PPD-AR5BXB61PCI Express 802.11 b/g Transceiver

Atheros Client Utility Help Model AR5BXB61 802.11bg WLAN Module PRELIMINARY October 2005 © 2000–2005 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 October 2005 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. 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October 2005 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Revision History Revision Description of Changes October 2005 Initial Release Atheros Communications, Inc. • v COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL October 2005 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 .....................................…

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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 Compliance Certification Services Certification Division 561F Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA 95037 October 11, 2005 To Whom It May Concern: We, the undersigned, hereby authorize the Testing Division of Compliance Engineering Services, Inc., d.b.a. Compliance Certification Services and hereafter referred to as CCS, 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 CCS on our behalf shall have the same effect as acts of our own. We, 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 Testing Division 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) 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; 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. 529 Almanor Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 t 408 773 5200 f 408 773 9940 www.atheros.com Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 10/7/2005 Dear Examiner: We request the following portions of our application be withheld from public inspection as provided under FCC section 0.459: Block Diagram Schematics Parts List Theory of Operation 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

Atheros Communications, Inc. FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61 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

PROPOSED FCC ID LABEL AND 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-AR5BXB61 FCC ID LABEL LOCATION Bottom Side of EUT PROPOSED FCC ID LABEL FOR HOST DEVICE ATHEROS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. This device contains FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61

FCC CFR47 PART 15 SUBPART C CERTIFICATION TEST REPORT FOR PCI EXPRESS 802.11 B/G TRANSCEIVER MODEL NUMBER: AR5BXB61 FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61 REPORT NUMBER: 05U3748-1 ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 12, 2005 Prepared for ATHEROS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 5480 GREAT AMERICA PARKWAY SANTA CLARA, CA 95054, USA Prepared by COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037, USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 REPORT NO: 05U3748-1 DATE: OCTOBER 12 2005 EUT: PCI EXPRESS 802.11 B/G TRANSCEIVER FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61 Page 2 of 100 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. Revision History Rev. Issue Date Revisions Revised By A 10/12/05 Initial Issue Thu REPORT NO: 05U3748-1 DATE: OCTOBER 12 2005 EUT: PCI EXPRESS 802.11 B/G TRANSCEIVER FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61 Page 3 of 100 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS............................................................................................. 4 2. TEST METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................................. 5 3. FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATION .......................................................................................... 5 4. CALIBRATION AND UNCERTAINTY.......................................................................................... 5 4.1. MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION ............................................................................. 5 4.2. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ............................................................................................... 5 5. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST............................................................................................................6 5.1. DESCRIPTION OF EUT ..............................................................................................................6 5.2. MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER .................................................................................................... 6 5.3. DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE ANTENNAS ............................................................................. 6 5.4. SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE .................................................................................................... 6 5.5. WORST-CASE CONFIGURATION AND MODE......................................................................... 6 5.6. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SETUP ................................................................................................ 7 6. TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT ................................................................................ 9 7. LIMITS AND RESULTS ................................................................................................................. 10 7.1.1. 6 dB BANDWIDTH ........................................................................................................... 10 7.1.2. 99% BANDWIDTH............................................................................................................ 18 7.1.3. PEAK OUTPUT POWER .................................................................................................. 26 7.1.4. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE ........................................................................ 35 7.1.5. AVERAGE POWER........................................................................................................... 38 7.1.6. PEAK POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY ............................................................................ 39 7.1.7. CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS.......................................................................... 47 7.2. RADIATED EMISSIONS.............................................................................................................62 7.2.1. TRANSMITTER RADIATED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ................................................. 62 7.2.2. TRANSMITTER ABOVE 1 GHz FOR 2400 TO 2483.5 MHz BAND ............................. 65 7.2.3. WORST-CASE RADIATED EMISSIONS BELOW 1 GHz ............................................. 88 7.3. POWERLINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS ................................................................................ 92 8. SETUP PHOTOS .............................................................................................................................. 96 REPORT NO: 05U3748-1 DATE: OCTOBER 12 2005 EUT: PCI EXPRESS 802.11 B/G TRANSCEIVER FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61 Page 4 of 100 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS COMPANY NAME: ATHEROS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA EUT DESCRIPTION: PCI EXPRESS 802.11 B/G TRANSCEIVER MODEL: AR5BXB61 SERIAL NUMBER: 1159F000080 DATE TESTED: OCTOBER 03-05, 2005 APPLICABLE STANDARDS STANDARD TEST RESULTS FCC PART 15 SUBPART C NO NON-COMPLIANCE NOTED Compliance Certification Services, Inc. tested the above equipment in accordance with the requirements set forth in the above standards. The test results show that the equipment tested is capable of demonstrating compliance with the requirements as documented in this report. Note: The results documented in this report apply only to the tested sample, under the conditions and modes of operation as described herein. This document may not be altered or revised in any way unless done so by Compliance Certification Services and all revisions are duly noted in the revisions section. Any alteration of this document not carri…

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REPORT NO: 05U3748-1 DATE: OCTOBER 12 2005 EUT: PCI EXPRESS 802.11 B/G TRANSCEIVER FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61 Page 96 of 100 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. 8. SETUP PHOTOS ANTENNA PORT CONDUCTED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP ANTENNA PORT CONDUCTED PHOTO REPORT NO: 05U3748-1 DATE: OCTOBER 12 2005 EUT: PCI EXPRESS 802.11 B/G TRANSCEIVER FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61 Page 97 of 100 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. RADIATED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP RADIATED FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 05U3748-1 DATE: OCTOBER 12 2005 EUT: PCI EXPRESS 802.11 B/G TRANSCEIVER FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61 Page 98 of 100 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. RADIATED BACK PHOTO REPORT NO: 05U3748-1 DATE: OCTOBER 12 2005 EUT: PCI EXPRESS 802.11 B/G TRANSCEIVER FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61 Page 99 of 100 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. POWERLINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS MEASUREMENT SETUP LINE CONDUCTED FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 05U3748-1 DATE: OCTOBER 12 2005 EUT: PCI EXPRESS 802.11 B/G TRANSCEIVER FCC ID: PPD-AR5BXB61 Page 100 of 100 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. END OF REPORT LINE CONDUCTED BACK PHOTO