PPD-AR5BHB63MiniPCIexpress 802.11 b/g transceiver

Atheros 802.11b/g Adapter Model AR5BHB63 802.11b/g Adapter Dec 2007 © 2000–2006 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. (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. 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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. Atheros Communications, Inc. • iii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL December 2007 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: Error:Unable to allocate memory for transfer! Menu The Menu character tag is used for menu items. Example: Choose Edit > Copy . [ ] Within commands, items enclosed in square brackets are optional parameters or values that the user can choose to specify or omit. { } Within commands, items enclosed in braces are options from which the user must choose. | Within commands, the vertical bar separates options. ... An ellipsis indicates a repetition of the preceding parameter. > The right angle bracket separates successive menu selections. Example: Start > Programs > DK > wdreg_install. Notices NOTE: This message denotes neutral or positive information that calls out important points to the text. A note provides information that may apply only in special cases. iv • Atheros Communications, Inc. Dec 2007 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Revision History Revision Description of Changes Dec 2007 Initial Release Atheros Communications, Inc. • v COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Dec 2007 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............................…

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Atheros Communications, Inc. 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 t 408 773 5200 f 408-773-9940 www.atheros.com January 8, 2008 Compliance Certification Services Certification Division 47173 Benicia Street Fremont, CA 94538, USA To whom it may concern: I, the undersigned, hereby certify that we are not subject to a denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 853(a). In authorizing CCS as our agent, we still recognize that we are responsible to: a) comply with the relevant provisions of the certification program; b) make all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the evaluation, including provision for examining documentation and access to all areas, records (including internal audit reports) and personnel for the purposes of evaluation (e.g. testing, inspection, assessment, surveillance, reassessment) and resolution of complaints; c) make claims regarding certification only in respect of the scope for which certification has been granted; d) do not use our product certification in such a manner as to bring the Certification Division into disrepute and not make any statement regarding our product certification which the Certification Division may consider misleading or unauthorized; I, the undersigned, hereby authorize Mr. Kevin Wang /V.P. of Taiwan office of Compliance Engineering Services, Inc., d.b.a. Compliance Certification Services and hereafter referred to as CCS TW, and hereafter referred to as CCS TW, to act on our behalf in all manners relating to application for equipment authorization, including signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and all acts carried out by Mr. Kevin Wang of CCS TW on our behalf shall have the same effect as acts of our own. Atheros Communications, Inc. 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 t 408 773 5200 f 408-773-9940 www.atheros.com e) upon suspension or cancellation of certification, discontinue use of all advertising matter that contains any reference thereto and return any certification documents as required by the Certification Division; f) use certification only to indicate the products are certified as being in conformity with specified standards; g) endeavor to ensure that no certificate or report nor any part thereof is used in a misleading manner; h) ensure that any reference to our product certification in communication media such as documents, brochures or advertising, complies with the requirements of the Certification Division; i) keep a record of all complaints made known to the us relating to the product’s compliance with requirements of the relevant standard and to make these records available to the Certification Division when requested; j) take appropriate action with respect to such complaints and any deficiencies found in products or services that affect compliance with the requirements for certification; k) document the actions taken. This authorization is valid until further written notice from the applicant. Sincerely, Michael Green / Manager, Global Product Compliance Atheros Communications Inc.

Atheros Communications, Inc. FCC ID : PPD-AR5BHB63 Request for transmitter modular approval Transmitter Module Characteristics Item Requirements EUT 1 Have its own RF shielding Device is equipped with Metal shielding to cover RF section. Refer to external photos 2 Have buffered modulation/data inputs (if such inputs are provided), All inputs to the modules are buffered through logic or microprocessor inputs. 3 Have it own power supply regulation The transmitter has its own power supply regulator. 4 Meet the antenna requirements of Section 15.203 Device is equipped with unique antenna ( u.FL(v)- LP-040) connector. Refer to external photos 5 Be tested in a stand-alone configuration, i.e., the antenna, AC or DC power and data input/output lines must be connected to the module but, the module must not be inside another case during testing Device was tested outside the laptop for modular approval. Refer to setup photos. 6 Be labeled with its own FCC ID number, and if the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. Two proposed FCC ID label format are included in the filing. One label is to be placed on the module and the other label is to be placed on the outside of system. Refer to FCC ID label format and location file. 7 The modular transmitter is manufactured so that the user cannot influence the operation of the transmitter that will operate outside of the scope of the regulations. Refer to “User’s Guide” Exhibit 8 Address compliance with the Commission's RF exposure limits in Sections 1.1310 and 2.1093. In addition, spread spectrum transmitters operating under Section 15.247 are required to Refer to MPE sections of address RF exposure compliance in accordance test reports with Section 15.247(b)(4). Transmitter meets MPE calculations of 47 CFR 1.1307(b)(1). o

Atheros Communications, Inc. 5480 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054 t 408 773 5200 f 408 773 9940 www.atheros.com Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 11/5/2007 Dear Examiner: We request the following portions of our application be withheld from public inspection as provided under FCC section 0.459 (FCC ID : PPD-AR5BHB63): Block Diagram & Theory of Operation Schematics Antenna Specifications These documents contain details of the proprietary operation of the product not readily discernible - even to technically sophisticated individuals - from our hardware and constitute trade secrets. In addition, pursuant to Public Notice DA 04-1705, in order to comply with the marketing regulations in 47 CFR §2.803 and importation rules in 47 CFR §2.1204, while ensuring that business sensitive information remains confidential until the actual marketing of newly authorized devices, we request the commission grant short-term confidentiality for the following attachments until 45 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization: External Photos Internal Photos Test Setup Photos User Manual It is our understanding that all other attachments must be made available for public review once the grant of equipment authorization is issued. Sincerely, Michael Green Manager of Global Product Compliance

Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202 Date of Issue: January 8, 2008 EXTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF EUT Page 1 Total Page: 3 Rev. 00

PROPOSED FCC ID LABEL AND LOCATION Bottom of EUT FCC /IC Label Location ATHEROS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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. FCC ID: PPD-AR5BHB63 IC: 4104A-AR5BHB63 Model: AR5BHB63 Contains FCC ID: PPD-AR5BHB63

Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202 Date of Issue: January 8, 2008 INTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF EUT Page 2 Rev.00 Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202 Date of Issue: January 8, 2008 Page 3 Rev.00

Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202-RP1 FCC ID: PPD-AR5BHB63 Date of Issue: January 8, 2008 Note: This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of Compliance Certification Services Inc. This document may be altered or revised by Compliance Certification Services Inc. personnel only, and shall be noted in the revision section of the document. Page 1 Total Page: 76 Rev. 00 FCC 47 CFR PART 15 SUBPART C TEST REPORT For MiniPCIexpress 802.11 b/g transceiver Model: AR5BHB63 Trade Name: Atheros Issued to Atheros Communications, Inc. 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 Issued by Compliance Certification Services Inc. No. 81-1, Lane 210, Bade Rd. 2, Luchu Hsiang, Taoyuan Hsien, (338) Taiwan, R.O.C. http://www.ccsemc.com.tw [email protected] Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202-RP1 FCC ID: PPD-AR5BHB63 Date of Issue: January 8, 2008 Page 2 Rev. 00 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. TEST RESULT CERTIFICATION....................................................................................................3 2. EUT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................................................4 3. TEST METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................................5 3.1 EUT CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................5 3.2 EUT EXERCISE....................................................................................................................................5 3.3 GENERAL TEST PROCEDURES.............................................................................................................5 3.4 FCC PART 15.205 RESTRICTED BANDS OF OPERATIONS........................................................6 3.5 DESCRIPTION OF TEST MODES...........................................................................................................7 4. INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION........................................................................................................8 4.1 MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION......................................................................................8 4.2 MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT USED.........................................................................................8 5. FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATIONS..........................................................................................9 5.1 FACILITIES .........................................................................................................................................9 5.2 EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................................9 5.3 TABLE OF ACCREDITATIONS AND LISTINGS.....................................................................................10 6. SETUP OF EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST.......................................................................................11 6.1 SETUP CONFIGURATION OF EUT.......................................................................................................11 6.2 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT...............................................................................................................11 7. FCC PART 15.247 REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................12 7.1 6DB BANDWIDTH.............................................................................................................................12 7.2 PEAK POWER....................................................................................................................................16 7.3 AVERAGE POWER............................................................................................................................21 7.4 BAND EDGES MEASUREMENT................................................................................................25 7.5 PEAK POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY....................................................................................................42 7.6 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS................................................................................................................47 7.7 POWERLINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS...............................................................................................68 APPENDIX I RADIO FREQUENCY EXPOSURE...............................................................................71 APPENDIX II PHOTOGRAPHS OF TEST SETUP.............................................................................73 Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202-RP1 FCC ID: PPD-AR5BHB63 Date of Issue: January 8, 2008 Page 3 Rev. 00 1. TEST RESULT CERTIFICATION Applicant: Atheros Communications, Inc. 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 Equipment Under Test: MiniPCIexpress 802.11 b/g transceiver Trade Name: Atheros Model: AR5BHB63 Date of Test: December 19, 2007 ~ January 8, 2008 APPLICABLE STANDARDS STANDARD TEST RESULT FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart C No non-compliance noted Deviation from Applicable Standard None We hereby certify that: The above equipment was tested by Compliance Certification Services Inc. The test data, data evaluation, test procedures, and equipment configurations shown in this report were made in accordance with the procedures given in ANSI C63.4: 2003 and the energy emitted by the sample EUT tested as described in this report is in compliance with the requirements of FCC Rules Part 15.207, 15.209, 15.247. The test results of this report relate only to the tested sample EUT identified in this report. Approved by: Reviewed by: Rex Lai Amanda Wu Section Manager Section Manager Compliance Certification Services Inc. Compliance Certification Services Inc. Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202-RP1 FCC ID: PPD-AR5BHB63 Date of …

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Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202-RP1 FCC ID: PPD-AR5BHB63 Date of Issue: January 8, 2008 Page 73 Rev. 00 APPENDIX II PHOTOGRAPHS OF TEST SETUP CONDUCTED EMISSIONS SETUP PHOTOS Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202-RP1 FCC ID: PPD-AR5BHB63 Date of Issue: January 8, 2008 Page 74 Rev. 00 RADIATED EMISSIONS SETUP PHOTOS PIFA Antenna: Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202-RP1 FCC ID: PPD-AR5BHB63 Date of Issue: January 8, 2008 Page 75 Rev. 00 Dipole Antenna: Compliance Certification Services Inc. Report No.: 71218202-RP1 FCC ID: PPD-AR5BHB63 Date of Issue: January 8, 2008 Page 76 Rev. 00 POWERLINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS SETUP PHOTOS