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 8 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 9 Module May Not Be Installed by End Users FCC rules require this Module to be installed in host systems at the factory by the OEM integrator. Thus, end users of the system may not install the Module. Therefore, the host product user instructions must not advise the end user on how to access or remove the Module. Additional FCC authorization/filing is needed to allow end user installation of radio modules. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 9 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 10 Required Labeling on the Outside of the Host NOTE: Explanatory text in red font must not be included in the final label. 10.1 FCC The FCC requires a label on the outside of the host system visible to the end user. Example wording is:
Contains:
FCC ID: XXX-XXXXXXX IC: XXXXX-XXXXXX
(Replace Xs with actual IDs found in section 2). The FCC requires a logo signifying emissions compliance on the outside of the host system. Additional options are available for placement of the FCC label on the host. Please refer to the FCC Knowledge Database KDB784748 found at https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm. NOTE: The Integrator is responsible to perform FCC Part 15 Class B digital emissions testing on the end system with the radio Module installed. The FCC logo below should not be affixed unless the OEM integrator has obtained the necessary Part 15 approval, e.g., self-declaration of conformity. If the host system is approved to FCC Class B digital emissions limits under a grant of certification issued by a TCB, the FCC ID number shown on the grant should be used on the label instead of the FCC logo below. 10.2 Taiwan NCC Taiwan NCC requires a label on the outside of the host system visible to the end user. The required wording is:
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(Replace Xs with actual IDs found in section 2 ). MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 10 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 10.3 European Community R&TTE The European Community R&TTE Directive requires the CE Marking shown below on the outside of the host AND on the outside of the shipping container/packaging:
The European Community R&TTE Directive also requires the following note to consumers on the outside of the shipping container/packaging:
Important Notice: This product is a Radio LAN device operating in 2.4 & 5 GHz bands for Home and Office use in the E.E.A. States with restrictive use are highlighted in grey. Refer to user documentation for details. AT CZ FI EE IS LV PL SK BE DE FR HU LI MT PT CH DK GB IT LT NL SE CY ES GR IE LU NO SI NOTE: The Integrator is expected to translate the text in this Section into the appropriate local languages for the European countries in which the product will be marketed or sold. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 11 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 11 Required Labeling on the Module 11.1 FCC labeling on the Module The Integrator must ensure that the FCC ID (as indicated in section 2) is affixed on the Module along with other country certification numbers and logos as described herein. NOTE: The Module ODM may affix regulatory labeling at time of Module manufacturing. However, the PCOEM must ensure the Module label is complete, correct and applicable for all countries to which the host system is to be imported, marketed, or sold. 11.2 Rest of world labeling on the Module The Integrator must ensure the Module includes a global regulatory label with certification numbers and logos for all target countries. The system integrator is responsible to confirm the final regulatory label on the radio Module contains all required certification IDs for all countries in which the system will be marketed or sold. It is recommended that the PCOEM implement a review and sign-off process as well as change control process with each Module ODM to ensure that the module label meets the PCOEMs requirements. Qualcomm Atheros provides sample artwork with the applicable certification numbers for this Module. The provided .PDF document can be opened using Adobe Illustrator so the sample artwork can be copied and modified as needed. Therefore the final label produced by the Module manufacturer will vary from this sample. However, the logos and certification numbers must be those shown in the sample global label. Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative with any questions regarding module labeling. 11.3 Instructions to download the sample global label artwork with certification IDs 1. Log on to the Qualcomm Atheros secure customer support site. Follow the links to regulatory certifications. NOTE: Search for the folder CUS227 in the support site. 2. Find the folder: Sample Labeling for Module. 3. Download the PDF file found in the folder. OR, if you dont have access to the customer support site, then:
Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative to request the Sample Label file. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 12 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 12 Required Regulatory Wording for User Manual/Installation Manual The integrator must include text in the user manual meeting the regulators requirements. The text below or similar wording should be used. NOTE: Text in red font must be replaced. 12.1 FCC compliance information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals, including authority to operate this device. FCC Part 15 Digital Emissions Compliance We [System Manufacturer Name, Address, Telephone], declare under our sole responsibility that the product [System Name] complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. WARNING: 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 and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No.004-000-00345-4. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 13 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions
(Notice for 5GHz) Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. (For 5GHz only)
(RF exposure statement For Portable category ) Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product comply with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. 12.2 Industry Canada notice This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable.
(Notice for 5GHz) Caution :
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and
(iii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.
(iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users
(i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. Avertissement:
MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 14 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Le guide dutilisation des dispositifs pour rseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions prcises sur les restrictions susmentionnes, notamment :
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont rservs uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;
(ii) le gain maximal dantenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer la limite de p.i.r.e.;
(iii) le gain maximal dantenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer la limite de p.i.r.e. spcifie pour lexploitation point point et non point point, selon le cas.
(iv) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi tre aviss que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont dsigns utilisateurs principaux (c.--d., quils ont la priorit) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
(RF exposure statement For Portable category) Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. 12.3 European Community (R&TTE) user manual wording and declaration NOTE: Text in red font must be replaced with name of company responsible for placing the system on the European Community Market. Europe EU Declaration of Conformity MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 15 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN 301 893, EN 301 489-17, EN60950, EN 62311 esky [Czech]
[COMPANY NAME] tmto prohlauje, e tento Radiolan je ve shod se zkladnmi poadavky a dalmi pslunmi ustanovenmi smrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish]
Undertegnede [COMPANY NAME] erkl rer herved, at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklrt [COMPANY NAME] dass sich das Gert Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlgigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti [Estonian]
Kesolevaga kinnitab [COMPANY NAME] seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/E phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele stetele. English Hereby, [COMPANY NAME], declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Espaol [Spanish] Por medio de la presente [COMPANY NAME] declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
[Greek] [COMPANY NAME] Radiolan 1999/5/. Franais [French] Par la prsente [COMPANY NAME] dclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. slenska [Icelandic]
Hr me lsir [COMPANY NAME] yfir v a Radiolan er samr mi vi grunnkrfur og arar krfur, sem gerar eru tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Italiano [Italian]
Con la presente [COMPANY NAME] dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian]
Ar o [COMPANY NAME] deklar, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvi
[Lithuanian]
Malti [Maltese]
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Nederlands
[Dutch]
iuo [COMPANY NAME] deklaruoja, kad is Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Hawnhekk, [COMPANY NAME], jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Alulrott, [COMPANY NAME] nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet kvetelmnyeknek s az 1999/5/EC irnyelv egyb elrsainak. Hierbij verklaart [COMPANY NAME] dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essentile eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Norsk [Norwegian]
[COMPANY NAME] erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Polski [Polish]
Niniejszym [COMPANY NAME] owiadcza, e Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostaymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Portugus
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
[COMPANY NAME] declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposies da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
[COMPANY NAME] izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak]
[COMPANY NAME] tmto vyhlasuje, e Radiolan spa zkladn poiadavky a vetky prslun ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish]
[COMPANY NAME] vakuuttaa tten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 16 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Svenska [Swedish] Hrmed intygar [COMPANY NAME] att denna Radiolan str I verensstmmelse med de vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Table 2 Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz frequencies in European Community countries. The restriction descriped below follows ERC/REC 70-03(Edition of September 2011). It is recommended to check latest edition for updated restrictions. France:
The outdoor use is limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz. Italia:
For private use, a general authorisation is required if WAS/RLANs are used outside own premises. For public use, a general authorisation is required. 12.4 European Community (R&TTE) Declaration of Conformity for System In addition to including the radio conformity wording described in the previous section in the user manual, the end integrator must also create and sign a European Declaration of Conformity
(DoC) for all European Directives applicable to the end product. At a minimum, this will be a DoC per the R&TTE Directive covering Radio, EMC, product Safety and RF Exposure essential requirements. The DoC must reference harmonized standards used for all radios present in the system. Full details of R&TTE DoC requirements can be found at:
http://www.ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/index_en.htm NOTE: An image of the DoC signed by the OEM integrator may be included in the user manual or a link to the DoC on the integrators company web site should be provided in the user documentation. 12.5 Taiwan user manual wording
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MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 17 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 5.25-5.35 (GHz)(For 5GHz only) 12.6 Korea user manual wording Korea KCC MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 18 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION CUS227 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions 13 OEM Integrator Checklist The party below will implement the Qualcomm Atheros Module in host systems in accordance with the instructions specified in this document and the documents referenced herein. The OEM integrator will ensure the Module is integrated in a host systems using only the approved antenna model(s) described in this document. The OEM integrator will ensure the antenna placement inside the host system will maintain the required spacing to end user for RF Exposure compliance, as specified in this document. If other radios are integrated inside the host with the Qualcomm Atheros Module, the OEM integrator will contact its test lab, TCB or Qualcomm Atheros to determine if additional FCC compliance evaluation is required to meet FCC collocation rules. The OEM integrator will ensure end user documentation will contain the specified regulatory wording and ensure the host system and the Module itself are labeled as specified in this document. The OEM integrator will ensure the Module is programmed in the factory with compliant transmit power not exceeding the levels specified in this document. Qualcomm Atheros requests that the OEM integrator acknowledge its receipt of this document and the above instructions. You may contact Qualcomm Atheros with any questions concerning this document or the responsibilities of the OEM integrator. Company Name ___________________________ Signature ___________________________ Company Address ___________________________ Name ___________________________ ___________________________ Title ___________________________ Email ___________________________ Phone ___________________________ Date ___________________________ NOTE: Please email a signed and completed copy of this acknowledgment to moduleinstructions@qualcomm.com. MKG-17218 Ver. 1.1 19 Confidential and Proprietary - Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. MAY CONTAIN U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATION
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CUS227 Product name 802.11a/b/g/n 2x2 WLAN card 20002013 by Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.. All rights reserved. Atheros, Atheros Driven, Atheros XR, Driving the Wireless Future, ROCm, Super AG, Super G, Total 802.11n, and Wake on Wireless are registered by Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Atheros SST, Signal-
Sustain Technology, the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz, XSPAN, Wireless Future. Unleashed Now., and 5-UP are trademarks of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.The Atheros logo is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Notice The information in this document has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. Nonetheless, this document is subject to change without notice, and Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. (Atheros) assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the contained information, or to notify a person or organization of any updates. Atheros reserves the right to make changes, at any time, in order to improve reliability, function or design and to attempt to supply the best product possible. Atheros does not represent that products described herein are free from patent infringement or from any other third party right. No part of this document may be reproduced, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. Atheros or its affiliates may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, maskwork rights or other intellectual property rights that apply to the ideas, material and information expressed herein. No license to such rights is provided except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros. ATHEROS MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ATHEROS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL SPECULATORY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, ATHEROS SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA TRANSMITTED OR OTHERWISE USED WITH THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, INTEGRATING, INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR DATA. ATHEROS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS THEY MIGHT OTHERWISE APPLY TO THIS DOCUMENT AND TO THE IDEAS, MATERIAL AND INFORMATION EXPRESSED HEREIN. Document Conventions Text Conventions bold Bold type within paragraph text indicates commands, file names, directory names, paths, output, or returned values. Example: The DK_Client package will not function unless you use the wdreg_install batch file. italic Within commands, italics indicate a variable that the user must specify. Example: mem_alloc size_in_bytes Titles of manuals or other published documents are also set in italics. Courier The Courier font indicates output or display. Example:
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COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2013 iii Revision History Revision March 2009 Description of Changes Initial Release Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................... 7 System Requirements ........................................................................................ 7 Profile Management ................................................................................................. 7 Create or Modify a Configuration Profile ....................................................... 7 Remove a Configuration Profile ....................................................................... 8 Auto Profile Selection Management ....................................................................... 8 Switching to a Different Configuration Profile ..................................................... 9 Import and Export Profiles ....................................................................................... 9 Importing a Profile ..................................................................................................... 9 Exporting a Profile ..................................................................................................... 9 TCP/IP Configuration .............................................................................................. 9 Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device: .................................... 9 General Tab .............................................................................................................. 10 Advanced Tab .......................................................................................................... 10 Security Tab ............................................................................................................. 11 Using EAP-TLS Security ................................................................................. 12 Using EAP-TTLS Security ............................................................................... 12 Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security .................................................................. 13 Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security ............................................................... 14 Using LEAP Security ....................................................................................... 15 Configuring LEAP .................................................................................................... 15 Pre-Shared Encryption Keys .................................................................................. 16 Defining pre-shared encryption keys: ................................................................... 16 Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key.............................................................. 16 Disabling Static WEP .............................................................................................. 16 Using WPA Passphrase Security .......................................................................... 17 Zero Configuration ................................................................................................. 17 Wireless Network Configuration ............................................................................ 17 Check the Status Information or Diagnostics ...................................................... 18 Current Status ................................................................................................... 18 Adapter Information Button .................................................................................. 19 Diagnostics Tab ....................................................................................................... 19 Transmitted Frames ................................................................................................ 20 Received Frames .................................................................................................... 20 Scan Available Networks ....................................................................................... 20 Connecting to a different network ......................................................................... 20 Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2013 v Display Settings ....................................................................................................... 22 ACU Tools ................................................................................................................ 22 Tray Icon .................................................................................................................. 23 Color .......................................................................................................................... 24 Quality ....................................................................................................................... 24 RSSI* ........................................................................................................................ 24 Ad Hoc Mode .......................................................................................................... 24 Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration ............................................................. 24 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode ...................................................................... 25 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration ........................ 25 Uninstall an Old Driver ......................................................................................... 26 Additional Security Features ................................................................................. 26 Message Integrity Check (MIC) ............................................................................ 26 Getting Started ................................................................ !
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Search For Device .................................................... !
Connecting to an HID Device ............................................. !
Setup Requirements ................................................................................................ 26 Connecting to a Sync Device ............................................... !
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Advanced Status Information ............................................................................... 30 Regulatory Compliance Notices ............................................................................... USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ............................................... European Community CE Notice: ....................................................................... Taiwan NCC Radio Compliance: .............................................................................. 2.4GHz Operation ................................................................................................ Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Introduction The Atheros 802.11n + Adapter supports 802.11n and EDR2.0 operation. The card uses the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) which is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for selected Atheros network interface adapters. System Requirements Laptop/ PC containing:
32-bit PCI Express Bus 32 MB memory or greater 300 MHz processor or higher Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6) Profile Management Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Profile Management tab of the Atheros Client Utility. Add a profile Edit a profile Import a Profile Export a Profile Order profiles Switch to a different profile Remove a profile Connect to a Different Network The wireless network adapter works in either infrastructure mode (which uses an access point) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the wireless LAN). Create or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click the Modify button. The Profile Management dialog box displays the General tab. In profile management:
Edit the General tab. Edit the Security tab. Edit the Advanced tab. To configure a profile for ad hoc or access point (infrastructure) mode, edit the Network Type field on the Advanced tab. Note that the ACU only allows the creation of 16 configuration profiles. After the creation of 16 profiles, clicking the New button displays an error message. Remove an old profile or modify an existing profile for a new use. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2013 vii Remove a Configuration Profile 1. Go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles. 3. Click the Remove button. Auto Profile Selection Management Including a profile in the auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to automatically select that profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the network. Including a profile in auto profile selection:
1. On the Profile Management tab, click the Order Profiles button. 2. The Auto Profile Selection Management window appears, with a list of all created profiles in the Available Profiles box. 3. Highlight the profiles to add to auto profile selection, then click Add. The profiles appear in the Auto Selected Profiles box. Ordering the auto selected profiles:
1. Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box. 2. Click Move Up, Move Down, or Remove as appropriate. The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority, and the last profile has lowest priority. 3. Click OK. 4. Check the Auto Select Profiles box. 5. Save the modified configuration file. When auto profile selection is enabled by checking Auto Select Profiles on the Profile Management tab, the adapter scans for an available network. The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as one of the found networks is the one that is used to connect to the network. If the connection fails, the adapter tries the next highest priority profile that matches the SSID, and so on. With auto profile selection enabled, the wireless adapter scans for available networks. The highest priority profile with the same SSID as a found network is used to connect to the network. On a failed connection, the adapter tries with the next highest priority profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Switching to a Different Configuration Profile 1. To switch to a different profile, go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Click on the profile name in the Profile List. 3. Click the Activate button. The Profile List provides icons that specify the operational state for that profile. The list also provides icons that specify the signal strength for that profile. Import and Export Profiles Importing a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, click the Import button. The Import Profile window appears. 2. Browse to the directory where the profile is located. 3. Highlight the profile name. 4. Click Open. The imported profile appears in the profiles list. Exporting a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, highlight the profile to export. 2. Click the Export button. The Export Profile window appears. 3. Browse to the directory to export the profile to. 4. Click Save. The profile is exported to the specified location. TCP/IP Configuration Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device:
1. After configuring the wireless network adapter properties, open the Control Panel and open Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Find the Local Area Connection associated with the wireless network adapter. Right-
click that connection, and click Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4. Click the radio button Use the following IP address, then enter an IP address and Subnet mask. Assigning an IP address and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in access point mode (infrastructure mode) or in ad hoc mode and to have Internet access. Default gateway and DNS server information is also required. IP configuration information
(DHCP to assign the IP address, gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff. 5. Click OK to finish. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2013 ix General Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs. Profile Name Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. Profile names are not case sensitive. Client Name Identifies the client machine. Network Names (SSIDs) The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. Configure up to three SSIDs (SSID1, SSID2, and SSID3). Advanced Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab, then clicking the Advanced tab in Profile Management. Edit the fields in the Advanced tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. Transmit Power Level Power Save Mode Selects the transmit power level in mW. Actual transmit power may be limited by hardware. Specify:
Maximum mode causes the access point to buffer incoming messages for the wireless adapter. The adapter periodically polls the access point to see if any messages are waiting. Normal uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets, then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets. Off turns power saving off, thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time. Network Type Specifies the network as either infrastructure or ad hoc. 802.11b Preamble Authentication Mode Specifies the preamble setting in 802.11b. The default setting is Short &
Long (access point mode), which allows both short and long headers in the 802.11b frames. The adapter can only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them. Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames. Select the mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an AP:
Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it to open authentication if shared fails. Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings. It will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on both the adapter and the access point match. Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that have the same WEP key. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 For infrastructure (access point) networks, click the Preferred APs button to specify up to four access points to which the adapter should attempt to associate. Security Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window. Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode. Make sure to also edit the General and Advanced tabs. WPA/WPA2 Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Choosing WPA/WPA2 opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down menu. The options include:
EAP-FAST EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) LEAP WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Enables WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security. Click on the Configure button and fill in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase. 802.1x Enables 802.1x security. This option requires IT administration. Choosing 802.1x opens the 802.1x EAP type drop-down menu. The options include:
EAP-FAST EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) LEAP Pre-Shared Key
(Static WEP) If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. Note: If the Lock checkbox is checked, you cannot change any values in this profile. See your system administrator. Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define pre-shared encryption keys, choose the Pre-Shared Key radio button and click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-
Shared Keys window. If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2013 xi allow association. None No security (not recommended). Using EAP-TLS Security To use EAP-TLS security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TLS security:
To use EAP-TLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. If EAP-TLS is supported, choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate authority from the list. The server/domain name and the login name are filled in automatically from the certificate information. Click OK. 3. Click OK. 4. Activate the profile. Using EAP-TTLS Security To use EAP security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TTLS security:
To use EAP-TTLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TTLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. If EAP-TTLS is supported, choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list and click OK. 3. Specify a user name for EAP authentication:
Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the EAP user name. 4. Click Advanced and:
OR: Enter an EAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and password and start the EAP authentication process. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. Change the login name if needed. 5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-GTC) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. To avoid the need to log on again after resuming operation (for example, after your computer goes into standby or hibernate mode), check Always Resume the Secure Session. 3. Select the appropriate network certificate authority from the drop-down list. 4. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:
Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name. OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. 5. Choose Token or Static Password, depending on the user database. Note that Token uses a hardware token device or the Secure Computing SofToken program (version 1.3 or later) to obtain and enter a one-time password during authentication. 6. Click Settings... and:
Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 7. Click OK. 8. Enable the profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2013 xiii Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list. 3. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:
Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name. OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. 4. Click Advanced and:
Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Using LEAP Security To use security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager. Configuring LEAP On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. Choose WPA-LEAP from the OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. Choose LEAP from the drop-down menu. drop-down menu. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Specify a user name and password. Select to Use Temporary User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:
Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the LEAP user name. OR: Check Manually Prompt for LEAP User Name and Password to manually login and start the LEAP authentication process. Select to Use Saved User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:
Specify the LEAP user name, password, and domain to save and use. 3. Enter the user name and password. 4. Confirm the password. 5. Specify a domain name:
Check the Include Windows Logon Domain with User Name setting to pass the Windows login domain and user name to the RADIUS server. (default) OR: Enter a specific domain name. 6. If desired, check No Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In to force the wireless adapter to disassociate after logging off. 7. Enter the LEAP authentication timeout time (between 30 and 500 seconds) to specify how long LEAP should wait before declaring authentication failed, and sending an error message. The default is 90 seconds. 8. Click OK. 9. Enable the profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2013 xv Pre-Shared Encryption Keys Defining pre-shared encryption keys:
1. Click the Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click the Configure button. 3. Fill in the fields in the Define Pre-Shared Keys dialog box:
Key Entry Determines the entry method for an encryption key: hexadecimal (0-9, A-F), or ASCII text (all keyboard characters except spaces). Encryption Keys WEP Keys
(1-4) Selects the default encryption keys used. Only allows the selection for a shared First, Second, Third, or Fourth key whose corresponding field has been completed. Defines a set of shared encryption keys for network configuration security. At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable security using a shared key. Click on the radio button to set the key as the default encryption key. WEP Key Size Defines the size for each encryption key. The options include:
64-bit (enter 10 digits for hexadecimal, 5 ASCII characters) 128-bit (enter 26 digits for hexadecimal, 13 digits for ASCII) 152-bit (enter 32 digits hexadecimal, 16 digits for ASCII) 4. Click OK for the changes to take effect. Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key 1. Click the Pre-Shared Key radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click on Configure. 3. In the window, all existing static WEP keys are displayed as asterisks for security reasons. Click in the field of the existing static WEP key to overwrite. 4. Delete the asterisks in that field. 5. Enter a new key. 6. Make sure to select the Transmit Key button to the left of this key is selected for the key to transmit packets. 7. Click OK. Disabling Static WEP To disable static WEP for a particular profile, Select any other security option on the Profile Management tab to automatically disable static WEP Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 OR: choose None on the Security tab to disable security, and click OK (not recommended). Using WPA Passphrase Security To use WPA Passphrase security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA Passphrase radio button. 2. Click on the Configure button. 3. Fill in the WPA Passphrase. 4. Click OK. Zero Configuration This section describes the operation of the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Windows XP Wireless Configuration Service (WZCS). Wireless Network Configuration The Windows WZCS is a service that manages the wireless connection in a largely dynamic way. Only minimal connection information must be identified and configured. To set Zero Configuration on Windows XP, take the following steps:
1. 2. Select the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. Zero Configuration. When this check box is selected, Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles:
SSID Security keys Ad hoc settings Note that Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles, thus users can not ( create new profiles with different settings while using Windows Zero Configuration. The Zero Configuration settings override all configuration profiles, even when you select other options. However, the ACU does still control the following settings when Zero Configuration is set:
Power settings Active/Passive scanning (where applicable) Transmit power Wireless band Short/Long preamble (802.11b) Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xvii April 2013 When Zero Configuration is in use, a pop-up message is displayed on the ACU when you attempt to create or edit a configuration profile from the Profile Management tab of the ACU. In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. To turn Zero Configuration off on Windows XP, take the following steps:
1. 2. Clear the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set Zero Configuration. When this check box is cleared, all profile settings are controlled by the configuration profile, which is set up from the ACU Profile Management tab. Check the Status Information or Diagnostics The Atheros client utility includes a number of tools to display current diagnostics and status information. Check current status Check driver information Check receive and transmit diagnostics Current Status The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration name on the General tab. Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab. IP Address Displays the computer's IP address. Network Type The type of network the station is connected to. Options include:
Infrastructure (access point) Ad Hoc Configure the network type on the Advanced tab. Current Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Server Based Authentication Shows whether server based authentication is used. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal. Click the Advanced button to see the advanced status diagnostics. Adapter Information Button The Adapter Information button contains general information about the network interface card (the wireless network adapter) and the network driver interface specification (NDIS) driver. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. Card Name Name of the wireless network adapter. MAC Address MAC address of the wireless network adapter. Driver Driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Version Version of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Date Creation date of the wireless network adapter driver. Client Name Name of the client computer. Diagnostics Tab The ACU Diagnostics tab provides allows retrieval of receive and transmit statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. It lists these receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted by the wireless network adapter:
Multicast packets transmitted and received Broadcast packets transmitted and received Unicast packets transmitted and received Total bytes transmitted and received The Adapter Information button has general information about the wireless network adapter and NDIS driver. The Advanced Statistics button to shows statistics for diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter:
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2013 xix Transmitted Frames Frames transmitted OK Frames retried Frames dropped No ACK frames ACK frames RTS frames Clear-to-send (CTS) frames No CTS frames Retried RTS frames Retried data frames Received Frames Frames received OK Beacons Frames with errors CRC errors Encryption errors Duplicate frames AP mismatches Data rate mismatches Authentication time-out Authentication rejects: the number of AP authentication failures received by the wireless network adapter Association time-out Association rejects: the number of AP authentication rejects received by the wireless network adapter Standard MIC OK Standard MIC errors CKIP MIC OK CKIP MIC errors Scan Available Networks Click the Scan button on the Profile Management tab to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. Connecting to a different network Highlight a network name and click the Activate button to connect an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window opens to the General tab. Fill in the profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network. Infrastructure
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(AP) Network Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Ad Hoc Network Connected Ad Hoc Network Encryption Active Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2013 xxi Display Settings To change the display settings, choose Options > Display Settings from the menu. The display settings dialog box contains tools to set the:
Signal Strength Display Units Sets the units used when displaying signal strength: percentage (%) or dBm. Refresh Interval Use the up/down arrows to set the display refresh interval in seconds. Data Display Sets the display to cumulative or relative:
Relative displays the change in statistical data since the last update. Cumulative displays statistical data collected since opening the profile. ACU Tools Use the Action menu to access the Atheros Client Utility tools:
Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros station reference designs. Enable/Disable Tray Icon Enable or disable the tray icon. Troubleshooting Run the optional Troubleshooting Utility. Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to a LEAP-configured access point. Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Tray Icon The tray icon appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using colors and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). Hold the mouse cursor over the tray icon to display the current configuration profile name and association, as well as transmit and receive speed and the wireless adapter name and IP address. Right-click on the tray icon to:
Help Open the online help. Open Atheros Client Utility Launch the Atheros Client Utility (ACU). Use the ACU to configure a profile or view status and statistics information. Troubleshooting Run the Troubleshooting Utility. Preferences Set the ACU startup and menu options. Check to start the program automatically when Windows starts, and check menu items that should appear on the popup menu. Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF signal. Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to the access point. Select Profile Click a configuration profile name to switch to. If no Show Connection Status Shows whether auto profile selection is enabled. configuration profile exists for a connection, add a profile. This window displays connection information:
Active Profile Displays the active configuration profile name. Auto Profile Selection Connection Status Link Quality SSID Access Point Name Access Point IP Address Link Speed Adapter IP Address Displays whether the adapter is connected to a wireless network. Lists the quality of the link connection. Displays the SSID of the associated network. Shows the name of the AP the wireless adapter is connected to. Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is connected to. Lists the speed of the link connection. Displays the IP address of the wireless adapter. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxiii April 2013 Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. The colors are defined as follows:
Color Green Green Yellow Red Gray Quality Excellent Good Poor Poor RSSI*
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< 5 dB No Connection No Connection
*Received signal strength indication RSSI. Displayed in dB or percentage. Enable or disable the tray icon in the Action menu. Ad Hoc Mode In ad hoc mode, a wireless network adapter works within an independent basic service set (IBSS), as illustrated here. All stations communicate directly with other stations without using an access point (AP). To connect to an ad hoc network, configure the profile for ad hoc mode. Ad Hoc operation may be limited by Hardware to meet regulatory requirements. Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in ad hoc mode, change the Network Type in the Profile Management's Advanced tab. For ad hoc mode, modify the settings:
Network Name (on General Tab) Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Transmit Power Level 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoc Network Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode In infrastructure (access point (AP)) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an AP, as illustrated here. To connect to an access point network, configure the profile for access point mode. Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in infrastructure (access point) mode, change the Network Type in the Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings:
Power Save Mode 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode 802.11 Authentication Mode Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxv April 2013 Uninstall an Old Driver Uninstall an old driver before upgrading to a new NDIS driver release. To remove the newly installed driver from the system if the system does not have previously installed versions of the NDIS driver, proceed to Step 4. 1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Device Manager, right-click Atheros AR500x Wireless Network Adapter, and choose Uninstall. 2. Click OK to uninstall the device. 3. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for and delete the driver files that reside in the system. a. Go to the Start menu and choose Search > For Files or Folders. b. Enter oem*.inf in the Search for files or folders named: field, and enter Atheros in the Containing text: field. c. Click Search Now. A few files matching these criteria are possible, if previous drivers have not been removed properly. d. Choose the files that have been found and delete them from the system. 4. To complete the uninstallation, remove the file ar5211.sys from the folder
\WINNT\system32\drivers. Additional Security Features These security features prevent attacks on a wireless network's WEP keys. The wireless adapter automatically supports each of these features, but these features must be enabled on the access point. Message Integrity Check (MIC) MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. In a bit-flip attack, someone intercepts an encrypted message retransmits it after some alterations. Thus the receiver accepts the message as legitimate. The MIC adds some bytes to each packet to protect it against tampering. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) This feature prevents attacks on WEP in which someone catches encrypted packets and uses their initialization vector (IV) to decipher the WEP key. TKIP removes the predictability to protect both unicast and broadcast WEP keys. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Figure 4-3. Connecting the Mouse 1. Right click the Connect button. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxvii April 2013 2. You will be prompted to make sure the device is in discoverable mode. Make sure the device in ON and in connectable mode. See Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Putting Device in Connectable Mode 3. Click OK. You will notice that the Wizard begins to install software for the HID device. As soon as the installation is complete, the screen disappears. Its service status of the HID changes from Disconnected to Connected. Your mouse is now connected and ready to use. You can perform normal mouse functions using this mouse. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Figure 10-5. Selecting Items to Synchronize 1. Select the Sync items under the server and client that you wish to synchronize and click OK. The selected items will be synchronized. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxix April 2013 Advanced Status Information Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility to see advanced information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Status screen. Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name. Configure the network name on the General tab. Shows whether server based authentication is used. Server Based Authentication Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. Authentication Type Displays the authentication mode. Message Integrity Check Configure the authentication mode on the General tab. Shows whether MIC is enabled. MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. Associated AP Name Displays the name of the access point the wireless adapter is Associated AP IP Address Associated AP MAC Address associated to. Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Displays the MAC address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode. Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode. Configure the power save mode on the Advanced tab. Current Power Level Displays the transmit power level rate in mW. Current Signal Strength Shows the current signal strength in dBm. Current Noise Level Displays the current noise level in dBm. Up Time Shows how long the client adapter has been receiving power (in hours:minutes:seconds). If the adapter runs for more than 24 hours, the display shows in days:hours:minutes:seconds. 802.11b Preamble Displays the 802.11b preamble format. Configure the preamble format on the Advanced tab. Current Receive Rate Shows the current receive rate in Mbps. Current Transmit Rate Displays the current transmit rate in Mbps. Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Frequency Displays frequency the station is using. Channel Set Shows the current channel set. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxi April 2013 Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 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. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed 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. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the 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: PPD-CUS227. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met. Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxiii April 2013 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. Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable. Caution :
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and
(iii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.
(iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. Avertissement:
Le guide dutilisation des dispositifs pour rseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions prcises sur les restrictions susmentionnes, notamment :
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont rservs uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;
(ii) le gain maximal dantenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer la limite de p.i.r.e.;
(iii) le gain maximal dantenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer la limite de p.i.r.e. spcifie pour lexploitation point point et non point point, selon le cas. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940
(iv) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi tre aviss que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont dsigns utilisateurs principaux (c.--d., quils ont la priorit) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: (For module device use) 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. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed. Cet appareil est conu uniquement pour les intgrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes:
(Pour utilisation de dispositif module) 1) L'antenne doit tre installe de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respecte entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et 2) Le module metteur peut ne pas tre complant avec un autre metteur ou antenne. Tant que les 2 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplmentaires sur l'metteur ne seront pas ncessaires. Toutefois, l'intgrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformit supplmentaires requis pour ce module install. 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. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Canada authorization. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxv April 2013 NOTE IMPORTANTE:
Dans le cas o ces conditions ne peuvent tre satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre metteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considr comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas tre utilis sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intgrateur OEM sera charg de rvaluer le produit final (y compris l'metteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada. 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 IC: 4104A-CUS227. Plaque signaltique du produit final Ce module metteur est autoris uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif o l'antenne peut tre installe de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm peut tre maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit tre tiquet dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 4104A-CUS227". Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Manuel d'information l'utilisateur final L'intgrateur OEM doit tre conscient de ne pas fournir des informations l'utilisateur final quant la faon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intgre ce module. Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations rglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqu dans ce manuel. This device has been designed to operate with a PIFA antenna have a maximum gain of 4.76 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. This radio transmitter (IC: 4104A-CUS227 / Modle: CUS227) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna type, maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this users manual, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Ce dispositif a t conu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximal de PIFA antenne avec dBi [4.76]. Une antenne gain plus lev est strictement interdite par les rglements d'Industrie Canada. L'impdance d'antenne requise est de 50 ohms. Conformment la rglementation d'Industrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peutfonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuv pourl'metteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que lapuissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpasse pas l'intensit ncessaire l'tablissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le prsent metteur radio (IC: 4104A-CUS227 / Modle: CUS227) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impdance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. Antenna information Brand Model WNC 81.EBJ15. 005 2.4G Gain with cable loss
(dBi) 3.62
(Aux) 5150~
5350 Gain with cable loss
(dBi) 3.08
(Aux) 5470~
5725 Gain with cable loss
(dBi) 4.76
(Main) 5725~
5850 Gain with cable loss
(dBi) 4.76
(Main) Antenna Type Connecter Type 2.4G Cable Loss(dBi) 5150~
5350 cable loss
(dBi) 5470~
5725 cable loss
(dBi) 5725~
5850 cable loss
(dBi) Cable Lenth PIFA IPEX 1.15 1.70 1.74 1.79 300mm Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL xxxvii April 2013 XXXXXXXXXX 5.25-5.35 (GHz) Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 PROPOSED FCC ID LABEL AND LOCATION QUALCOMM ATHEROS, INC. FCC ID: PPD-CUS227 IC: 4104A-CUS227 Model:CUS227 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. Printed Color Black White FCC / IC Label Location Bottom of EUT
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2016-06-06 | 5745 ~ 5825 | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX | Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment |
2 | 2014-02-14 | 5745 ~ 5825 | DTS - Digital Transmission System | |
3 | 5500 ~ 5700 | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX | ||
4 | 2013-07-22 | 5500 ~ 5700 | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX | Original Equipment |
5 | JBP - Part 15 Class B Computing Device Peripheral | |||
6 | 5745 ~ 5825 | DTS - Digital Transmission System |
app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | Effective |
2016-06-06
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1 2 3 4 5 6 |
2014-02-14
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1 2 3 4 5 6 |
2013-07-22
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0003716743
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | Physical Address |
1700 Technology Dr
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1 2 3 4 5 6 |
San Jose, California 95110
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1 2 3 4 5 6 |
United States
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | TCB Application Email Address |
L******@ul.com
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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1 2 3 4 5 6 |
A1: Low Power Transmitters below 1 GHz (except Spread Spectrum), Unintentional Radiators, EAS (Part 11) & Consumer ISM devices
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Grantee Code |
PPD
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | Equipment Product Code |
CUS227
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Name |
P******** G****
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | Title |
Vice President, Regulatory Engineering
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | Telephone Number |
858-6********
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | Fax Number |
858-6********
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1 2 3 4 5 6 |
p******@qti.qualcomm.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Yes | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | If so, specify the short-term confidentiality release date (MM/DD/YYYY format) | 05/15/2014 | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | 10/01/2013 | |||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Equipment Class | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | DTS - Digital Transmission System | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | JBP - Part 15 Class B Computing Device Peripheral | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | 802.11a/b/g/n 2x2 WLAN card | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Modular Equipment Type | Single Modular Approval | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Purpose / Application is for | Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Original Equipment | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | Yes | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Grant Comments | Class II permissive change to show compliance with new UNII rules with no changes to hardware or output power. UNII Band 3 is changed from DTS to UNII rule under 15.407(b)(4)(ii) with antenna gains less than 10dBi. Power levels listed are conducted. Device operates with specific antennas in MIMO configurations as described in this filing. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Class II permissive change to modify the Shielding/Schematics/BoM/PCB layout of module with external antennas described in this filing. Power levels listed are conducted. Operations in 5.15-5.25 GHz band are for indoor use only. Device operates with specific antennas in MIMO configurations as described in this filing. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Power levels listed are conducted. Operations in 5.15-5.25 GHz band are for indoor use only. Device operates with specific antennas in MIMO configurations as described in this filing. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Firm Name |
Bureau Veritas CPS (H.K.) Ltd. Taoyuan Branch
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | Name |
R****** C****
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | Telephone Number |
886-3******** Extension:
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1 2 3 4 5 6 | Fax Number |
886-3********
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1 2 3 4 5 6 |
886 3********
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1 2 3 4 5 6 |
r******@tw.bureauveritas.com
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15E | 49 CC MO | 5180 | 5240 | 0.048 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 15E | 49 CC MO ND | 5260 | 5320 | 0.182 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 3 | 15E | 49 CC MO ND | 5500 | 5700 | 0.19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 4 | 15E | 49 CC MO | 5745 | 5825 | 0.184 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 15C | CC MO | 2412 | 2462 | 0.243 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 2 | 15C | CC MO | 5745 | 5825 | 0.38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 1 | 15E | CC MO | 5180 | 5240 | 0.048 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 2 | 15E | CC MO ND | 5260 | 5320 | 0.182 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 3 | 15E | CC MO ND | 5500 | 5700 | 0.19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 1 | 15E | CC MO | 5180 | 5240 | 0.048 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 2 | 15E | CC MO ND | 5260 | 5320 | 0.182 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 3 | 15E | CC MO ND | 5500 | 5700 | 0.19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 1 | 15B | CC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 1 | 15C | CC MO | 2412 | 2462 | 0.243 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 2 | 15C | CC MO | 5745 | 5825 | 0.38 |
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