IEI Technology WIFI-RT3593-DB User manual

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IEITechnology Corp.
User Manual
WIFI-RT3593-DB
MODEL:
Wireless LAN Module with RT3593 single chip,
3T3R, dualband, RoHS
Rev. 1.00 - 6 July, 2012
WIFI-RT3593-DB CPU Card

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Revision
Date Version Changes
6 July 2012 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
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owners.

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Table ofContents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 3
1.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 4
1.5 PIN DEFINE................................................................................................................. 5
2 UNPACKING................................................................................................................. 6
2.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................ 7
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................... 7
2.3 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................. 8
3 SOFTWARE DRIVERS................................................................................................ 9
3.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 10
3.3 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION...................................................................................... 13
AHAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ......................................................... 16
A.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY....................................... 17
B FCC STANDARDS...................................................................................................... 19
B.1 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION .................................................................................... 20
C END PRODUCT LABELING ................................................................................... 22
C.1 END PRODUCT LABELING........................................................................................ 23

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: WIFI-RT3593-DB ..........................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: WIFI-RT3593-DB Dimensions (mm)...........................................................................3
Figure 3-1: License Agreement...................................................................................................10
Figure 3-2: Setup Type.................................................................................................................11
Figure 3-3: Configuration Tool....................................................................................................11
Figure 3-4: Ready to Install the Program ...................................................................................12
Figure 3-5: Setup Status ..............................................................................................................12
Figure 3-6: Installation Complete................................................................................................13
Figure 3-7: Main Menu..................................................................................................................13
Figure 3-8: Available Networks ...................................................................................................14
Figure 3-9: Authentication and Encryption................................................................................14
Figure 3-10: WPA Preshared Key................................................................................................15

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: WIFI-RT3593-DB Technical Specifications.................................................................4
Table 1-2: WIFI-RT3593-DB Pinouts..............................................................................................5

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1Introduction
Chapter
1

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1.1 Introduction
Figure 1-1: WIFI-RT3593-DB
The WIFI-RT3593-DB is a mini PCI-Express half-size wireless LAN module. It complies
with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard and supports 3Tx/3Rx 3-stream MIMO to enable
data rates up to 450Mbps for a 40MHz channel.
The integrated PCIE Wi-Fi RT3593 single chip supports 802.11x authentication, WEP
64/128, WPA, WPA2, WAPI encryption and guarantees the wireless network security.
This product is compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Windows XP,
CE6.0, XPE, 2000, ME, 98SE, Vista 32/64, Windows 7 32/64, Linux and MAC. It has
features such as strong signal, long distance transmission, low power consumption, and
high performance.
1.2 Features
Some of the WIFI-RT3593-DB wireless LAN module features are listed below:
PCIe Half-Size Mini card
Dual band 802.11a/b/g/n supports 3Tx/3Rx 3-stream MIMO to enable data
rates up to 450Mbps for a 40MHz channel.
20MHz/ 40MHz bandwidth

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Solid design with external antenna diversity
Low power consumption with advanced power management
Supports 802.11x authentication, WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, WAPI
encryption.
Supports operating systems-Windows XP, CE6.0, XPE, 2000, ME, 98SE,
Vista 32/64, Windows 7 32/64, Linux, MAC
1.3 Dimensions
The dimensions of WIFI-RT3593-DB are listed below:
Width: 28 mm
Depth: 30 mm
Height: 4 mm
Figure 1-2: WIFI-RT3593-DB Dimensions (mm)

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1.4 TechnicalSpecifications
WIFI-RT3593-DB technical specifications are listed in table below.
Model WIFI-RT3593-DB
Standards IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi compliant
Rate 450 Mbps PHY rate in 3T3R mode
Interface PCIe Mini card
Controller Chip Ralink RT3593
Connectors 3 x U.FL (I-PEX) antenna connectors
Security WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, WAPI
Frequency Range 2.4/5GHz
Modulation Type 802.11a (OFDM)
802.11b (DSSS): CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
802.11g (OFDM): BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
802.11n (OFDM): BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Supported OS Windows XP, CE6.0, XPE, 2000, ME, 98SE, Vista 32/64, Windows
7 32/64, Linux, MAC
Receiver Sensitivity 802.11a: -71dBm (Typical) at 54 Mbps
802.11b: -80dBm (Typical) at 11 Mbps
802.11g: -73dBm (Typical) at 54 Mbps
802.11n: -71dBm (Typical) at 450 Mbps
Power Consumption 430mA@3.3V in continuous Tx
460mA@3.3V in continuous Rx
Temperature Operating: -10°C ~ 70°C, Storage: -40°C ~ 150°C
Humidity Operating: 10% ~ 90%, non-condensing
Storage: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing
Dimensions (W x D x H) 28 mm x 30 mm x 4 mm
Weight NW: 11g
Table 1-1: WIFI-RT3593-DB Technical Specifications