PCTEL RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US Quick setup guide

INTEGRATION GUIDE
802.11ac Wave 2
2x2 Radio Module
Installation, Setup and Conguration
RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US, RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-EU, RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-CA

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Table of Contents
Tables and Figures ............................................................................................................................ 4
Text Format Conventions .............................................................................................................. 4
Terms and Abbreviations............................................................................................................... 4
Referenced Documents.................................................................................................................. 5
1. Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Architecture................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Product Description........................................................................................................ 6
2.2. Block Diagram................................................................................................................... 6
2.3. WiFi Features..................................................................................................................... 7
2.4. Hardware Overview......................................................................................................... 7
2.5. Software Overview........................................................................................................... 7
3. Connectors..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. WiFi Antenna (2)............................................................................................................... 8
3.2. PCIe ....................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Software Integration.............................................................................................................. 11
4.1. Radio Module Firmware Installation..................................................................... 11
4.2. ath10k Driver Installation........................................................................................... 11
4.3. ath10k Driver Conguration ..................................................................................... 11
4.4. Radio Module Conguration.................................................................................... 11
4.5. Board Data File [BDF]........................................................................................... 11-12
5. Mechanical.................................................................................................................................. 13
5.1. Form Factor..................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Mechanical Implementation .................................................................................... 14
6. Compliance ................................................................................................................................. 15
6.1. Manufacturer’s Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Compliance Statements............................................................................................. 15
6.1.1. Antenna Information.................................................................................................... 16
6.1.2. FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement ........................................................ 16
6.1.3. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ..................................................................... 17
6.1.4. Factors Aecting Module Usage Related to FCC Compliance................. 17

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Table of Contents (continued)
6.2. Manufacturer’s Innovation, Science and Economic
Development (ISED) Canada Compliance Statements ................................ 19
6.2.1. Antenna Information.................................................................................................... 19
6.2.2. ISED (Canada) Compliance Statement ............................................................... 20
6.2.3. ISED Canada Radiation Exposure Statement................................................... 20
6.2.4. Limits on Module Usage Related to ISED Compliance .........................21-22
6.3. Manufacturer’s European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK)
Compliance Statements............................................................................................. 23
6.3.1. EU & UK Declaration of Conformity...................................................................... 23
6.3.2. Antenna Information.................................................................................................... 24
6.3.3. European Union and UK Radiation Exposure Statement ............................ 24
6.3.4. EU and UK Compliance Statement ................................................................24-25
7. Safety Notices............................................................................................................................ 26

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Tables and Figures
Figure 1 Block Diagram.................................................................................................................. 6
Table 1 Mini PCIe connector pinout for the odd pins...................................................... 9
Table 2 Mini PCIe connector pinout for the even pins................................................. 10
Figure 2 Radio Module ................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 3 Dimensioned Drawing of the Radio Module.................................................... 13
Figure 4 Typical Mounting Congurations Showing Installation .............................. 14
of Thermal Pad
Figure 5 Bottom View of the Radio Module Showing Thermal .................................. 14
Pad Coverage
Figure 6 Compliance .................................................................................................................... 15
Table 3 Approved Antennas............................................................................ 16, 17, 18, 25
Text Format Conventions
Monotype – Palatino Linotype MONOTYPE, Bold
   [Commandprompt,directories,les]
Courier New, Bold
[Console commands and input]
Terms and Abbreviations
SoC System-on-Chip
OFDM Orthogonal Frequency-division Multiplexing
MU-MIMO Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output
DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
CCK Complementary Code Keying
AMSDU Aggregated MAC Service Data Unit
AMPDU Aggregated MAC Protocol Data Unit

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Referenced Documents
Document Description Version
PCTEL®RM-WIFI-AC-2x2-HP Datasheet 2x2, 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi 1.0
Radio Module
1. Overview
The PCTEL®RM-WIFI-AC-2x2-HP 802.11ac Wave 2 Radio Module is built in a
standard mini-card format following the mini-PCIe interface standard. The radio
module features true enterprise-class specications including high TX output
power and support for all 802.11ac channel denitions up to and including 80 MHz
channels.
The radio module adheres to the PCI-SIG PCI Express Mini Card Specication
2.0 mechanical form factor with an electrical interface that meets the PCIE
Specication 1.1. The small solution and low power consumption make this radio
module ideal for integration into edge computers and other platforms.
This Integration Guide provides both hardware and software information needed to
properly integrate the radio module into a host platform.
Additional information can be found in the PCTEL Industrial IoT Radio Module Datasheet.

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2. Architecture
2.1. Product Description
Figure 1. Block Diagram
The PCTEL RM-WIFI-AC-2x2-HP WiFi Radio Module is compliant with the IEEE
802.11ac Wave 2 standard. It is a single-band 5 GHz radio with 2 RF chains. An
EEPROM memory is included for calibration information storage. There is no
external volatile memory for application processing.
The Qualcomm Technology QCA9898 5 GHz WiFi radio transceiver chip provides
the radio module functionality. An external power amplier for each channel is
provided to achieve high transmit power.
Mini PCIe Edge
Connector
40 MHz
XTAL
Boost
Converter
EEPROM
QCA9898
BPF
BPF
BPF
BPF
U.FI
Antenna
Connector
U.FI
Antenna
Connector
3.3v
PCIe 1.1 x1
12c
LNA
PA
CPLR
SPDT
LNA
SPDT
PA
CPLR
2.2. Block Diagram

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2.3. WiFi Features
• IEEE 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2 standards
• Capable of 2x2, two spatial stream communication
• Supports 20/40/80 MHz at 5 GHz
• Supports up to 256 QAM
• Data rates of up to 867 Mbps in 802.11ac 80 MHz channels using reduced
(short) guard interval (SGI)
• Supports Multiuser MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology
• Supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) in required 5 GHz bands
• Maximal likelihood (ML) decoding
• Spatial multiplexing, cyclic-delay diversity (CDD), low-density parity check
(LDPC), maximal ratio combining (MRC), and space-time block coding (STBC)
• AMSDU and AMPDU frame aggregation
• Compatible with software encryption of AES-CCMP at 128/256 bits or
AES-GCMP at 128/256 bits
• Compatible with WEP, TKIP hardware encryption or WAPI hardware encryption
• PCIe 1.1 compliant communication to host processor
2.4. Hardware Overview
The PCTEL RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP Radio Module utilizes the Qualcomm QCA9898
SoC. The on-board EEPROM is used to store radio parameters. All communication
is made over a single channel PCIe 1.1 interface.
The Radio Module requires a nominal 7 W [2.2 amps @ 3.3 VDC] of power from the
system power supply.
2.5. Software Overview
The PCTEL radio module is supported in Linux OS systems by the standard
Qualcomm Technology ath10k mac80211 wireless driver.

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3. Connectors
3.1. WiFi Antenna (2)
• 50 Ω U.FL-style – 5 GHz (2)
• The two connectors, J3 and J4, are visible on the top side of the radio module.
3.2. PCIe
The radio module adheres to the PCI-SIG PCI Express Mini Card Specication
2.0 mechanical form factor with an electrical interface that meets the PCIE
Specication 1.1. The connector pinout follows.

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Pin Description Legend Direction on Radio
1WAKE# Open drain, active low signal. When the card supports
wakeup, this signal is used to request that the system
return from a sleep/suspended state to service a
function-intiated event.
Input/Output
3COEX1 Chip Power down control. Connected to CHP_PWD_L
on the QCA 9898. Must be de-asserted after both 3.3
V power and 1.1 V power become stable.
5Unused
7CLKREQ# Reference clock request signal Output
9GND GND
11 REFCLK- PCI Express dierential reference clock (100 MHz) Input
13 REFCLK+ PCI Express dierential reference clock (100 MHz) Input
15 GND GND
Mechanical Key
17 Unused
19 Unused
21 GND GND
23 PERn0 PCI Express Rx- (Rx WRT host) Output
25 PERp0 PCI Express Rx+ (Rx WRT host) Output
27 GND GND
29 GND GND
31 PETn0 PCI Express Tx- (Tx WRT host) Input
33 PETp0 PCI Express Tx+ (Tx WRT host) Input
35 GND GND
37 GND PCIe Lane 2 GND GND
39 Unused
41 Unused
43 GND PCIe Lane 2 GND GND
45 Reserved
47 Reserved
49 Reserved
51 Reserved
Table 1. Mini PCIe connector pinout for the odd pins

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Pin Description Legend Direction on Radio
23.3V Power
4GND GND
6Unused
8Unused
10 Unused
12 Unused
14 Unused
16 Unused
Mechanical Key
18 GND GND
20 W_Disable1# Active low signal. Used by the system to disable radio
operation on cards that implement radio frequency
applications. (This has been implemented on the
PCTEL RM-WIFI-2x2-HP. Connected to GPIO18).
Input
22 PERST# Functional Reset to the card Input
24 3.3V Power
26 GND GND
28 Unused
30 Unused
32 Unused
34 GND GND
36 Unused
38 Unused
40 GND GND
42 Unused
44 LED_WLAN# Open drain, active low signal for LED indication of
status (Tied low for boot strap; connected to QCA
9898 GPIO017)
Output
46 Unused
48 Unused
50 GND GND
52 3.3V Power
Table 2. Mini PCIe connector pinout for the even pins

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4.1. Radio Module Firmware Installation
For reference, Linux OS information and device rmware information can be found
in the following locations.
GitHub - kvalo/ath10k-rmware: Firmware les for ath10k, a mac80211
driver for Qualcomm 802.11ac devices
kernel/git/rmware/linux-rmware.git - Repository of rmware blobs
for use with the Linux kernel
4.2. ath10k Driver Installation
The RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP radio module operates in a Linux OS environment. The
proper driver, ath10k must be installed on the system to use the radio module
successfully. The ocial version of the driver can be found at Kernel.org.
en:users:drivers:ath10k:rmware [Linux Wireless] (kernel.org)
4.3. ath10k Driver Conguration
The RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP can be congured through the ath10k driver. Details can
be found at the following link at Kernel.org.
en:users:drivers:ath10k:conguration [Linux Wireless] (kernel.org)
4.4. Radio Module Conguration
The radio calibration information is stored in the radio module EEPROM. The
RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP Power Table information is stored here. Also, the radio
calibration information is installed in the EEPROM. The EEPROM is not user
accessible.
4.5. Board Data File [BDF]
A Board Data File is needed to properly operate the RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP. This
binary le contains important conguration and initialization information. This le
is used by the ath10k driver in Linux systems. The RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP Radio
Module requires a specic board data le that is not the default in the ath10k
driver. The PCTEL BDF must be inserted into the correct Linux folder or built into
the Linux code so that the BDF is properly loaded at boot.
The location of the board data le that gets loaded on boot for QCA9898-based
radio cards is not always consistent in the Linux structure, but is likely to be
found at:
/lib/rmware/ath10k/QCA9888/hw2.0/board-2.bin
4. Software Integration

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This can be veried by looking at the boot log or issuing the dmesg command and
looking for lines that begin with ath10k_pci. The system needs to have the correct
board data le at that location to pull the correct conguration and initialization
information for the Radio Module to function.
Below is an example of the driver and the PCTEL board data le loading correctly.
root@OpenWrt:/# dmesg | grep ath10k
[ 15.869293] ath10k_pci 0000:05:00.0: enabling device (0140 -> 0142)
[ 15.876075] ath10k_pci 0000:05:00.0: pci irq legacy oper_irq_mode 1 irq_mode 0
reset_mode 0
[ 18.503626] ath10k_pci 0000:05:00.0: qca9888 hw2.0 target 0x01000000 chip_id
0x00000000 sub 0000:0000
[ 18.512911] ath10k_pci 0000:05:00.0: kcong debug 0 debugfs 1 tracing 0 dfs 1
testmode 1
[ 18.530080] ath10k_pci 0000:05:00.0: rmware ver 10.4-3.9.0.2-00070 api 5
features no-p2p,mfp,peer-ow-ctrl,allows-mesh-bcast,no-ps crc32 a44e2231
[ 19.111055] ath10k_pci 0000:05:00.0: board_le api 1 bmi_id N/A crc32 74ac9ec2
[ 21.342454] ath10k_pci 0000:05:00.0: htt-ver 2.2 wmi-op 6 htt-op 4 cal otp max-sta
512 raw 0 hwcrypto 1

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5.1. Form Factor
The image of the RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-XX radio module shown below identies
the connectors and mounting holes used to integrate the module into other host
systems.
5. Mechanical
mPCIe Connector Mounting hole
Mounting hole
U.FL Antenna vConnector
U.FL Antenna Connector
Figure 2. Radio Module
The board outline and dimensions for the Radio Module conforms to the PCI-SIG
“PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specication, Revision 2.0” and all
superseding specications. The outline conforms to the denition of the “Full Mini
Card”, see Figure 3.
Figure 3. Dimensioned Drawing of the Radio Module
8.25
2.50 10.20
48.05
2X
25.70
2X
50.95
30.00
24.20
47.70
2.60
2X
2.1
1.35
1.0
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
DIMENSIONS
SHOWN IN MM.
BOTTOM VIEW
WITH APPROX THERMAL
PAD LOCATION
(WHEN NEEDED)
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8.25
2.50 10.20
48.05
2X
25.70
2X
50.95
30.00
24.20
47.70
2.60
2X
2.1
1.35
1.0
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
DIMENSIONS
SHOWN IN MM.
BOTTOM VIEW
WITH APPROX THERMAL
PAD LOCATION
(WHEN NEEDED)
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8.25
2.50 10.20
48.05
2X
25.70
2X
50.95
30.00
24.20
47.70
2.60
2X 2.1
1.35
1.0
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
DIMENSIONS
SHOWN IN MM.
BOTTOM VIEW
WITH APPROX THERMAL
PAD LOCATION
(WHEN NEEDED)
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5.2 Mechanical Implementation
In order to deploy the RM-WIF-AC-2X2-HP-XX Radio Module in environments that
will experience temperatures above 75 °C ambient, PCTEL requires that a properly
sized thermal pad be installed between the bottom of the radio module and the
host PCB. The thermal pad should cover most of the bottom of the Radio Module
and be of appropriate thickness to ll in the gap between the Radio Module PCB
and the host PCB as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 below.
Figure 5. Bottom View of the Radio Module Showing Thermal Pad Coverage
8.25
2.50 10.20
48.05
2X
25.70
2X
50.95
30.00
24.20
47.70
2.60
2X 2.1
1.35
1.0
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
DIMENSIONS
SHOWN IN MM.
BOTTOM VIEW
WITH APPROX THERMAL
PAD LOCATION
(WHEN NEEDED)
1/13/2022 5:35 PM Thermal01 260-9285-XXX PHEASANT RUN MECHANICAL DIMS.1.SLDDRW PRELIMINARY RELEASE S. LINDNER
8.25
2.50 10.20
48.05
2X
25.70
2X
50.95
30.00
24.20
47.70
2.60
2X 2.1
1.35
1.0
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
DIMENSIONS
SHOWN IN MM.
BOTTOM VIEW
WITH APPROX THERMAL
PAD LOCATION
(WHEN NEEDED)
1/13/2022 5:35 PM Thermal01 260-9285-XXX PHEASANT RUN MECHANICAL DIMS.1.SLDDRW PRELIMINARY RELEASE S. LINDNER
Figure 4. Typical Mounting Congurations Showing Installation of Thermal Pad

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6.1. Manufacturer’s Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
Statements
Model: RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US FCC ID: NYPRMWIFIAC2X2
Manufacturer:
PCTEL, Inc.
471 Brighton Dr.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108-3102
USA
To ensure regulatory compliance, when integrating the RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US
radio module into a host device, it is required to meet the documentation and
operational requirements set forth by the applicable regulatory agency. The
following sections outline the information that must be considered and included in
the user’s guide and external labels for the host device that includes the
RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP radio module.
6.1.1. Antenna Information
The RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US radio module has been designed and approved to
operate with the antennas listed below.
Table 3. Approved Antennas
PCTEL Part Number Description Gain
5150 - 5850 MHz
BOA51004NM Heavy-Duty Omnidirectional Antenna 4 dBi
MPAMB24495804-RPSMA Portable Omnidirectional Antenna 4 dBi
MHODB24490507NM-IP Dual-Band High-Performance Omnidirectional Antenna 7 dBi
AEMH51PT155UFL Circuit-board-based 5 GHz horizontally ploraized monopole
with 155 mm U.FL pigtail cable
4.3 dBi
AED2451PT155UFL Circuit-board-based dual-band dipole with 155 mm U.FL pigtail cable 2.8 dBi
AEMV2451PT155UFL Bent metal dual -band monopole with 155mm U.FL pigtail cable 2.4 dBi
AEPV2451PT155UFL Bent metal dual -band PIFA with 155mm U.FL pigtail cable 4.8 dBi
In addition, two antenna cables are required.
6. Compliance
Figure 6. Compliance
Safety
IEC 62368-1
UL/CSA 62368-1
Radio Approvals
FCC Part 15.407
EN 301 893
RSS-210
RSS-247
EMI and Susceptibility
FCC Part 15.107, 15.109
EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17
ICES-003

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Important Note: For use as a client device, (not DFS master), the integrator can
choose or specify a dierent antenna of like type and equal or lesser gain as an
antenna appearing in the above table and still maintain compliance. Reference
FCC Part 15.204(c)(4) for further information on this topic.
Important Note: For use in a host system that is a DFS master, the minimum, net
antenna gain allowed is 1.1 dBi, including all other cable loss. Any antenna/cable
combination whose gain is lower than 1.1 dBi, including all other cable loss, is not
approved for use with a DFS master device without additional testing and approval.
6.1.2. FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement
These paragraphs must be included in any end-user documentation.
This device complies with Part 15 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 of a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a residential or oce environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
WARNING: This Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis
with other devices operating at this frequency when using PCTEL approved
antennas. The Federal Communications Commission warns that any changes or
modications to this radio module not expressly approved by PCTEL, Inc. could
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6.1.3. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This paragraph must be included in any end-user documentation.
The PCTEL RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US has been evaluated for RF exposure for
Humans in reference to ANSI C 95.1 (American National Standards Institute) limits.
The evaluation was based on ANSI C 95.1 and FCC OET Bulletin 65C Rev 1.01. To
comply with FCC’s RF radiation exposure requirements, the antennas used for this
device must be installed such that the minimum separation distance of 7.87 inches
(20 cm) is maintained between the radiating elements (antennas) and any users
or general bystanders at all times and the antennas must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antennas or transmitters.
Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product/antennas are kept
as far as possible from the user’s body or is set to a lower RF output power if such
a function is available.
6.1.4. Factors Aecting Module Usage Related to FCC Compliance
The RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US radio module has been certied by the FCC under
the rules for a Modular Transmitter. There are some considerations that are
important for the end user or integrator of the module:
1. A module extends to the host manufacturer the ability to market an end-
product without the burden of ling a certication application for the
RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US, which has already been certied as a modular
transmitter per FCC 15.407. It does not allow a host manufacturer or integrator
the convenience to simply use the module without any further testing and
evaluation. The combination of host + radio module must be evaluated for
continued compliance in that specic conguration. It is the responsibility of
the integrator to carry out the required host product verication testing. PCTEL
can advise the integrator on test setup and utilities for the and test that require
radio control.
2. The RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US has been certied with its shield in place on the
top side of the circuit board. The shield cannot be removed.
3. Note that per FCC Part 15 rules pertaining to unlicensed transmitters, the host
device must be equipped with a unique antenna connector. Compliance with
47 CFR 15.203 does not permit the use of standard connectors such as N,
BNC, SMA, TNC, etc.
4. The modular transmitter has been tested to the following FCC rules:
a. FCC 15.212
b. FCC 15.407
c. KDB 447498
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5. The RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US radio module has been certied with the
antennas listed in the table above. For use as a client device (DFS non-master),
the integrator can choose or specify a dierent antenna of like type and equal
or lesser gain as an antenna appearing in the above table and still maintain
compliance. Reference FCC Part 15.204(c)(4) for further information on this
topic. Note that the highest antenna gain used for approval is 7 dBi.
6. Important Note: For use in a host system that is a DFS master, the minimum,
net antenna gain allowed is 1.1 dBi, including all other cable loss. Any antenna/
cable combination whose gain is lower than 1.1 dBi, including all other cable
loss, is not approved for use with a DFS master device without additional
testing and approval. Note that the highest antenna gain used for approval is
7 dBi.
7. The transmitter module has been evaluated for RF exposure on its own and
therefore should not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna
without further testing and approval.
8. If deployed in the USA, any end-product using the RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US
radio module must be visibly labeled with the following:
Contains FCC ID: NYPRMWIFIAC2X2
9. The integrator or host manufacturer must not provide information to the end
user regarding the installation or removal of this modular transmitter from the
host device in the user’s manual of the end-product.
10. Any end-user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warnings
as shown in this manual.
11. Even though the PCTEL RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-US radio module has been
FCC certied, the host product (i.e., the integrated product of radio module +
host device) needs to be evaluated for continued compliance in that specic
conguration. Contact PCTEL for any tools that may be required for such an
evaluation.
12. If any of these conditions cannot be met (for example by using a unique
antenna type), then the FCC certication is no longer considered valid, and the
FCC ID cannot be used on the host/nal product. In these circumstances, the
integrator of the module is responsible for the re-evaluation of the end-product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC certication.
6.2. Manufacturer’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)
Canada Compliance Statements
Model: RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-CA IC ID: 26854-RMWIFIAC2X2
Manufacturer:
PCTEL, Inc.
471 Brighton Dr.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108-3102 USA

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To ensure regulatory compliance, when integrating the RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-CA
radio module into a host device, it is required to meet the documentation and
operational requirements set forth by the applicable regulatory agency. The
following sections outline the information that must be considered and included
in the user’s guide and external labels for the host device that includes the
RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP radio module.
6.2.1. Antenna Information
The radio transmitter (IC: 26854-RMWIFIAC2X2) was approved by Innovation,
Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada to operate with the antenna
types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types
not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated
for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 26854-RMWIFIAC2X2) a été approuvé par
Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour fonctionner
avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible
maximal. Les types d’antenne no inclus dans cette liste, et don’t le gain est
supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour tout type gurant sur la liste, sont
strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émmetteur.
Table 3. Approved Antennas
PCTEL Part Number Description Gain
5150 - 5850 MHz
BOA51004NM Heavy-Duty Omnidirectional Antenna 4 dBi
MPAMB24495804-RPSMA Portable Omnidirectional Antenna 4 dBi
MHODB24490507NM-IP Dual-Band High-Performance Omnidirectional Antenna 7 dBi
AEMH51PT155UFL Circuit-board-based 5 GHz horizontally ploraized monopole
with 155 mm U.FL pigtail cable
4.3 dBi
AED2451PT155UFL Circuit-board-based dual-band dipole with 155 mm U.FL pigtail cable 2.8 dBi
AEMV2451PT155UFL Bent metal dual -band monopole with 155mm U.FL pigtail cable 2.4 dBi
AEPV2451PT155UFL Bent metal dual -band PIFA with 155mm U.FL pigtail cable 4.8 dBi
In addition, two antenna cables are required.
Important Note: For use as a client device, (not DFS master), the integrator can
choose or specify a dierent antenna of like type and equal or lesser gain as an
antenna appearing in the above table and still maintain compliance.
Important Note: For use in a host system that is a DFS master, the minimum, net
antenna gain allowed is 1.1 dBi, including all other cable loss. Any antenna/cable
combination whose gain is lower than 1.1 dBi, including all other cable loss, is not
approved for use with a DFS master device without additional testing and approval.

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6.2.2. ISED (Canada) Compliance Statement
The following paragraphs must be included in any end-user documentation.
This device contains license-exempt transmitters/receivers that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est
conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement Économic Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes:
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.
2. L’appareil doit accepter tour brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
6.2.3. ISED Canada Radiation Exposure Statement
These paragraphs must be included in any end-user documentation.
This transmitter/receiver has been evaluated for RF exposure for humans in
reference to ANSI C 95.1 (American National Standards Institute) limits. This
evaluation was based on RSS-102 Rev 5. To maintain compliance, the minimum
separation distance for RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-CA is 7.87 inches (20 cm) from users
or general bystanders. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the
product/antennas are kept as far as possible from the user’s body or is set to a
lower RF output power if such a function is available.
Cet émetteur/récepteur a été évalué quant à l'exposition aux RF pour les
personnes en référence aux limites ANSI C 95.1 (American National Standards
Institute). Cette évaluation est basée sur la norme RSS-102 Rév 5. Pour maintenir
la conformité, la distance minimale de séparation pour le RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-CA
est de 7,87 pouces (20 cm) par rapport aux personnes présentes. Une réduction
supplémentaire de l'exposition aux RF peut être obtenue si le produit/les antennes
sont maintenus aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou s'ils sont réglés
sur une puissance de sortie RF inférieure, si une telle fonction est disponible.
6.2.4. Factors Aecting Module Usage Related to ISED Compliance
The RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-CA radio module has been certied by the ISED under
the rules for a Modular Transmitter. There are some considerations and limitations
that are important for the end user or integrator of the module: