rtd WLAN17202ER User manual

BDM-610020036
Rev. A
WLAN17202ER User's Manual
Embedded Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g PC/104-Plus Module

WLAN17202ER User's Manual
RTD EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
103 Innovation Blvd
State College, PA 16803-0906
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail
[email protected]m
[e-mail]
Web Site
http://www.rtd.com

Manual Revision History
Rev A Initial Release
Published by:
RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
103 Innovation Boulevard
State College, PA 16803
Copyright 2005 by RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
All rights reserved
The RTD Embedded Technologies Logo is a registered trademark of RTD Embedded Technologies.
dspModule, cpuModule, and utilityModule are trademarks of RTD Embedded Technologies. PC/104,
PC/104-Plus, and PCI-104 are registered trademark of PC/104 Consortium. Atheros is a trademark of
Atheros Communications. All other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their
respective owners.

Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................1
Product Overview......................................................................................................................................1
Board Features..........................................................................................................................................1
PCI Interface ......................................................................................................................................1
Physical Attributes..............................................................................................................................1
5004 MP Atheros 4G Mini-PCI Module Features...............................................................................2
Available Options.......................................................................................................................................3
Getting Technical Support.........................................................................................................................3
Board Hardware............................................................................................................................................4
Block Diagram...........................................................................................................................................4
Connector and Jumper Locations .............................................................................................................4
External I/O Connections...........................................................................................................................5
Connector CN1/CN2 - PC/104 ISA........................................................................................................5
Connector CN3 - PC/104 PCI Bus.........................................................................................................5
PCI Bus Signal Assignments .............................................................................................................5
PCI Bus Signal Description................................................................................................................6
Connectors J3 and J4 – WLAN Antenna Connectors ...........................................................................7
PCI Configuration Options.........................................................................................................................7
Rotary Switch SW1 – PCI Slot Selector ................................................................................................7
Jumpers JP1 and JP2 – Bus Master Control.........................................................................................7
Board Installation ..........................................................................................................................................9
Installing the Hardware..............................................................................................................................9
Static Precautions..................................................................................................................................9
Steps for Installing .................................................................................................................................9
Installing Software...................................................................................................................................10
Windows Drivers..................................................................................................................................10
Linux Drivers........................................................................................................................................10
Additional Information .................................................................................................................................11
5004 MP Atheros 4G Mini-PCI WLAN Module........................................................................................11

Atheros AR5004X Chipset ......................................................................................................................11
IEEE 802.11 WLAN Specifications..........................................................................................................11
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................12

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Introduction
Product Overview
The WLAN17202ER is designed to provide wireless communication for PC/104-Plus and PCI-104 based
systems. It communicates via the standard 802.11a/b/g protocols. The WLAN17202ER can be used to
connect multiple PC systems together. The WLAN17202ER uses the 5004 MP Atheros 4G Mini-PCI
module from Netgate. This module is connected to the PC/104 PCI bus through a Mini-PCI connector
and special circuitry to allow for compatibility with either 3.3V or 5V PCI signaling.
Board Features
oPC/104 PCI and ISA stack through busses
o5004 MP Atheros 4G Mini-PCI module
oAtheros AR5004X Client Chipset
oSupports IEEE 802.11a, 80211b, 802.11g protocols
oTwo MCX Jacks for dual antennas
oStructural support system for the Mini-PCI module to increase ruggedness.
oNeeds only +5V input power
THE WLAN17202ER IS AN EMBEDDED MODULE WHICH IS INTENDENDED TO BE
INTEGRATED INTO A FINAL SYSTEM. IT PROVIDES POWER, ANTENNA ACCESS, AND
STRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR RUGGED SYSTEMS. IT IS INCUMBENT ON THE USER TO
OBTAIN ANY CERTIFICATIONS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR OPERATION WHEN
INTEGRATED INTO ITS FINAL APPLICATION. THE ONLY CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS
WHICH MAY RELATE TO THIS MODULE ARE THE ONES WHICH HAVE BEEN OBTAINED
FOR THE 5004 MP ATHEROS 4G MINI-PCI MODULE FROM NETGATE.
PCI Interface
oSupports 3.3V and 5.0V PCI Signaling
oUser-selectable PCI Slot Number
Physical Attributes
oSize: 3.6”L x 3.8”W x 0.6”H (90mm L x 96mm W x 15mm H)
oWeight: Approximately 0.18 lbs (0.08 Kg)
oOperating Temperature: 0oC to +70oC
oStorage Temperature: -20oC to +80oC
oPower Requirements @ +5 VDC:
802.11a 802.11b 802.11g
FTP Tx : 1.39 W 1.43 W 1.35 W
FTP Rx : 0.99 W 1.02 W 1.02 W
Standby mode: 0.86 W 0.83 W 0.89 W
Power saving mode: 0.17 W 0.17 W 0.17 W
RF Kill : 0.13 W 0.13 W 0.13 W

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5004 MP Atheros 4G Mini-PCI Module Features
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS COME FROM THE NATEGATE DATASHEET FOR THE
5004 MP ATHEROS 4G MINI-PCI MODULE. RTD EMBEDEDED TECHNOLOGIES ASSUMES
NO RESPONSIBLILITY FOR ANY ERRORS IN THAT DATA SHEET AND DOES NOT ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY FOR VERIFYING ITS ACCURACY. INFORMATION FROM THIS
DATASHEET IS PROVIDED FOR CONVIENIENCE ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE USER TO OPTAIN THE LATEST VERSION OF THE DATASHEET TO VERIFY THAT NO
CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE WHICH MAY CONFLICT WITH THE DATA PRESENTED
BELOW.
oAtheros AR5004X Client Chipset
oFrequency Range: USA: 2.400 – 2.483GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35Ghz, 5.725 ~ 5.825Ghz
Europe: 2.400 – 2.483GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35Ghz, 5.47 ~ 5.725Ghz
Japan: 2.400 – 2.483GHz, 4.90 - 5.091GHz, 5.15 – 5.25GHz
China: 2.400 – 2.483GHz, 5.725 ~5.85Ghz
oModulation Technique : 802.11b/g: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
OFDM (BPSK,QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11a: OFDM(BPSK,QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
oChannels Support:
802.11b/g:
US/Canada: 11 (1 ~ 11)
Major European country: 13 (1 ~ 13)
France: 4 (10 ~ 13)
Japan: 11b: 14 (1~13 or 14th), 11g: 13 (1 ~ 13)
China: 13 (1 ~ 13)
802.11a:
US/Canada:12 non-overlapping channels (5.15~ 5.35GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.825GHz)
Europe: 19 non-overlapping channel (5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz)
Japan: 4 non-overlapping channels (5.15 ~ 5.25GHz)
China : 5 non-overlapping channels (5.725 ~ 5.85GHz)
oOutput Power : 802.11b: 18dBm
802.11g: 18dBm @6Mbps
15dBm @54Mbps
802.11a: 17dBm @6Mbps
13dBm @54Mbps
oOperating distance: Depends on Antenna performance, LOS, and the laws of physics
802.11a: Outdoor: 85m@54Mbps, 300m@6Mbps
Indoor: 20m@54Mbps, 40m@6Mbps
802.11b: Outdoor:300m@11Mbps, 400m@1Mbps
Indoor: 30m@11Mbps, 50m@1Mbps
802.11g: Outdoor: 80m@54Mbps, 300m@6Mbps
Indoor: 15m@54Mbps, 35m@6Mbps
oReceive Sensitivity:
802.11a: -88dB@6Mbps, -87dB@9Mbps, -85@12Mbps, -83dB@18Mbps,
-80dB@24Mbps,-75dB@36Mbps, -73dB@48Mbps, -71dB@54Mbps
802.11b: -95dB@1Mbps, -94dB@2Mbps, [email protected], -90dB@11Mbps
802.11g: -90dB@6Mbps, -89dB@9Mbps, -87@12Mbps, -85dB@18Mbps,
-82dB@24Mbps,-79dB@36Mbps, -76dB@48Mbps, -74dB@54Mbps
oSecurity: - 64-bit,128-bit, 152-bit WEP Encryption
- 802.1x Authentication
- AES-CCM & TKIP Encryption

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oOperating Modes: Infrastructure & Ad-hoc mode
(depends upon OS, driver, and band)
oTransfer Data Rate:
802.11b/g: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps, auto-fallback, 802.11g up to 54 Mbps
802.11g (Super mode): Up to 108 Mbps
802.11a (Normal mode): 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps, autofallback
802.11a (Turbo mode): 108,96,72,48,36,24,18,12 Mbps, autofallback
oWi-Fi Alliance: WECA Compliant
oWHQL: Microsoft XP Compliant
oFAA: S/W audio On/Off support
oEMC Certificate: FCC part 15 (USA), with multiple e-Antenna
Telec (Japan), with multiple e-Antenna
These certifications do not imply the certification of the
WLAN17202ER. Please see not in Section: “Board Features”
above.
oMedia Access Protocol : CSMA/CA with ACK architecture 32-bit MAC
Available Options
The WLAN17202ER is available as part of a starter kit, bundled with an external antenna and cabling.
The WLAN17202ER can also be purchased as an IDAN module for integration into an RTD IDAN system.
The following is a summary of the different WLAN17202ER configurations:
Part Number Description
WLAN17202ER WLAN17202ER board (no antennas)
SK-WLAN17202ER WLAN17202ER with external antenna
IDAN-WLAN17202ER WLAN17202ER mounted in an IDAN frame
Getting Technical Support
For help with this product, or any other product made by RTD, you can contact RTD Embedded
Technologies via the following methods:
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Be sure to check the RTD web site (http://www.rtd.com) frequently for product updates, including newer
versions of the board manual and application software.

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Board Hardware
Block Diagram
Below is a block diagram of the WLAN17202ER. Primary board components are in bold, while external
I/O connections and jumpers are italicized.
Connector and Jumper Locations
The following diagram shows the location of all connectors and jumpers on the WLAN17202ER. For a
description of each jumper and connector, refer to the following sections.
PC/104-Plus (PCI) Bus
Mini-PCI WLAN
M
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WLAN Main
External
WLAN17202ER Block Dia
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WLAN Aux.
External
J3:
Main External
Antenna Conn.
J4:
Auxiliary External
Antenna Conn.
JP1:
Four Bus Master Select
JP2:
Four Bus Master Select
SW1:
PCI Slot
Selection Switch
CN2:
AT ISA Conn.
CN1:
XT ISA Conn.
CN1:
PCI Bus Conn.

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External I/O Connections
The following sections describe the external I/O connections of the WLAN17202ER.
Connector CN1/CN2 - PC/104 ISA
Connector CN1/CN2 carries the signals of the PC/104-Plus ISA bus. The signals from this bus are not
used on this module. The connector serves as a pass-through to other PC/104 and PC/104-Plus
modules.
Connector CN3 - PC/104 PCI Bus
Connector CN3 carries the signals of the PC/104-Plus PCI bus. These signals match definitions of the
PCI Local Bus specification Revision 2.2. The following tables list the pinouts of the PC/104-Plus bus
connector.
PCI Bus Signal Assignments
Pin A B C D
1 GND Reserved +5 AD00
2 VI/O AD02 AD01 +5V
3 AD05 GND AD04 AD03
4 C/BE0# AD07 GND AD06
5 GND AD09 AD08 GND
6 AD11 VI/O AD10 M66EN
7 AD14 AD13 GND AD12
8 +3.3V C/BE1# AD15 +3.3V
9 SERR# GND Reserved PAR
10 GND PERR# +3.3V Reserved
11 STOP# +3.3V LOCK# GND
12 +3.3V TRDY# GND DEVSEL#
13 FRAME# GND IRDY# +3.3V
14 GND AD16 +3.3V C/BE2#
15 AD18 +3.3V AD17 GND
16 AD21 AD20 GND AD19
17 +3.3V AD23 AD22 +3.3V
18 IDSEL0 GND IDSEL1 IDSEL2
19 AD24 C/BE3# VI/O IDSEL3
20 GND AD26 AD25 GND
21 AD29 +5V AD28 AD27
22 +5V AD30 GND AD31
23 REQ0# GND REQ1# VI/O
24 GND REQ2# +5V GNT0#
25 GNT1# VI/O GNT2# GND
26 +5V CLK0 GND CLK1
27 CLK2 +5V CLK3 GND
28 GND INTD# +5V RST#
29 +12V INTA# INTB# INTC#
30 -12V REQ3# GNT3# GND