RRK-WMPN09CWireless Mini PCI module

Alpha Networks Proprietary and Confidential Information User Manual For Wireless Mini PCI Adapter (Atheros AR9223) Model Number : WMP-N09C Revision: 1.3 This document contains confidential proprietary information and is the property of Alpha Networks Inc.. The contents of this document may not be disclosed to unauthorized persons without the written consent of Alpha Networks Inc.. Company Confidential Company Confidential Alpha Networks Proprietary and Confidential Information 3 Operation Manual Test Utility Installation: 1. Unzip “ ART_v0_7_b27_ar928xALL 2. The utility must run on WinXP or Vista Hardware Installation: Before insert the card, please execute the below instruction at first!! 1. WinXP OS: Enter in the directory: C:\ v0_7_b27_ar928xALL \art_driver\bin\xp Execute the uninst_old_drv.bat: Execute the inst_new_drv_xp.bat Vista OS: Enter in the directory: C:\ v0_7_b27_ar928xALL \art_driver\bin\Vista Execute the uninst_old_drv.bat: Execute the inst_new_drv_xp.bat 2. Insert the card, then install the driver, the driver is located at WinXP OS and Vista OS: C:\ v0_7_b27_ar928xALL \art\bin Configuration: 1. Enter the DOS command mode, then change the directory to: C:\ v0_7_b27_ar928xALL \art\bin 2. Input the instruction: art \id=2091 Then press enter. ART TEST MODE: 1. Once utility is executed, a menu with test options will appear. To run a test, press the character key that is assigned to the test option. For example, press “c” to run the continuous transmit test, or press “r ” to run the continuous receive test. Company Confidential Alpha Networks Proprietary and Confidential Information 4 For example: press “h” to choice single chain or both chains in test mode. Company Confidential Alpha Networks Proprietary and Confidential Information 5 2. Continuous Transmit Options: a. Before the continuous Transmit test, need to press “e” first The command will load the calibrate data to the EPROM, and then the card can transmit the target power. b. The channel frequency, data rate and output power could be changed in continuous transmit options. Press “c” to increase the output power, 11g Power ( data rate 6Mbps ) is 18dBm, 11b Power is 17dBm, press ESC to return to the main Test Options menu when finished. 3. Continuous Receive Options Continuous receiver option will put the radio into receive mode to allow for radio measurement. Press ESC to return to the main Test Option menu when finished. Company Confidential Alpha Networks Proprietary and Confidential Information 6 1.0 Scope 1.1 Document This document is to specify the product requirements for 802.11n Draft 2.0 Mini PCI. This mPCI is based on Atheros chip that complied with IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 from 2.4~2.5GHz, and it is also backward compatible to comply with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standard to connect your exist 802.11 b/g wireless LAN device. 1.2 Product Features ü Compatible with IEEE 802.11g high rate standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data rate ü Compatible with IEEE 802.11b high rate standard to provide wireless 11Mbps data rate ü Compatible with IEEE 802.11n draft standard to provide wireless 300Mbps data rate ü Operation at 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz frequency band to meet worldwide regulations ü Dynamic date rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps for IEEE 802.11g ü Dynamic date rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for IEEE 802.11b ü Dynamic date rate of IEEE 802.11n scaling from MCS – 0 to MCS –15 as shown in Appendix I ü Supports WEP, 802.1x, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security ü Friendly user configuration and diagnostic utilities ü Support Linux driver. ü Supports Mini-PCI Type IIIA form factor 2.0 Requirements The following sections identify the detailed requirements of the 802.11n Draft 2.0 mPCI. 2.1 Functional Block Diagram Company Confidential Alpha Networks Proprietary and Confidential Information 7 2.2 General Requirements 2.2.1 IEEE 802.11b Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.1.1 Standard ü IEEE 802.11b 2.2.1.2 Radio and Modulation Schemes ü DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK 2.2.1.3 Operating Frequency ü 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM band 2.2.1.4 Channel Numbers ü 11 channels for United States/ Canada/ Taiwan 13 channels for Europe Countries 14 channels for Japan 2.2.1.5 Data Rate ü 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps 2.2.1.6 Media Access Protocol ü CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.1.7 Transmitter Output Power ü 802.11b: 24.90dBm 2.2.1.8 Receiver Sensitivity ü Typical Sensitivity at Which Frame (1000-byte PDUs) Error Rate = 8% ü Typical –84dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER ü Typical –90dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PER 2.2.2 IEEE 802.11g Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.2.1 Standard ü IEEE 802.11g 2.2.2.2 Radio and Modulation Type ü BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM 2.2.2.3 Operating Frequency ü 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM band 2.2.2.4 Channel Numbers ü 11 channels for United States/ Canada/ Taiwan 13 channels for Europe Countries 13 channels for Japan 2.2.2.5 Data Rate ü 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps 2.2.2.6 Media Access Protocol ü CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.2.7 Transmitter Output Power ü 802.11g: 28.41dBm 2.2.2.8 Receiver Sensitivity ü Typical Sensitivity at Which Frame (1000-byte PDUs) Error Rate = 10% ü –87dBm at 6Mbps ü –87dBm at 9Mbps ü –84dBm at 12Mbps ü –82dBm at 18Mbps ü –79dBm at 24Mbps ü –75dBm at 36Mbps ü –71dBm at 48Mbps ü –70dBm at 54Mbps 2.2.3 IEEE 802.11n Section # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.3.1 Standard ü IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 2.2.3.2 Radio and Modulation Type ü BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM Company Confidential Alpha Networks Proprietary and Confidential Information 8 # Feature Detailed Description 2.2.3.3 Operating Frequency ü 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM band 2.2.3.4 Channel Numbers ü 11 channels for United States/ Canada/ Taiwan 13 channels for Europe Countries 13 channels for Japan 2.2.3.5 Data Rate ü From MCS – 0 to MCS –15 as shown in Appendix I 2.2.3.6 Media Access Protocol ü CSMA/CA with ACK 2.2.3.7 Transmitter Output Power ü draft 802.11n (20MHz): 27.97dBm ü draft 802.11n (40MHz): 26.16dBm 2.2.3.8 Receiver Sensitivity ü Typical Sensitivity a…

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Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division Confidentiality Request FCC ID: RRK-WMPN09C Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, the Applicant hereby requests confidential treatment of information accompanying this Application as outlined below: Schematics Block Diagram The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to the Applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The Applicant understands that pursuant to Rule 0.457, disclosure of this Application and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the Grant for this application. Sincerely yours, ------------------------------------------ Kelly Tsai / Senior Manager Alpha Networks Inc. TEL: 886-3-5636666 FAX: 886- 3-5665091 E-mail: [email protected] 2009/12/20

FCC ID: RRK-WMPN09C Report No. : RF981027H03 Modular Approval Request Letter Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch Dec. 23, 2009 Dear Application Examiner, Alpha Networks Inc.’s Wireless Mini PCI module, FCC ID: RRK-WMPN09C, would like to have your authorization as a modular approval. The requirements of section 15.212 of FCC rules have been met and shown on the following statements. 1. “The modular transmitter must have its own RF shielding.” The radio portion of this module has been shielded, please see exhibition External Photo. 2. “The modular transmitter must have buffered modulation/data inputs.” The EUT has buffered data inputs, it is integrated in chip AR9223. 3. “The modular transmitter must have its own power supply regulation.” The modular transmitter has its own power supply regulation built in AR9223. 4. “The modular transmitter must comply with the antenna requirements of section 15.203 and 15.204(C).” The EUT meets the FCC antenna requirements. The spurious emission, unique antenna connector and photo of antennas are shown in the test report. 5. “The modular transmitter must be tested in a stand-alone configuration” The EUT was placed on an extended card which connected to Notebook Computer as a stand-alone configuration. The EUT was tested via the outside a Notebook Computer. Please see section Photographs of Test Configuration in the test report. 6. “The modular transmitter must be labeled with its own FCC ID number.” Please see exhibition Label Sample for the FCC ID of this module. And also in the exhibition Users Manual, there are instructions give to the OEM on how to label the end product. FCC ID: RRK-WMPN09C Report No. : RF981027H03 7. “The modular transmitter must comply with any specific rule or operating requirements applicable to the transmitter and the manufacturer must provide adequate instructions along with the module to explain any such requirements.” The EUT is compliant with all applicable FCC rules. Detail instructions for maintaining compliance are given in the Users Manual. 8. “The modular transmitter must comply with any applicable RF exposure requirements.” The EUT is compliant with all applicable RF exposure requirements. RF Exposure is addressed in the RF exposure exhibition. Please contact me if you have any further questions. Thanks for your attention. Best Regards, May Chen Deputy Manager of Hsinchu Certification Service Div. Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch

General Declaration We, Alpha Networks Inc. declares that device does not have “Ad Hoc on non-US frequencies” while applying for the follow product. FCC ID: RRK-WMPN09C If you have any questions regarding the authorization, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you! Sincerely yours, ------------------------------------------ Kelly Tsai / Senior Manager Alpha Networks Inc. TEL: 886-3-5636666 FAX: 886- 3-5665091 E-mail: [email protected] 2009/12/20

Power of Attorney To whom it may concern: I, the undersigned, Leeming, hereby authorize the person listed in below to act in behalf of me to sign all related documents for Alpha’s FCC application. Kelly Tsai / Senior Manager TEL: 886-3-5636666 FAX: 886- 3-5665091 E-mail: [email protected] Company Name: Alpha Networks Inc. Company Address: No.8 Li-shing 7th Rd., Science-based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. Authorization period: Nov 1 st , 2008 ~ Dec 21 st , 2015 If you have any questions regarding the authorization, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you! Sincerely yours, _________________________________ Leeming / Manager Alpha Networks Inc. TEL: 886-3-5636666 FAX: 886- 3-5781861 E-mail: [email protected] 2009/11/19

Power of Attorney To whom it may concern: We, the undersigned Alpha Networks Inc. hereby authorize BV CPS (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch of Taiwan to act on our behalf in all matters relating to all processes required in the FCC Part 15C and E approval and any communication needed with the national authority. Any and all acts carried out by BV CPS (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch of Taiwan on our behalf shall have the same effects as acts of our own. If you have any questions regarding the authorization, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you! Sincerely yours, ------------------------------------------ Kelly Tsai / Senior Manager Alpha Networks Inc. TEL: 886-3-5636666 FAX: 886- 3-5665091 E-mail: [email protected] 2009/12/20 To whom it may concern: We, the undersigned Alpha Networks Inc. hereby authorize BV CPS (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch of Taiwan to act on our behalf in all matters relating to all processes required in the FCC Part 15C approval and any communication needed with the national authority. Any and all acts carried out by BV CPS (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch of Taiwan on our behalf shall have the same effects as acts of our own. If you have any questions regarding the authorization, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you!

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FCC ID： RRK-WMPN09C FCC LABEL LOCATION The label will be permanently affixed at a conspicuous location on the device. Company Confidential

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FCC ID: RRK-WMPN09C Report No. RF981027H03 Operational Description This device is a Wireless Mini PCI module, which operates in the 2.4GHz frequency spectrum with throughput of up to 300Mbps which OFDM technique will be applied. If the signal to noise rate is too poor which could not support 300Mbps, the 11Mbps data rate with DSSS technique will be applied. 1. There are two antennas provided to this EUT, please refer to the following table: Chain Manufacture Model No. Net Gain (dBi) Cable Loss (dB) Antenna Type Connector Chain (0) WONDERFUL HI-TECH CO., LTD THW2045A 1.01 1 1/4λDipole Sleeve RP-SMA(M) Chain (1) WHA YU GROUP C037-511033-A (SSR-93243) 1.8 0.6 Dipole MHF 2. The EUT incorporates a MIMO function with 802.11n. Physically, the EUT provides two completed transmitters and two completed receivers. 3. The EUT is 2 * 2 spatial MIMO (2Tx & 2Rx) without beam forming function. The antenna configurations are two transmitter antennas and two receiver antennas, as there are 2 Dipole antennas. Spatial multiplexing modes for simultaneous transmission using 2 antennas, and for simultaneous receiver using 2 antennas. 4. The EUT complies with 802.11n standards and backwards compatible with 802.11b, 802.11g products. 5. The above EUT information was declared by manufacturer and for more detailed feature descriptions, please refer to the manufacturer's specifications or user's manual.

Report No.: SA981027H03 Report Format Version 3.0.0 1 RF EXPOSURE REPORT REPORT NO.: SA981027H03 MODEL NO.: WMP-N09C ACCORDING: FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure IEEE C95.1 APPLICANT: Alpha Networks Inc. ADDRESS: No. 8 Li-shing 7th Rd., Science-based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. ISSUED BY: Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch LAB LOCATION: No. 81-1, Lu Liao Keng, 9th Ling, Wu Lung Tsuen, Chiung Lin Hsiang, Hsin Chu Hsien 307, Taiwan. Report No.: SA981027H03 Report Format Version 3.0.0 2 RF Exposure Measurement 1. Introduction In this document, we try to prove the safety of radiation harmfulness to the human body for our product. The limit for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) specified in FCC 1.1310 is followed. The Gain of the antenna used in this product is measured in a Fully Anechoic Chamber (FAC) calibrated for antenna measurement in our lab, and also the maximum total power input to the antenna is measured. Through the Friis transmission formula and the maximum gain of the antenna, we can calculate the distance, away from the product, where the limit of MPE is reached. Although the Friis transmission formula is a far field assumption, the calculated result of that is an over-prediction for near field power density. We will take that as the worst case to specify the safety range. 2. RF Exposure Limit According to FCC 1.1310: The criteria listed in the following table shall be used to evaluate the environmental impact of human exposure to radio-frequency (RF) radiation as specified in 1.1307(b) LIMITS FOR MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (A/m) Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) Average Time (minutes) (A)Limits For Occupational / Control Exposures 300-1500 ... ... F/300 6 1500-100,000 ... ... 5 6 (B)Limits For General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure 300-1500 ... ... F/1500 30 1500-100,000 ... ... 1.0 30 F = Frequency in MHz Report No.: SA981027H03 Report Format Version 3.0.0 3 3. Friis Formula Friis transmission formula : Pd = (Pout*G) / (4*pi*r 2 ) where Pd = power density in mW/cm 2 Pout = output power to antenna in mW G = gain of antenna in linear scale Pi = 3.1416 R = distance between observation point and center of the radiator in cm Pd is the limit of MPE, 1 mW/cm 2 . If we know the maximum Gain of the antenna and the total power input to the antenna, through the calculation, we will know the MPE value at distance 20cm. Ref. : David K. Cheng, Field and Wave Electromagnetics, Second Edition, Page 640, Eq. (11-133). 4. EUT Operating condition The software provided by Manufacturer enabled the EUT to transmit and receive data at lowest, middle and highest channel individually. 5. Classification The antenna of this product, under normal use condition, is at least 20cm away from the body of the user. Warning statement to the user for keeping at least 20cm or more separation distance with the antenna should be included in users manual. So, this device is classified as Mobile Device. Report No.: SA981027H03 Report Format Version 3.0.0 4 6. TEST RESULTS 6.1 Antenna Gain There are two antennas provided to this EUT, please refer to the following table: Chain Manufacture Model No. Net Gain (dBi) Cable Loss (dB) Antenna Type Connector Chain (0) WONDERFUL HI-TECH CO., LTD THW2045A 1.01 1 1/4λDipole Sleeve RP-SMA(M) Chain (1) WHA YU GROUP C037-511033-A (SSR-93243) 1.8 0.6 Dipole MHF 6.2 Output Power Into Antenna & RF Exposure value at distance 20cm: 802.11b: Channel Channel Frequency (MHz) Output Power to Antenna (mW) Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) Limit of Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) 1 2412 251.8 0.076 1.0 6 2437 332.0 0.100 1.0 11 2462 240.4 0.072 1.0 802.11g: Channel Channel Frequency (MHz) Output Power to Antenna (mW) Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) Limit of Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) 1 2412 463.5 0.140 1.0 6 2437 726.2 0.219 1.0 11 2462 597.4 0.180 1.0 Report No.: SA981027H03 Report Format Version 3.0.0 5 802.11n (20MHz): Channel Channel Frequency (MHz) Output Power to Antenna (mW) Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) Limit of Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) 1 2412 557.2 0.168 1.0 6 2437 735.0 0.221 1.0 11 2462 475.8 0.143 1.0 802.11n (40MHz): Channel Channel Frequency (MHz) Output Power to Antenna (mW) Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) Limit of Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) 1 2422 289.2 0.087 1.0 4 2437 633.1 0.191 1.0 7 2452 289.2 0.087 1.0

Report No.: RF981027H03 1 Report Format Version 3.0.0 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO.: RF981027H03 MODEL NO.: WMP-N09C RECEIVED: Oct. 27, 2009 TESTED: Nov. 04 to 16, 2009 ISSUED: Dec. 15, 2009 APPLICANT: Alpha Networks Inc. ADDRESS: No. 8 Li-shing 7th Rd., Science-based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. ISSUED BY: Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch Hsin Chu Laboratory ADDRESS: No. 81-1, Lu Liao Keng, 9th Ling, Wu Lung Tsuen, Chiung Lin Hsiang, Hsin Chu Hsien 307, Taiwan This test report consists of 80 pages in total. It may be duplicated completely for legal use with the approval of the applicant. It should not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of our laboratory. The client should not use it to claim product endorsement by TAF or any government agencies. The test results in the report only apply to the tested sample. Report No.: RF981027H03 2 Report Format Version 3.0.0 Table of Contents 1. CERTIFICATION....................................................................................................4 2. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS............................................................................5 2.1 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY..........................................................................6 3. GENERAL INFORMATION.....................................................................................7 3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EUT.......................................................................7 3.2 DESCRIPTION OF TEST MODES.........................................................................9 3.2.1 TEST MODE APPLICABILITY AND TESTED CHANNEL DETAIL..............10 3.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF APPLIED STANDARDS.......................................13 3.4 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPORT UNITS..................................................................14 3.5 CONFIGURATION OF SYSTEM UNDER TEST...................................................14 4. TEST TYPES AND RESULTS..............................................................................15 4.1 CONDUCTED EMISSION MEASUREMENT........................................................15 4.1.1 LIMITS OF CONDUCTED EMISSION MEASUREMENT............................15 4.1.2 TEST INSTRUMENTS................................................................................15 4.1.3 TEST PROCEDURES.................................................................................16 4.1.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD.......................................................16 4.1.5 TEST SETUP..............................................................................................17 4.1.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS................................................................17 4.1.7 TEST RESULTS..........................................................................................18 4.2 RADIATED EMISSION MEASUREMENT.............................................................20 4.2.1 LIMITS OF RADIATED EMISSION MEASUREMENT.................................20 4.2.2 TEST INSTRUMENTS................................................................................21 4.2.3 TEST PROCEDURES.................................................................................22 4.2.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD.......................................................22 4.2.5 TEST SETUP..............................................................................................23 4.2.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS................................................................23 4.2.7 TEST RESULTS..........................................................................................24 4.3 6dB BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT....................................................................56 4.3.1 LIMITS OF 6dB BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT........................................56 4.3.2 TEST INSTRUMENTS................................................................................56 4.3.3 TEST PROCEDURE...................................................................................57 4.3.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD.......................................................57 4.3.5 TEST SETUP..............................................................................................57 4.3.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS................................................................57 4.3.7 TEST RESULTS..........................................................................................58 4.4 MAXIMUM PEAK OUTPUT POWER....................................................................62 4.4.1 LIMITS OF MAXIMUM PEAK OUTPUT POWER MEASUREMENT...........62 4.4.2 INSTRUMENTS..........................................................................................62 Report No.: RF981027H03 3 Report Format Version 3.0.0 4.4.3 TEST PROCEDURES.................................................................................62 4.4.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD.......................................................62 4.4.5 TEST SETUP..............................................................................................62 4.4.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS................................................................62 4.4.7 TEST RESULTS..........................................................................................63 4.5 POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY MEASUREMENT................................................65 4.5.1 LIMITS OF POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY MEASUREMENT...................65 4.5.2 TEST INSTRUMENTS................................................................................65 4.5.3 TEST PROCEDURE...................................................................................65 4.5.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD.......................................................65 4.5.5 TEST SETUP..............................................................................................65 4.5.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITION..................................................................65 4.5.7 TEST RE…

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1 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE TEST CONFIGURATION CONDUCTED EMISSION TEST 2 RADIATED EMISSION TEST 3