PY314100255802.11ac PCI Express Card

1 Product Installation Guide For 802.11ac PCI Express Card Model Number : 11AC-AR9880 Revision: 1.0 2 Installing the Wireless PCIe Card module Step-1: Make sure Cable Modem at power off-mode and find the correct position with PCIe connector. Step-1: Installing PCIe Card module to Cable Modem PCIe Card connector 3 Step-3: Lock Screw Step-4: Connect three external Wi-Fi antennas on I-PEX connectors. step4. Power on the Cable Modem. 4 Installing the Wireless PCIe miniCard module Software  When you have completed the hardware installation, please turn on Cable Modem then software will be automatically detect PCIe wifi module and turn on device.

FCC Statement: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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. 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 device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Refering to the multi-transmitter policy, multiple-transmitter(s) and module(s) can be operated simultaneously without C2P. This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted in indoor environment only. This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is responsible for the compliance to all the rules that apply to the product into which this certified RF module is integrated. Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules are used. 20cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the users for the host this module is integrated into. Under such configuration, the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an population/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT: In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. If the size of the end product is smaller than 8x10cm, then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is required to be available in the users manual: This device complies with Part 15 of 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. LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT: The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX FCC ID: PY314100255 ". If the size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm, then the following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be available on the label: This device complies with Part 15 of 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.

Product External Specifications For 802.11ac PCI Express Card Model Number : 11AC-AR9880 Revision: 1.0 ii Contents 1.0 SCOPE........................................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 DOCUMENT................................................................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................. 3 2.0 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................ 4 2.2.1 IEEE 802.11a Section.......................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2.2 IEEE 802.11n Section.......................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2.3 IEEE 802.11ac Section ........................................................................................................................................ 4 2.2.4 General Section ................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.3 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................................................... 5 2.4 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................. 5 2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................... 5 3 1.0 Scope 1.1 Document This document is to specify the product requirements for 802.11ac PCI Express. This PCI Express card is based on Qualcomm chip that complied with IEEE 802.11ac from 5GHz, and it is also backward compatible to comply with IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11n standard. 1.2 Product Features 3x3 802.11ac or 802.11n 5 GHz Wi-Fi PCIe module 3x3 MIMO configuration 20 MHz, 260Mbps peak PHY rate 40 MHz, 600Mbps peak PHY rate 80 MHz, 1.3Gbps peak PHY rate in 802.11ac Supports WEP, 802.1x, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security Friendly user configuration and diagnostic utilities Supports PCIe interface .  2.0 Requirements The following sections identify the detailed requirements of the 802.11ac PCI Express. 4 2.1 General Requirements 2.2.1 IEEE 802.11a Section Feature Detailed Description 2.2.1.1 Standard  IEEE 802.11a 2.2.1.2 Radio and Modulation Schemes  BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, with OFDM 2.2.1.3 Data Rate  54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps 2.2.1.4 Media Access Protocol  CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.2 IEEE 802.11n Section Feature Detailed Description 2.2.2.1 Standard   IEEE 802.11n 2.2.2.2 Radio and Modulation Schemes  BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM 2.2.2.3 Data Rate   6.5~300 Mbps 2.2.2.4 Media Access Protocol   CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.3 IEEE 802.11ac Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.3.1 Standard  IEEE 802.11ac 2.2.3.2 Radio and Modulation Schemes  BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM , up to 256QAM with OFDM 2.2. 3.3 Data Rate  6.5~1300 Mbps 2.2. 3.4 Media Access Protocol  CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.4 General Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.4.1 Antenna Connector  Three antenna connectors 2.2.4.2 Operating Voltage  3.3VDC for SOC 4.2VDC for PA 2.2.4.3 Current Consumption  4.5W is use on continue TX 2.2.4.4 Form Factor and Interface  Mini-card form factor with signal of PCI-e Gen1 X1 lane 5 2.3 Software Requirements The Configuration Software supports Linux driver. This configuration software includes the following functions: Information Information allows you to monitor network status. Configuration Configuration allows you to configure parameters for wireless networking. Security Supports WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2, AES, TKIP and WPS(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 2.4 Mechanical Requirements # Feature Detailed Description 2.4.1 Length 50.76 mm (PCB) 2.4.2 Width 50.05mm (PCB) 2.4.3 Height 3.3mm (PCB) 2.7 Environmental Requirements # Feature Detailed Description 2.7.1 Operating Temperature Conditions 0 °C to +40°C.

NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, California 95134, USA Tel: 4088903657 / Fax: 4089078097 Confidential Letter Date: 2014/3/10 Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Equipment Authorization Division 7345 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, Maryland 21046 Subject: Confidentiality Request for FCC ID：PY314100255 Gentlemen: The form 731 and application have been electronically submitted and any attachments will be up loaded to your web site to be used in obtaining a grant of certification. Short-term Pursuant to DA 04-1705 of the Commission’s pubic notice, we request short-term confidential treatment for the following information until 180 days after the Grant Date of Equipment Authorization in order to ensure sensitive business information remains confidential until the actual marketing of the device: 1. External Photos 2. Internal Photos 3. Test Setup photos 4. User’s Manual Permanent NETGEAR, Inc. requests that the material in the following files be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 0.457 of the Commission’s Rules, 47 C.F.R. 0.459, following grant of the application. 1. Block Diagram 2. Circuit Diagram 3. Operational Description Should you require any further information, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Applicant’s company name : NETGEAR, Inc. Applicant’s company address : 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, California 95134, USA Signature : Name and Job Title : David Kay / Regulatory Compliance Manager E-Mail : [email protected] Tel. : 4088903657

NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, California 95134, USA Tel: 4088903657 / Fax: 4089078097 Power of Attorney Date: 2014/3/10 Dear Sir, I hereby have entrusted the following person to be a proxy regarding application for Type Certification. Sporton International Inc. Address : No.8, Lane 724, Bo-ai St., Jhubei City, HsinChu County 302, Taiwan, R.O.C. Name : Leo Huang Job Title : Manager e-mail : [email protected] I am therefore responsible for the contents of the application. Brand name and model type of the specified radio equipment: NETGEAR / 11AC-AR9880 FCC ID: PY314100255 Product name: 802.11ac PCI Express Card FCC Grantee contact person information. Applicant’s company name : NETGEAR, Inc. Applicant’s company address : 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, California 95134, USA Signature : Name and Job Title : David Kay / Regulatory Compliance Manager E-Mail : [email protected] Tel. : 4088903657

Page No. : 21 Module Approval Request Letter Subject: Module Approval Date: 2014/3/19 FCC ID: PY314100255 Dear Reviewer, We, Sporton International Inc., are authorized by NETGEAR, Inc. to have their state-of-the-art 802.11ac PCI Express Card approved under module approval authorization. The application of this module is specified to mobile host equipment. The requirements regulated in Public Notice DA00-1407 have been fulfilled and clearly explained below. 1. The requirement of RF shielding: The shielding of the radio portion can be demonstrated in exhibition External Photo. 2. The requirement of buffered inputs: Buffered data inputs stage has been integrated in chip QCA9880. 3. The requirement of power supply regulation: The power regulator has been integrated in chip QCA9880. 4. The requirements of section 15.203 and 15.204(C): The requirements of antenna connector and spurious emission have been fulfilled. Please reference the exhibition Test Report. 5. The requirement of stand-alone test configuration: Please reference exhibition Test Configuration Photo for the stand-alone test configuration. 6. The requirement of labeling: The instruction on the labeling rule of the end product has been stated in the users manual of this module. Please also see the exhibition Label Sample. 7. The requirement of compliance on specific rule or operating requirements: The required FCC rule has been fulfilled and all the instructions for maintaining compliance has been clearly stated in the Users Manual. 8. The requirement of RF exposure: Please refer exhibition RF Exposure for the compliance of MPE RF exposure rule. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions of this request letter. Thank you. Company name : Sporton International Inc. Company Address : No.8, Lane 724, Bo-ai St., Jhubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan, R.O.C. Signature : Name : Leo Huang Job Title : Manager

Report No.: 371750 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : 1 OF 3 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Mar. 19, 2014 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Photographs of EUT Report No.: 371750 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : 2 OF 3 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Mar. 19, 2014 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Report No.: 371750 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : 3 OF 3 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Mar. 19, 2014 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Note: There are six antennas winded on the kit, three antennas for 2.4GHz, three antennas for 5GHz, we used only three antennas of 5GHz antennas.

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Report No.: 371750 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : 1 OF 2 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Mar. 19, 2014 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Photographs of EUT Report No.: 371750 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : 2 OF 2 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Mar. 19, 2014 FAX : 886-3-327-0973

Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : B1 of B3 Appendix B. Maximum Permissible Exposure Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : B2 of B3 1. Maximum Permissible Exposure 1.1. Applicable Standard Systems operating under the provisions of this section shall be operated in a manner that ensures that the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess limit for maximum permissible exposure. In accordance with 47 CFR FCC Part 2 Subpart J, section 2.1091 this device has been defined as a mobile device whereby a distance of 0.2 m normally can be maintained between the user and the device. (A) Limits for Occupational / Controlled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) Power Density (S) (mW/ cm²) Averaging Time |E|²,|H|² or S (minutes) 0.3-3.0 614 1.63 (100)* 6 3.0-30 1842 / f 4.89 / f (900 / f)* 6 30-300 61.4 0.163 1.0 6 300-1500 F/300 6 1500-100,000 5 6 (B) Limits for General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) Power Density (S) (mW/ cm²) Averaging Time |E|²,|H|² or S (minutes) 0.3-1.34 614 1.63 (100)* 30 1.34-30 824/f 2.19/f (180/f)* 30 30-300 27.5 0.073 0.2 30 300-1500 F/1500 30 1500-100,000 1.0 30 Note: f = frequency in MHz ; *Plane-wave equivalent power density 1.2. MPE Calculation Method E (V/m) ＝ d GP30 Power Density: Pd (W/m²) ＝ 377 2 E E ＝ Electric field (V/m) P ＝ Average RF output power (W) G ＝ EUT Antenna numeric gain (numeric) d ＝ Separation distance between radiator and human body (m) The formula can be changed to Pd ＝ 2 377 30 d GP   From the EUT RF output power, the minimum mobile separation distance, d=0.2m, as well as the gain of the used antenna, the RF power density can be obtained. Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : B3 of B3 1.3. Calculated Result and Limit For 5GHz UNII Band: Antenna Type : PIFA Antenna Max Conducted Power for IEEE 802.11ac VHT 40 : 16.73 dBm Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (numeric) Average Output Power (dBm) Average Output Power (mW) Power Density (S) (mW/cm²) Limit of Power Density (S) (mW/cm²) Test Result 4.00 2.5119 16.7298 47.0959 0.023547 1 Complies For 5GHz ISM Band: Antenna Type : PIFA Antenna Max Conducted Power for IEEE 802.11a: 28.66 dBm Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (numeric) Average Output Power (dBm) Average Output Power (mW) Power Density (S) (mW/cm²) Limit of Power Density (S) (mW/cm²) Test Result 4.00 2.5119 28.6552 733.7104 0.366839 1 Complies

Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : A1 of A8 Appendix A. Test Photos Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : A2 of A8 1. Photographs of Conducted Emissions Test Configuration Test Mode: Mode 1 FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : A3 of A8 CLOSE VIEW Note: There are six antennas winded on the kit, three antennas for 2.4GHz, three antennas for 5GHz, we used only three antennas of 5GHz antennas. Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : A4 of A8 2. Photographs of Radiated Emissions Test Configuration Test Configuration: 9kHz ~30MHz / Test Mode: Mode 1 FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : A5 of A8 Test Configuration: 30MHz~1GHz Test Mode: Mode 1 FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : A6 of A8 CLOSE VIEW Note: There are six antennas winded on the kit, three antennas for 2.4GHz, three antennas for 5GHz, we used only three antennas of 5GHz antennas. Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : A7 of A8 Test Configuration: Above 1GHz Test Mode: Mode 1 FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Report No.: FR371750 FCC ID: PY314100255 Page No. : A8 of A8 CLOSE VIEW Note: There are six antennas winded on the kit, three antennas for 2.4GHz, three antennas for 5GHz, we used only three antennas of 5GHz antennas.