Alpha WMC-AC01 User manual

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Manual
Model Number : WMC-AC01
Wireless AC Module
Revision: 1.0
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Contents
1.0 SCOPE........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 D
OCUMENT ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 P
RODUCT F EATURES .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 F
UNCTIONAL B LOCK D IAGRAM ................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 G
ENERAL R EQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2.1 IEEE 802.11a Section.......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 IEEE 802.11n Section................................................................................................................................………5
2.2.3 IEEE 802.11ac Section…………………………………………………………………………………………………… .7
2.2.4 General Section ................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 S
OFTWARE R EQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Security................................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.4 M
ECHANICAL R EQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 8
2.5 C
OMPATIBILITY R EQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.6 R
EQUIREMENTS OF R ELIABILITY ,M AINTAINABILITY AND Q UALITY ..................................................................... 8
2.7 E
NVIRONMENTAL R EQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 8

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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 BCM 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
Compatible with IEEE 802.11a high rate standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data rate
Compatible with IEEE 802.11n draft standard to provide wireless 300Mbps data rate
Compatible with IEEE 802.11ac draft standard to provide wireless 1300Mbps data rate
Operation at 5.15~5.85GHz frequency band to meet worldwide regulations
Supports WEP, 802.1x, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security
Friendly user configuration and diagnostic utilities
Support Linux driver.
Supports PCIe interface .
2.0 Requirements
The following sections identify the detailed requirements of the 802.11ac PCI Express.
2.1 Functional Block Diagram : BCM-4360 (PCI-e)

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2.2 General Requirements
2.2.1 IEEE 802.11a Section
Feature Detailed Description
2.2.1.1 Standard yIEEE 802.11a
2.2.1.2 Radio and Modulation
Schemes
yBPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, with OFDM
2.2.1.3 Operating Frequency
y5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~ 5725MHz,
5725MHz~5850MHz
2.2.1.4 Channel Numbers y17 for 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11ac (VHT20)
y7 for 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT40)
y3 for 802.11ac (VHT80)
2.2.1.5 Data Rate y54Mbps
2.2.1.6 Media Access Protocol yCSMA/CA with ACK
2.2.1.7 Transmitter Output
Power
yFrequency 5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~
5725MHz
y802.11a: 145.719mW
y802.11n (HT20): 159.813mW
y802.11n (HT40): 240.954mW
y802.11ac (VHT80): 144.825mW
yFrequency 5745~5825MHz
y802.11a: 499.224mW
y802.11n (HT20): 497.682mW
y802.11n (HT40): 780.691mW
y802.11ac (VHT80): 260.749mW
Note: The maximum RF output power setting is different by channel and
individual country regulations.
2.2.1.8 Effective Isotropic
Radiated Power
yEIRP17.5dbm@ CH36~CH64
yEIRP29.5dbm@ CH149~CH165
2.2.1.9 Receiver Sensitivity
yError Rate = 10% at room temperature.
–82dBm at 6Mbps
–81dBm at 9Mbps
–79dBm at 12Mbps
–77dBm at 18Mbps
–74dBm at 24Mbps
–70dBm at 36Mbps
–66dBm at 48Mbps
–65dBm at 54Mbps
2.2.2 IEEE 802.11n Section
Feature Detailed Description
2.2.2.1 Standard yIEEE 802.11n
2.2.2.2 Radio and Modulation
Schemes
yBPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
2.2.2.3 Operating Frequency
y5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~ 5725MHz,
5725MHz~5850MHz
2.2.2.4 Channel Numbers
y17 for 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11ac (VHT20)
y7 for 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT40)
y3 for 802.11ac
(
VHT80
)
2.2.2.5 Data Rate y450 Mb
p
s
2.2.2.6 Media Access Protocol yCSMA/CA with ACK

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Feature Detailed Description
2.2.2.7 Transmitter Output
Power
yFrequency 5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~ 5725MHz
y802.11a: 145.719mW
y802.11n (HT20): 159.813mW
y802.11n (HT40): 240.954mW
y802.11ac (VHT80): 144.825mW
yFrequency 5745~5825MHz
y802.11a: 499.224mW
y802.11n (HT20): 497.682mW
y802.11n (HT40): 780.691mW
y802.11ac (VHT80): 260.749mW
N
ote: The maximum RF output power setting is different by channel and
individual country regulations.
2.2.2.8 Receiver Sensitivity yN mode HT20(MHZ)
-82dBm at (MCS0/8/16)
-79dBm at (MCS1/9/17)
-77dBm at (MCS2/10/18)
-74dBm at (MCS3/11/19)
-70dBm at (MCS4/12/20)
-66dBm at (MCS5/13/21)
-65dBm at (MCS6/14/22)
-64dBm at (MCS7/15/23)
yN mode HT40(MHZ)
-79dBm at (MCS0/8/16)
-76dBm at (MCS1/9/17)
-74dBm at (MCS2/10/18)
-71dBm at (MCS3/11/19)
-67dBm at (MCS4/12/20)
-63dBm at (MCS5/13/21)
-62dBm at (MCS6/14/22)
-61dBm at (MCS7/15/23)

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2.2.3 IEEE 802.11ac Section
#Feature Detailed Description
2.2.3.1 Standard yIEEE 802.11ac
2.2.3.2 Radio and Modulation
Schemes
yOFDM
2.2. 3.3 Operating Frequency y5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~ 5725MHz,
5725MHz~5850MHz
2.2. 3.4 Channel Numbers y17 for 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11ac (VHT20)
y7 for 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT40)
y3 for 802.11ac (VHT80)
2.2. 3.5 Data Rate y1300 Mbps
2.2. 3.6 Media Access Protocol yCSMA/CA with ACK
2.2.3.7 Transmitter Output
Power
yFrequency 5150~5350MHz, 5470~ 5600MHz & 5650MHz ~
5725MHz
y802.11a: 145.719mW
y802.11n (HT20): 159.813mW
y802.11n (HT40): 240.954mW
y802.11ac (VHT80): 144.825mW
yFrequency 5745~5825MHz
y802.11a: 499.224mW
y802.11n (HT20): 497.682mW
y802.11n (HT40): 780.691mW
y802.11ac (VHT80): 260.749mW
Note: The maximum RF output power setting is different by channel and
individual country regulations.

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# Feature Detailed Description
2.2. 3..9 Receiver Sensitivity VHT 20
-82dBm at (MCS0)
-79dBm at (MCS1)
-77dBm at (MCS2)
-74dBm at (MCS3)
-70dBm at (MCS4)
-66dBm at (MCS5)
-65dBm at (MCS6)
-64dBm at (MCS7)
-59dBm at (MCS8)
-57dBm at (MCS9)
VHT 40
-79dBm at (MCS0)
-76dBm at (MCS1)
-74dBm at (MCS2)
-71dBm at (MCS3)
-67dBm at (MCS4)
-63dBm at (MCS5)
-62dBm at (MCS6)
-61dBm at (MCS7)
-56dBm at (MCS8)
-54dBm at (MCS9)
VHT 80
-76dBm at (MCS0)
-73dBm at (MCS1)
-71dBm at (MCS2)
-68dBm at (MCS3)
-64dBm at (MCS4)
-60dBm at (MCS5)
-59dBm at (MCS6)
-58dBm at (MCS7)
-53dBm at (MCS8)
-51dBm at (MCS9)
2.2.4 General Section
# Feature Detailed Description
2.2.4.1 Antenna Connector Three UFL compatible antenna connectors
2.2.4.2 Operating Voltage
5VDC +/- 5%
2.2.4.3 Current
Consumption
5.1W 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
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.

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Configuration
Configuration allows you to configure parameters for wireless networking.
Security
Supports enhanced security WEP, 802.1x, WPA and WPA2.
2.3.1 Security
# Feature Detailed Description
2.3.1.1 Encryption RC4 encryption algorithm
Support 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption
Support open system (OSA) and shared key authentication (SKA)
2.3.1.2 WEP Management Four WEP keys can be selected
STA with WEP off will never associate any AP with WEP enabled
WEP Key Format: Option for Hex format
2.3.1.3 802.1x Support EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and EAP-PEAP
2.3.1.4 WPA/WPA2 Support WPA/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2-EAP
Support Cipher Mode AES and TKIP
2.4 Mechanical Requirements
# Feature Detailed Description
2.4.1 Length 77 mm (PCB)
2.4.2 Width 66 mm (PCB)
2.4.3 Height 1mm (PCB)
2.5 Compatibility Requirements
This device passes the following compatibility requirements.
# Feature Detailed Description
2.5.1 Wi-Fi Meet Wi-Fi certification for IEEE 802.11a/n product
2.5.2 Physical Layer and
Functionality
Meet Alpha Networks Engineering Test Plan and Test Report
2.5.3 Green Part Compliance to RoHS.
2.6 Requirements of Reliability, Maintainability and Quality
# Feature Detailed Description
2.6.1 MTBF Mean Time Between Failure > 30,000 hours
2.6.2 Maintainability
There is no scheduled preventive maintenance required
2.6.3 Quality The product quality is followed-up by ALPHA factory quality control
system
2.7 Environmental Requirements
# Feature Detailed Description
2.7.1 Operating
Temperature
Conditions
The product is capable of continuous reliable operation when operating
in ambient temperature of 0 кto +40к.
2.7.2 Non-Operating
Temperature
Conditions
Neither subassemblies is damaged nor the operational performance is
degraded when restored to the operating temperature after exposing to
storage temperature in the range of –20 кto +75 к.
2.7.3 Operating
Humidity
The product is capable of continuous reliable operation when subjected
to relative humidity in the range of 10% and 90% non-condensing.

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# Feature Detailed Description
conditions
2.7.4 Non-Operating
Humidity
Conditions
The product is not damaged nor the performance is degraded after
exposure to relative humidity ranging from 5% to 95% non-condensing

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz / 5.47 ~5.725GHz frequency range, it is
restricted to indoor environment. The band from 5600-5650MHz will be
disabled by the software during the manufacturing and cannot be changed by
the end user. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E,
Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
T
he transceiver antenna must be placed above the PCBA board ,it can not be
obscured by the PCBA board and any metal parts.
T
he antennas spcaing must keep from 3cm to 12cm.
If antenna installed inside a box , the box shall not conrtain any metal
characteristics.