Gigabyte GN-WLMS502 User manual

GN-WLMS502
IEEE 802.11b PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card
User’s Manual
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Rev. 1.0 First Edition

Contents
CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 1
1-1. I NTRODUCTION TO T HE W IRELESS L AN C ARD ..............................................................1
1-2. F EATURES .................................................................................................................1
1-3. P HYSICAL D IMENSIONS /P ACKAGING ............................................................................1
CHAPTER 2. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................... 2

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Chapter 1. Product Overview
1-1. Introduction to The Wireless LAN Card
This wireless LAN (Local Area Network) card is composed of the IEEE 802.11b MAC,
Baseband, and radio components, PCMCIA interface, and two built-in antennas. This
product adopts the direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) technology and the DBPSK,
DQPSK, and CCK modulation mode to provide a very stable wireless communication
quality and an excellent signal receiver capability.
Our product features the compact size, low power consumption, and power management
functions, and provides a high-speed wireless data communication. Therefore, our
product is ideally suitable for being integrated into Access Point, Router or Gateway and
the other network products.
1-2. Features
!Conforms to IEEE 802.11b specification.
!Transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 11Mbps.
!Dynamically scales the data rate to 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps.
!Automatic power management to reduce battery consumption.
!Supports 64-bit /128-bit WEP encryption.
!Provide Tertiary 1.2.1 (AP mode firmware) for customer to build their wireless
communication function.
1-3. Physical Dimensions/Packaging
Dimensions: 88 mm x 54 mm x 6 mm
This wireless LAN card conforms to the PC card Type II Standard.

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Chapter 2. Specification
4-1. System
Standards IEEE 802.11b compliant, Wi-Fi compatible
Host Interface PCMCIA PC Card Type II
Modulation 1Mbps: DBPSK; 2Mbps: DQPSK; 5.5 and 11 Mbps: CCK
Transmission Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
Operating Voltage 3.3V
Operating Range Open space: 100 - 300m; Indoor: 30 - 100m
4-2. RF Performance
Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz (subject to local regulation)
Radio Technology DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
11 Channels (US, Canada) 4 channels (France)
Number of Channel 14 Channels (Japan) 13 Channels (Most European countries, ETSI)
Output Power 13.5dBm @ Nominal Temp Range
Receive Sensitivity Typical: - 81dBm @ 11 Mbps date rate, 8% PER
Antenna Two MMCX connectors for external antenna
4-3.Safety Regulation and Operating Environment
FCC Part 15 (USA)
EMC certification CE (Europe)
Temperature Range Operating: 0 ~ 55 deg C, Storing: -20 ~ 65 deg C
Humidity Max. 95% Non-condensing
4-4. Software Support
AP mode firmware Tertiary 1.2.1
Roaming Supports roaming.
Security 64 bit WEP (128 bit WEP optional)
4-5. Mechanical
Dimensions 88 x 54 x 6 mm
Weight 34 g
Packaging Packaging specially used by Gigabyte.

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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.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
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.
Statement Needed to be Shown on End Product
Since this module is installed inside the end product, the end product should be affixed a
label on visible area showing that this product contain a RF module, and also its FCC ID.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

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This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as the 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required. However,
the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance
requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral
requirements, etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop
configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer
considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the
OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and
Obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labelling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed such
that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points, routers,
wireless ASDL modems, and similar equipment). The final end product must be labeled in a visible
area with the following: “ Contains TX FCC ID: JCK-GN-WLMS502 ”.
Manual Information That Must be Included
The users manual for end users must include the following information in a prominent location “
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for
this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”