Realtek RTL8821CE User manual

(Realtek RTL8821CE)
Combo NGFF Type2230 Module User’s Manual
Preliminary Version
05/09/2016
Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
No. 2, Innovation Road II, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
Tel.: [phone]. Fax: [phone]
www.realtek.com

CONTENT
ENVIRONMENTAL..........................................................................................................................3
OPERATING ............................................................................................................................................ 3
STORAGE ................................................................................................................................................ 3
MTBF CACULATION .............................................................................................................................. 3
WARNING..........................................................................................................................................3
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ...................... 3
INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT ........................................................................................................... 5
NCC 警語 .................................................................................................... 13
Japan Statement ........................................................................................... 13
Korea Statement ........................................................................................... 14

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70 °C
Relative Humidity: 5-90% (non-condensing)
Storage
Temperature: -40°C to +80°C (non-operating)
Relevant Humidity: 5-95% (non-condensing)
MTBF caculation
Over 150,000hours
Warning
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.
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.
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.
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.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to
channels 1 through 13.
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) This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other transmitters except
in accordance
with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Referring to the multi-transmitter policy,
multiple-transmitter(s) and module(s) can be operated simultaneously without C2P.
3) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in
CH1 to CH13 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM
shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory
Domain change.

USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT:
In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least
20cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end
user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an
uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment. If the size of the end product is smaller than 8x10cm,
then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is required to be available in the users manual:
This device complies with Part 15 of 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.
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains
TX2-RTL8821CE ". If the size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm, then the
following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be available on the label: This device
complies with Part 15 of 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.
Manual Information To the End User
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is responsible for
the compliance to all the rules that apply to the product into which this certified RF
module is integrated.
Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules are used.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device

French translation:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes
: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit
accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable.
(The user manual of transmitter devices equipped with detachable antennas shall contain
the following information in a conspicuous location: )
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 5 dBi.
Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The
required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry
Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more
than that necessary for successful communication.
French translation:
(Le manuel d'utilisation de dispositifs émetteurs équipés d'antennes amovibles doit
contenir les informations suivantes dans un endroit bien en vue:)
Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximum de 5
dBi. Une antenne à gain plus élevé est strictement interdite par les règlements d'Industrie
Canada. L'impédance d'antenne requise est de 50 ohms.

Conformément àla réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio
peutfonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé
pourl'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectriqueà l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son
gain de sorte que lapuissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas
l'intensité nécessaire àl'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 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.
French translation:
NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation de dispositifs mobiles)
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC
RSS-102 établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être
installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de
rayonnement et votre corps.
Caution: (DFS band usage-full bands)
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems;
(ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350
MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and
(iii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825
MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non
point-to-point operation as appropriate.
(iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary
users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and
that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
(v) Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for devices operating in the bands 5250- 5350

MHz, 5470-5600 MHz and 5650-5725 MHz
French translation:
Avertissement:
Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des
instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment :
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés
uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de
brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes
canaux;
(ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5
250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.;
(iii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5
725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour
l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
(iv) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de
radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont
la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces
radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs
LAN-EL.
(v) Sélection dynamique de fréquences (DFS) pour les dispositifs fonctionnant dans les
bandes 5250-5350 MHz, 5470-5600 MHz et 5650-5725 MHz.
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) This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other transmitters
except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures. Referring to the
multi-transmitter policy, multiple-transmitter(s) and module(s) can be
operated simultaneously without reassessment permissive change.

3) For all products market in Canada, OEM has to limit the operation channels in
CH1 to CH13 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall
not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain
change.
As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test 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.
The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of
information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to
prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive
codes where required by the technology.
French translation :
Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les conditions
suivantes: (Pour utilisation de dispositif module)
1) L'antenne doit être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est
respectée entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et
2) Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement
en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
3) Pour tous les produits vendus au Canada, OEM doit limiter les fréquences de
fonctionnement CH1 à CH13 pour bandes de fréquences 2.4G grâce aux outils
de microprogrammation fournis. OEM ne doit pas fournir d'outil ou
d'informations à l'utilisateur final en ce qui concerne le changement de
réglementation de domaine.
Tant que les 3 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplémentaires sur
l'émetteur ne seront pas nécessaires. Toutefois, l'intégrateur OEM est toujours

responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformité
supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé.
Le dispositif pourrait automatiquement cesser d'émettre en cas d'absence
d'informations à transmettre, ou une défaillance opérationnelle. Notez que ce n'est pas
l'intention d'interdire la transmission des informations de contrôle ou de signalisation
ou l'utilisation de codes répétitifs lorsque requis par la technologie.
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 IC authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC 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 IC authorization.
French translation:
NOTE IMPORTANTE:
Dans le cas où ces conditions ne peuvent être satisfaites (par exemple pour
certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation
avec un autre émetteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considéré comme
valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans ces
circonstances, l'intégrateur OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y
compris l'émetteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna
may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and
users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains IC: 6317A-RTL8821CE ”.

French translation:
Plaque signalétique du produit final
Ce module émetteur est autorisé uniquement pour une utilisation dans un
dispositif où l'antenne peut être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm
peut être maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit être
étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC:
6317A-RTL8821CE".
Manual Information To the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user
regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the
end product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as
show in this manual.
The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not
expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
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.
French translation:
Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final
L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à
l'utilisateur final quant à la façon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans
le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module.
Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires
requises et avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel.

For indoor use only.
Pour une utilisation en intérieur uniquement
This radio transmitter (IC: 6317A-RTL8821CE) has been approved by Industry
Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum
permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain
greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for
use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 6317A-RTL8821CE) a été approuvé par
Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous
et ayant un gain admissible maximal d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus
dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont
strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz
shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for
point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate.
le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande
5725-5850 MHz)
doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à
point et non point à point, selon le cas.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following
"Contains IC: 6317A-RTL8821CE".
The Host Model Number (HMN) must be indicated at any location on the
exterior of the end product or product packaging or product literature which shall
be available with the end product or online.

Ant.
Brand
Model Name
Antenna Type
Connector
Gain (dBi)
2.4GHz
5GHz
1
LYNwave
ALA110-222050-300011
PIFA Antenna
IPEX MHF4
3.5
5
2
PSA
RFDPA171320EMLB301
Dipole Antenna
IPEX MHF4
3.14
5
NCC 警語
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自
變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現
象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依
電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科
學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
本模組於取得認證後將依規定於模組本體標示審合格籤，並要求平台上標示
「本產品內含射頻模組：ID編號」
Japan Statement
Host system must be labeled with "Contains MIC ID:xxxxxx“, MIC ID displayed on
label.
5GHz band (W52, W53): Indoor use only.

Korea Statement
B급기기
(가정용
방송통신기자재)
이기기는 가정용(B 급)
전자파적합기기로서 주로
가정에서 사용하는 것을
목적으로 하며, 모든
지역에서 사용할 수
있습니다.

Installing the Wireless PCIe NGFF2230 module
Hardware
Installing PCIe NGFF2230 module to PCIe NGFF2230 connector and connect two
external Wi-Fi antennas on I-PEX connectors.

Un-installing the Wireless PCIe NGFF2230 module
Hardware
Remove 2 external Wi-Fi Antennas from the Wireless PCIe NGFF2230 module
board and remove the Wireless PCIe NGFF2230 module board from PCIe
NGFF2230 connector port

Installing the Wireless PCIe NGFF2230 module
Software
Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions.
Note1: The following installation was operated under Windows 7.
Note2: If you have installed the WLAN driver & utility before, please
uninstall the old version first.
A. Execute the “setup.exe”, Click “Next” to process the installation
B. Click “Install” to process the installation

C. Click Install this driver software anyway
D. After step “C” please press Next button.

E. Please click “YES” to install BT package.
F. Please click “下一步”to continue.

G. Please click “下一步”to continue.