Skylab WG217 User manual

SkylabM&CTechnologyCo.,Ltd.
WiFi Module
ModuleWG217
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WiFiModule
Name:WiFiModule
ModelNO.:WG217
Revision:V1.05
RevisionHistory
Revision Description Approved Date
V1.01 InitialRelease GeorgeHe 2017.07.25
V1.02 UpdatePerformanceSpecification GeorgeHe 2017.11.21
V1.03 UpdatePerformanceSpecification GeorgeHe 2017.12.01
V1.04 UpdatePerformanceSpecification GeorgeHe 2017.12.13
V1.05 UpdateTopViewPhoto GeorgeHe 2018.01.09
Contents
1. GeneralDescription.......................................................................................................................................3
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2.Applications.....................................................................................................................................................3
3.Features............................................................................................................................................................3
4.ApplicationBlockDiagram........................................................................................................................4
5.ModulePinoutandPinDescription.......................................................................................................4
6.PerformanceSpecification.........................................................................................................................4
7.ModulePinout................................................................................................................................................7
8.ElectricalCharacteristics..............................................................................................................................7 
9.PCBFootprintandDimensions................................................................................................................8
10.ManufacturingProcessRecommendations.......................................................................................9
11.ReferenceDesignSchematic..................................................................................................................9
12.ContactInformation.................................................................................................................................10
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1. GeneralDescription
WG217isahighlyintegratedUSBWi-Fi
modulewhichsupports433MbpsPHYrate.
ItiscompliantwithIEEE802.11acdraft
specification,offeringfeature-richwireless
connectivityandreliablethroughputfroman
extendeddistance.  
WG217isdesignedtosupportstandard
basedfeaturesintheareasofsecurity,
qualityofserviceandinternational
regulations,givingendusersthegreatest
performanceanytimeandinany
circumstance.
2.Applications
◆IPCamera
◆IPTV
◆IPDVD(InternetVODPlayer)
◆SetTopBox
◆HomeGateways
◆GamingConsoles
◆DVR
Figure1:WG217TopView
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3.Features
◆IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/acWLANs
◆2.4G/5GITIRmode
◆Withsupportof433MbpsPHYrate
◆IEEE802.11eQoSEnhancement(WLAN)
◆USBLPM/SelectiveSuspendsupport
◆FullycompliancewithUSB2.0High-speed
mode.
◆IEEE802.11i(WPA,WPA2).Open,shared
key,andpair-wisekeyauthentication
services
◆SupportsforWindowsXP32/64,2000,Vista
32/64bit,Windows732/64bit,Linux,
Android
◆RoHScompliancemeets
nvironment-friendlyrequirement.
◆FCC,CEcompliance
◆36.0(L)x15.0(W)x3.2mmsmalldimension
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4.ApplicationBlockDiagram
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Figure2:WG217BlockDiagram
5.ModulePinoutandPinDescription
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6.PerformanceSpecification
HardwareFeatures
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Model WG217
ANTENNATYPE IPEXconnecterorPCBantenna
Voltage 3.5—5.5V
DIMENTIONS(W×
D) 36mm*15mm
WirelessFeatures
WIRELESS
STANDARDS IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac
FREQUENCY
RANGE 2.4/5GHz
DATARATES
IEEE802.11aStandardMode:6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
IEEE802.11bStandardMode:1,2,5.5,11Mbps
IEEE802.11gStandardMode:6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
IEEE802.11n/Draft2.0Mode:130Mbps@HT20
150Mbps@HT40
IEEE802.11acStandardMode:433Mbps@VHT80
2.4GRECEIVE
SENSITIVITY
HT40MCS15: -69dBm@10%PER(MCS7)
HT20MCS15: -72dBm@10%PER(MCS7)
54M: -74dBm@10%PER
11M:-89dBm@8%PER
5GRECEIVE
SENSITIVITY
VHT80MCS15:-59dBm@10%PER(MCS9)
HT40MCS15: -68dBm@10%PER(MCS7)
OFDM54M:-75dBm@10%PER
OFDM6M:-90dBm@8%PER
MODULATION
TECHNOLOGY
802.11Legacyb/g/n
DSSS(DBPSK,DQPSK,CCK)
OFDM(BPSK,QPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM)
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802.11ac
OFDM(256-QAM)
WIRELESS
SECURITY
SupportsWEP64/128,WPA,WPA2,TKIP,WAPI,andAES
hardwareencryption
5GHZTRANSMIT
POWER IEEE802.11ac:  11-14dBm@AC80MCS7
2.4GHZ
TRANSMIT
POWER
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IEEE802.11n:   14-17dBm@HT40MCS7
14-17dBm@HT20MCS7
IEEE802.11g: 15-17dBm
IEEE802.11b: 16-20dBm
WORKMODE AP/Ad-Hoc/Infrastructuremode
Others
POWER
Consumption@25
°C
Status POWER 2.4G/mA 5G/mA
Transmission
HT40/MCS15 5.0V 150 160
Receiving
HT40/MCS15 5.0V 90 90
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Windows7(32/64bits),WindowsVista(32/64bits),
WindowsXP(32/64bits),Windows2000,Linux,Android
ENVIRONMENT
OperatingTemperature:-10℃~70℃
StorageTemperature:-40℃~125℃
OperatingHumidity:10%~90%non-condensing
StorageHumidity:5%~90%non-condensing
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7.ModulePinout 
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8.ElectricalCharacteristics
Pin
No. Pinname I/O Description Remark
1 LED O LEDpin
2 GND G Ground
3 D+ I/O USBInterfaceDP
4 D- I/O USBInterfaceDM
5 VCC P ModulePowerSupply
6 WPS I WPSpin
7 NC
8 NC
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9.PCBFootprintandDimensions
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10.ManufacturingProcessRecommendations
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WG217TypicalLeadfreeSolderingProfile
Note：Thefinalsolderingtemperaturechosenatthefactorydependsonadditionalexternal
factorslikechoiceofsolderingpaste，size，thicknessandpropertiesofthebaseboard，etc.
Exceedingthemaximumsolderingtemperatureintherecommendedsolderingprofilemay
permanentlydamagethemodule.
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11.ReferenceDesignSchematic
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WARNING:
Herby,SkylabM&CTechnologyCo.,LtddeclaresthatthisUSBWIFImodule，WG217isin
compliancewiththeessentialrequirementsandotherrelevantprovisionsofDirective
2014/53/EU.  
UsetheWG217intheenvironmentwiththetemperaturebetween-10℃ and+70℃,
Thismodularmustbeinstalledandoperatedwithaminimumdistanceof20cmbetween
theradiatoranduserbody
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12.ContactInformation
SkylabM&CTechnologyCo.,Ltd.
深圳市天工测控技术有限公司
Address:
Phone:86-75583408210（SalesSupport）
Phone:86-75583408510（TechnicalSupport）
Fax:86-755-83408560
E-Mail:[email protected](技术支持）
Website:ww
w.skylab.com.cnwww.skylabmodule.com
6/F, Building 9, Lijincheng park, Gongye East
Rd, Longhua St, Longhua District, Shenzhen
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FCC Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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 or more 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.
If power exceeds the limit and the distance Over 20cm distance in actual use between
the device and user is compliant with the requirement
FCC RF 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 a
minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and any part of your body.
Notice to OEM integrator
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show
in this manual.
The OEM integrator is responsible for testing their end-product for any additional
compliance requirements required with this module installed.
If the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the
outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label
referring to the enclosed module. The end product shall haves the words “Contains
Transmitter Module FCC ID: 2ACOE- ”.
The device must be professionally installed
The intended use is generally not for the general public.It is generally for industry/
commercial use. The connector is within the transmitter enclosure and can only be
accessed by disassembly of the transmitter that is not nomally required. the user has no
access to the connector. Installation must be controlled. Installation requires special training
WG217