Wireless Module
WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
802.11ac/a/b/g/n Industrial-Grade
2T2R Wi-Fi+Bluetooth 5.0 Combo
M.2 2230 Module
Industrial-Grade Wi-Fi+Bluetooth Combo Solution M.2 2230 Module
SparkLAN WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) is an 802.11ac/a/b/g/n Dual-Band Wi-Fi+Bluetooth M.2 230 module based
on Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174A chipset. This highly integrated module supports most of WLAN
capabilities with seamless roaming and advanced security for enterprise application. The wireless module
complies with IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n 2x2 MIMO. The Bluetooth Supports BT 5.0+HS, BLE and is backwards
compatible with BT 1.X, 2.X Enhanced Data Rate. The integrated module provides PCIE Interface for Wi-Fi
and USB interface for Bluetooth. The download speed are 300Mbps on N networks and 867Mbps on AC
network.
Adopting the latest 802.11ac solution. WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) is ideal for next-generation high throughput
enterprise networking and Industrial-graded (-40°C~+85°C) solution. Incorporated with advanced security
encryption, such as WEP, WPA, WPA2 and 802.1x, it helps prevent user’s devices from malicious attacks.
Embedded Application
Key Feature
Applications include IPC/ Advertising machine/
● Supports low power PCIe (w/L1 substate) interfaces
OTT/ IPTV/ DVB/ STB / DV/ Mini Driving Recorder/
for WLAN and USB1.1 interface for Bluetooth.
Intelligent Projector Pico/ VR/ AR terminal/ POS
● Support Bluetooth 5.0+HS, BLE, ANT+ and be backwards
machine/ Vehicle mounted front/ Rear Terminal
compatible with Bluetooth 1.2, 2.X + enhanced data rate.
UAV/ Robot/ Intelligent Gateway/ Smart city and
● NGFF (M.2) Form factor which is compliant with ROHS
other electronic products.
requirements.
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.1.6
Wireless Module
Specification
Standards
Chipset
Data Rate
Interface
Form Factor
Antenna
Operating Frequency
ISM Band, 2.400GHz~2.497GHz, 5.150GHz~5.845GHz
IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n (2T2R)
Bluetooth V5.0, V4.2, V4.1, V4.0 LE, V3.0+HS, V2.1+EDR
Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174A-5
802.11b: 11Mbps
802.11a/g: 54Mbps
802.11n: MCS0~15
802.11ac: MCS0~9
Bluetooth: 1 Mbps, 2Mbps and Up to 3Mbps
IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n
*Subject to local regulations
WLAN: PCIe
Bluetooth: USB
M.2 2230
2 x IPEX MHF4 connectors
(ANT1 for WIFI+BT, ANT2 for WIFI)
Wi-Fi:
802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
802.11g: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11n: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11a: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
Modulation
802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM)
Bluetooth:
Header: GFSK
Payload 2M: π/4-DQPSK
Payload 3M: 8-DPSK
TX mode: 610mA
RX mode: 285mA
Power Consumption
Operating Voltage
DC 3.3V
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C~85°C
Storage Temperature Range
-40°C~85°C
Humidity
10%~95% (Operating)
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.1.6
Wireless Module
(Non-Condensing)
10%~95% (Storing)
Dimension L x W x H (in mm)
30mm(±0.15mm) x 22mm(±0.15mm) x 1.95mm(±0.2mm)
Weight (g)
2.4g
Driver Support
Security
Windows 7/8.1/10,
Linux (Open Source), Recommend Kernel v4.0+
64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1x
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.1.6
Wireless Module
OUTPUT POWER & SENSITIVITY
802.11b
Data Rate
11Mbps
Data Rate
54Mbps
Data Rate
54Mbps
Rx Sensitivity
≦-91dBm
Rx Sensitivity
≦-75dBm
Rx Sensitivity
≦-65dBm
Tx ± 2dBm
15dBm
802.11g
Tx ± 2dBm
15dBm
802.11n / 2.4GHz
802.11a
Tx ± 2dBm
13dBm
802.11n / 5GHz
802.11ac
Bluetooth
HT20
HT40
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (1TX)
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS7
MCS7
13dBm
13dBm
16dBm
16dBm
≦-71dBm
≦-69dBm
HT20
HT40
VHT80
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (1TX)
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS7
MCS7
10dBm
10dBm
13dBm
13dBm
≦-74dBm
≦-71dBm
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (1TX)
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
MCS9
10dBm
13dBm
Rx Sensitivity
≦-63dBm
Data Rate
3Mbps
Tx ± 2dBm (Class 1 Device)
Rx Sensitivity
+2≦ Output Power ≦6dBm
<0.1% BR, BER at -83dBm
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.1.6
Block Diagram
Wireless Module
Mechanical Dimension (mm)
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.1.6
MHF4 connector spec.
Wireless Module
Pin Assignment
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.1.6
Wireless Module
Pin#
Pin Name
Type
Description
Pin Assignment
TOP
GND
USB_D_P
USB_D_N
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
GND
PCIE_RX_P
PCIE_RX_N
GND
PCIE_TX_N
PCIE_TX_P
GND
PCIE_RCLK_P
PCIE_RCLK_N
GND
PCIE_CLKREQ_L
PCIE_WAKE_L
GND
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
GND
GND
1
3
5
7
17
19
21
23
33
35
37
39
41
43
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
63
65
67
69
71
73
75
-
I/O
I/O
Ground connections
USB serial differential data Positive
USB serial differential data Negative
Ground connections
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
Ground connections
PCI Express receive data-Positive
PCI Express receive data-Negative
Ground connections
O
O
PCI Express transmit data- Negative
PCI Express transmit data- Positive
Ground connections
PCI Express differential clock input- Positive
PCI Express differential clock input- Negative
Ground connections
I/O
O
PCIe clock request
PCIe wake signal
Ground connections
Ground connections
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
Ground connections
Ground connections
-
-
-
-
-
-
I
I
-
-
I
I
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.1.6
Wireless Module
Pin Assignment
BOTTOM
VDD_3V3
VDD_3V3
WLAN_LED
BT_LED
GND
Pin# Pin Name
Type
Description
VDD system power supply input
VDD system power supply input
OD
OD
WLAN LED
Bluetooth LED
Ground connections
2
4
6
16
18
20
22
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
74
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
I
I
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
I
I
I
I
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
I
I
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
No connect
32KHz_CLK_IN
PCIE_PERST_L
BT_RF_KILL_L
32.768KHz CLOCK INPUT
PCIe host indication to reset the device Active low.
Turn off BT RF analog and front-end. Active low.
WLAN_RF_KILL_L
Turn off WLAN RF analog and front-end. Active low.
VDD_3V3
VDD_3V3
VDD system power supply input
VDD system power supply input
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.1.6
Wireless Module
■ MIC
■ CE (RED EN 300 328 V2.2.2 / EN 301 893 V2.1.1)
□ NCC
□ ASNZS
Certification
Dipole Ant.
■ FCC
■ IC
Ordering Information
Optional Accessory
Product Name
Part Number
Description
WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
R9701810007
802.11ac/a/b/g/n Industrial Grade 2T2R WiFi + BT5.0 M.2 2230 Module
Product Name
Part Number
Description
AD-103AG
R3410110203
Dipole Antenna, 2dBi 2.4GHz/5GHz, RP-SMA(M) connector
R3410110221
Dipole Antenna, 3dBi/2dBi 2.4G/5GHz, RP-SMA(M) connector
R3410110222
Dipole Antenna, 3dBi/3dBi 2.4G/5GHz, RP-SMA(M) connector
R3410110223
Dipole Antenna, 5dBi/5dBi 2.4G/5GHz, RP-SMA(M) connector
CBIRF-NE150
R3470300025
RF Cable, I-PEX/MHF4 to RP-SMA(F); L:150mm; Coaxial 0.81 Black
CBIRF-NE250
R3470300026
RF Cable, I-PEX/MHF4 to RP-SMA(F); L:250mm; Coaxial 0.81 Black
401GEPH16-
PCB WLAN Dual Bands Antenna Φ1.13mm Micro-Coaxial Cable
022G000000032-001
with IPEX4L MHF Connector
AD-302N
AD-303N
AD-305N
GEPH-023
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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)
ver.1.6
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:
- 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 that
to which the receiver is connected.
- 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.
This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section
15.407 of the FCC Rules.
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.
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
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter
antenna and users, and
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: RYK-WNFQ261ACNIBT”. 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 user’s 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.