PPD-AR5BAP-00030Wireless LAN Access Point

Atheros Confidential and Proprietary AP User’s Guide • Page 1 Subject to change without notice. October 2001 FCCID: PPD-AR5BAP-00030 AP User’s Guide Revision October 2001 for Release 1.2 Preliminary Page 2 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Confidential and Proprietary October 2001 Subject to change without notice. © 2000–2001 by Atheros Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. ATHEROS™, the Atheros logo, 5-UP™, Driving the Wireless Future™, Atheros Driven™, Atheros Turbo Mode™ and the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz™ are trademarks of Atheros Communications, 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 Atheros Communications, Inc. 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Document Number: 984-00001-002 D O N O T C O P Y Preliminary Atheros Confidential and Proprietary AP User’s Guide • Page 3 Subject to change without notice. October 2001 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................4 1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................4 1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................4 2 GETTING TO KNOW THE ATHEROS ACCESS POINT.................................5 2.1 FRONT VIEW.........................................................................................................5 2.2 REAR VIEW...........................................................................................................6 2.3 AP NETWORK ATTACHMENT AND CONFIGURATION.............................................8 2.3.1 Booting VxWorks From the Ethernet Connection to the HPC..................13 2.3.2 Booting VxWorks From Flash Memory.....................................................15 2.4 CONFIGURING THE AP........................................................................................16 2.4.1 Web Browser..............................................................................................16 2.4.2 Command-Line Interface...........................................................................19 2.5 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION........................................................22 D O N O T C O P Y Preliminary Page 4 • AP User’s Guide Atheros Confidential and Proprietary October 2001 Subject to change without notice. 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Contents The Atheros AR5BAP-00030 Access Point is provided in a completely enclosed plastic housing with two 180° swivel antennas, a power supply, and a serial cable for use in AP software configuration. The AP Reference Design contains a single 10/100 Ethernet port. Using this Ethernet port, a RJ-45 cable, (not provided) should be used to connect the AP to a wired Ethernet LAN. 1.2 System Requirements The AP uses the WindRiver Systems VxWorks real-time operating environment, Version 5.4. VxWorks documentation can be obtained through a license agreement with WindRiver Systems. See www.wrs.com for more information about VxWorks licensing. The AP contains a small boot executive that allows the main VxWorks system software to be downloaded using the Ethernet port over an FTP connection. The VxWorks system software can also reside in the Flash memory of the AP, which allows booting without the need to download VxWorks from the host PC over an FTP connection. A configuration file is created in Flash memory to store user configurable parameters such as WEP keys. A terminal or PC with a serial interface and an Ethernet connection is required to perform the initial VxWorks system software loading operation as well as AP configuration. A freeware FTP server (“a-ftp.exe”) is included on the Atheros distribution CD in the \utils directory. D O N O T C O P Y Preliminary Atheros Confidential and Proprietary AP User’s Guide • Page 5 Subject to change without notice. October 2001 2 Getting to Know the Atheros Access Point 2.1 Front View The Atheros Reference Design Access Point (AP) has 3 LEDs, and a pa…

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Atheros Communications, Inc. 529 Almanor Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 t 408 773 5200 f 408 773 9940 www.atheros.com American Telecommunications Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 Oct. 23, 2001 To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that Atheros Communications authorizes Elliott Laboratories to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications submitted to American Telecommunications Certification Body, Inc. (ATCB). We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse ACT of 1988, U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002(b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits . Sincerely, Michael Green Manager of Global Product Compliance

Atheros Communications, Inc. 529 Almanor Avenue Sunnyv ale CA 94085 t 408 773 5200 f 408 773 9940 www.atheros.com Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 October 1st, 2001 Dear Examiner: I am writing to avoid the possibility of an inadvertent disclosure of proprietary information. The accompanying Form 731 is being filed with the commission on our behalf by Elliott Laboratories, Inc., a consulting and testing laboratory. Included as exhibits with the enclosed application are block diagrams, schematics, and a detailed description of the theory of operation of the device. We ask that these portions (block diagrams, schematics, and theory of operation) of our application be withheld from public inspection as provided under FCC section 0.459. These documents contain details of the proprietary operation of product. These details are not readily discernible - even to technically sophisticated individuals - from our hardware and constitute trade secrets. We request therefore that these documents and this letter be segregated from the body of our evaluation report and withheld from public inspection. Thank you for your attention. Please let the undersigned know if the Commission disagrees with our position or requires further justification. Sincerely, Michael Green Manager of Global Product Compliance

File: R45129 October 19, 2001 Anne Violette ATCB 6731 Whittier Ave Suite C110 McLean, Va. 22101 Dear Anne: The enclosed documents constitute a formal submittal and application for a Grant of Equipment Authorization pursuant to Subpart E of Part 15 of FCC Rules (CFR 47) regarding intentional radiators. Data within this report demonstrates that the equipment tested complies with the FCC limits for intentional radiators. Elliott Laboratories, as duly authorized agent prepared this submittal. A copy of the letter of our appointment as agent is enclosed. If there are any questions or if further information is needed, please contact Elliott Laboratories for assistance. Sincerely, Mark Briggs Director of Engineering MB/dmg Enclosures: Agent Authorization Letter Emissions Test Report with Exhibits

External Photographs FCC ID: PPD-AR5BAP-00030 Bottom View Top View

Label and Label Location The label below is attached to the bottom cover of the device in the location shown above. Label Dimensions = 2.48 x 1.55 in. Label Material = .002in TC/249 White Mylar Label Adhesive = Permanent

Internal Photographs FCC ID: PPD-AR5BAP-00030 Top Cover Removed, Revealing internal shield Top Shield Removed Assembly View showing top and bottom shields Circuit board top view Circuit board bottom view

MPE Calculations FCC part 1.1310, Table 1 limits the power density for uncontrolled exposure to 1mW/ cm 2 for systems operating in the UNII bands. The distance, d(cm) from the antenna at which the power density, P d (mW/cm 2 ) is below this limit is calculated from the maximum EIRP, P t (mW) using the equation: P d = P t /(4 pd 2 ) Re-arranging for the distance at which the power density is 1mW/cm2 gives: d = √ (P t /(4 p)) The device under test is designed to use an integral antenna with a gain of 6dBi. The maximum output power across all channels is 21.1dBm, giving an EIRP of 27.1 dBm (130 mW): d = √ (130 /(4 p)) = 3.2 cm (1.3”) The distance from the antenna that the power density is 1mW/ cm 2 is, therefore, 3.2cm. The users guide instructs the user *(in two separate sections) to install the device such that it has a separation of at least 20cm from persons (see text below) to comply with the FCC’s requirements. This separation of 20cm more than meets the FCC’s and Industry Canada rf exposure requirements. Installation Note: To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used for this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. RF Exposure Requirements To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used for this device 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 radio transmitter. Installers and end- users must follow the installation instructions provided in this user guide.

File: R45129 Page 1 of 18 Electromagnetic Emissions Test Report and Application for Grant of Equipment Authorization pursuant to FCC Part 15, Subpart E (UNII Devices) and Industry Canada RSS 210 Issue 4 (LELAN Devices) on the Atheros Communications Model: AR5BAP-00030 FCC ID: PPD-AR5BAP-00030 GRANTEE: Atheros Communications 529 Almanor Sunnyvale, CA 94085 TEST SITE: Elliott Laboratories, Inc. 684 W. Maude Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 REPORT DATE: October 19, 2001 FINAL TEST DATE: October 11 and October 18, 2001 AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY: ______________________________ Mark Briggs Director of Engineering This report shall not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written approval of Elliott Laboratories, Inc. Elliott Laboratories, Inc. -- EMC Department Test Report Report Date: October 19, 2001 File: R 45129 Page 2 of 18 Pages DECLARATIONS OF COMPLIANCE Equipment Name and Model: AR5BAP-00030 Manufacturer: Atheros Communications 529 Almanor Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Tested to applicable standards: RSS-210, Issue 4, December 2000 (Low Power License-Exempt Radiocommunication Devices) FCC Part 15 Subpart E (UNII Devices) Measurement Facility Description Filed With Department of Industry: Departmental Acknowledgement Number: IC2845 SV2 Dated August 8, 2001 Departmental Acknowledgement Number: IC2845 SV4 Dated August 20, 2001 I declare that the testing was performed or supervised by me; that the test measurements were made in accordance with the above mentioned departmental standards (through the use of ANSI C63.4 as detailed in section 5.3 of RSS-210, Issue 4); and that the equipment performed in accordance with the data submitted in this report. Signature ______________________________ Name Mark Briggs Title Director of Engineering Company Elliott Laboratories Inc. Address 684 W. Maude Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA Date: October 19, 2001 Maintenance of compliance with the above standards is the responsibility of the manufacturer. Any modification of the product which may result in increased emissions should be checked to ensure compliance has been maintained (i.e., printed circuit board layout changes, different line filter, different power supply, harnessing or I/O cable changes, etc.). Elliott Laboratories, Inc. -- EMC Department Test Report Report Date: October 19, 2001 File: R 45129 Page 3 of 18 Pages TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER PAGE..................................................................................................................................................................................1 DECLARATIONS OF COMPLIANCE......................................................................................................................................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................................................................................................3 SCOPE.............................................................................................................................................................................................5 OBJECTIVE...................................................................................................................................................................................5 SUMMARY OF RESULTS...........................................................................................................................................................6 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES.....................................................................................................................................7 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) DETAILS..........................................................................................................................8 GENERAL...................................................................................................................................................................................8 ANTENNA.................................................................................................................................................................................8 ENCLOSURE..............................................................................................................................................................................8 MODIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................8 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT..........................................................................................................................................................9 EUT INTERFACE PORTS........................................................................................................................................................9 EUT OPERATION.....................................................................................................................................................................9 ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................................9 TEST SITE....................................................................................................................................................................................10 GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................................10 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................................................10 RADIATED EMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS....................................................................................................................10 MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTATION.................................................................................................................…

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Elliott Laboratories, Inc. -- EMC Department Test Report Report Date: October 19, 2001 File: R45129 Radiated Emissions Elliott Laboratories, Inc. -- EMC Department Test Report Report Date: October 19, 2001 File: R45129 Conducted Emissions