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STA-PB-A0031
(BlueW_2310 PCI version)
Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR and Wifi 802.11 b/g
PCI Combo Card
User’s Manual
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¾Before installation
Requirement environments:
• Windows Vista / Vista-64 / XP sp2 / XP-64 / 2000 sp4 or above
• A minimum of 50 MB of available hard disk space for installing the drive
• An 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or
another Wireless Card (for Ad-Hoc Mode). Also, the STA-PB-A0031 can
compatible with most 802.11n AP router.
• One empty Available PCI slot
• CD-ROM Drive (for Driver installation only)
¾Package Contents Check
9STA-PB-A0031 PCI Adapter x 1
Software CD x 1 include
User Manual
IVT BlueSoleil Bluetooth software and driver
3DSP WLAN windows software and driver
This Quick Setup Guide x 1
Warranty Card x 1
# Please informs your dealer if there are any missing or damaged parts

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Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................3
2. Product Features.....................................................................................................5
3. Install the Drivers and Utilities..............................................................................6
4. Wireless Configuration........................................................................................17
4.1 Configuring Your Wireless Network with Windows XP .........................17
4.2 Single Access Point Network...................................................................19
4.3 Multiple Access Point Network...............................................................20
4.4 Setting Up a Peer-to-Peer Network..........................................................21
4.5 Wireless Performance Considerations.....................................................22
4.6 WiFi Security Considerations..................................................................23
5. Bluetooth Configuration ......................................................................................24
5.1 Start the Bluetooth Device.......................................................................24
5.2 Manual Configuration Bluetooth Device.................................................25
5.3 Start Bluetooth.........................................................................................28
5.4 Establish Bluetooth Connection...............................................................28
5.5 Stop the Bluetooth Device.......................................................................29
6. 3DSP WLAN and Bluetooth Combo Utility Configuration................................31
7. Driver Uninstallation ...........................................................................................32
8. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................35
9. Specifications.......................................................................................................38
10. Contact Information.........................................................................................39
1.Introduction
The SYNTEK STA-PB-A0031 product provides the highest level of integration
and most aggressive BOM cost by integrating IEEE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth v2.0 +
EDR into a single MAC/Baseband chip utilizing a single 2.4GHz transceiver.
Integrated on-chip power amplifier and LNA reduce external component count,
while still able to deliver ample transmit power for most applications.
Different from any other wireless LAN and Bluetooth chip set vendor, SYNTEK and
3DSP uses its patented Software Radio technology to implement both wireless LAN
and Bluetooth in software. The highly optimized software radio DSP technology
enables STA-PB-A0031 to integrate class 1 Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR function
without any added cost to the total solution. No extra antenna, PA, RF transceiver,

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resistor, capacitor, crystal or any components are needed. The software solution
even guarantees the Bluetooth RF performance if the wireless LAN performance is
tested to be good. It eliminates the need for system manufacturers to separately
test the module’s Bluetooth RF performance, therefore reduce the testing time and
cost.
The STA-PB-A0031 utilizes 3DSP’s patent pending technologies to fundamentally
solve the interference and performance issues existed during 802.11b/g and
Bluetooth coexistence, thus improving both 802.11b/g and Bluetooth performance
and link stability in real environment. As a result, it enhances user experience in a
totally wireless environment, where all devices are connected wirelessly through
either Bluetooth link or 802.11b/g link.
The single installation package allows for easy setup and configuration of both
802.11b/g and Bluetooth devices. Combined user interface is intuitive to use. Once
configured, both wireless links operate transparently in the background.

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2.Product Features
[WiFi]
9Data Rate up to 54Mbps.
9Single-band 2.4-GHz 802.11b/g with Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
9RF IC integrated on-chip PA capable of delivering 20dBm output power
9Low active transmit and receive power dissipation and ultra-low power in
stand-by and idle modes
9Supports IEEE 802.11 b/g
Security:
9WPA and WPA2 for advanced authentication and encryption
9AES and TKIP in hardware for reduced power dissipation and encryption speed
9Worldwide regulatory support
9Patent pending technology maximizes multimedia streaming performance over
Bluetooth over WLAN in coexistence mode
9Patent pending Software Radio technology allows single radio, single baseband
integration of multiple standards
9Advanced network security features include WPA, WPA2, 802.11i and 802.11x
9Long and short preamble supported
[Bluetooth]
9Support AFH (Adaptive Frequency Hopping)
9Support Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
9Backward compatible with Bluetooth v1.1 and v1.2
9Support for up to seven active Bluetooth devices
9Class 1 with 18dbm PA, 100m range

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3.Install the Drivers and Utilities
1. Insert the Installation Software CD into CD-ROM drive. If the Auto-Run function
of CD-ROM is disabled, you can utilize the Windows Explorer to browse CD
content and run Setup.exe manually.
If the Auto-Run function of CD-ROM is enabled (in Windows, the default setting of
this function is usually enabled), then a CD menu will appear automatically.
2. The Instillation program before install 3DSP Wireless driver, the installation
program will install the requirement program “IVT BlueSoleil” and “Microsoft
WPA2 hot fix” (This is not necessary in many PCs if installed) . The program will
install IVT BlueSoleil first. Please press the “Yes” button start install BlueSoleil.

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3. Select the Language you want to installation from the combo box, and then press
the “OK” button to continue.
4. Please click Next button several times to continue the software installation. In the
License Agreement window, please read license agreement carefully. Select “I
accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next” button to continue.

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5. Select you want to place the program shortcut, and indicate the location of where
you want Bluetooth Software to be stored; if you do not change the default settings,
it will be stored under C:\Program Files\IVT Corporation\BlueSoleil
(Recommended). Click on “Next” button to continue. Or you can select your
prefers location to install. After finish, the installation program is ready for install.

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6. The Install Shield Wizard will begin to install the software and copy files to your
hard disk. After copy all the files, the installation will try to install virtual
Bluetooth device in your system. It may take a few minutes, please wait it finishes
the installation.

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7. After finish installation the IVT Bluesoleil, then the install system will continue
install. If your system is not install the WPA2 hotfix yet. The install program will
ask you install it first.

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8. Please click “Next” button several times to continue the software installation. In the
License Agreement window, please read license agreement carefully, then click
“Yes” button to continue.
9. Indicate the location of where you want 3DSP WLAN driver to be stored; if you do
not change the default settings, it will be stored under C:\Program
Files\3DSP\Total Wireless\ (Recommended). Click on Next button to continue. Or
you can select your prefers location to install.

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10. The Install Shield Wizard will begin to install the software and copy files to your
hard disk. After copy all the files, the installation will try to install virtual
Bluetooth device in your system. It may take a few minutes, please wait it finishes
the installation.
11. After finish installation, please select reboot your system to finish the installation.
Or you can select to reboot later.

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12. After shut-down your computer, Please Install the STA-PB-A0031 PCI card in
your PC mother board. After install the card appropriately. Then restart your PC
system.
13. After into the windows system, a “Found New Hardware” message will appear in
your system tray briefly, as shown in the following image.

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14. The screen on the left appears. Select No, not this time, and click “Next”.
Click Next.

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Press “Finish” for finish the driver and programs installation.
15. There are two new Bluetooth icons appear on the desktop and the windows task
bar respectively when logged in Windows operating system. For more information
on the BlueSoleil, please refer to Chapter 2.

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16. After a few seconds, another “Found New Hardware” message will appear briefly,
as shown on the fallowing pictures.
A Bluetooth icon will appear in your system tray

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4.Wireless Configuration
4.1 Configuring Your Wireless Network with Windows XP
The Windows XP SP2 or above operating system has the “Wireless Zero
Configuration” feature, which can be used to configure and control the
STA-PB-A0031 IEEE 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR Combo Module.
Wireless Zero Configuration is most appropriately used in home and small office
networks and in ad hoc networks. Wireless Zero Configuration should not be used in
medium or large networks or in the networks where a high degree of security is
required.
Follow these steps to configure your Wireless combo Module using Wireless Zero
Configuration:
1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
2. Click Network Connections.
3. Right-click the network connection associated with your Wireless Combo Module
and select Properties.
4. Click the Wireless Networks tab.
5. Check the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings checkbox.
6. Click the View Wireless Networks button.
7. Select the Access Point with which you want to connect.
8. Click the Connect button.
9. Type in a network key.

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Follow these steps to start Wireless Zero Configuration:
1. From the Start menu, select Run. Enter services.msc.
2. Scroll down to Wireless Zero Configuration Service. Double-click on it to open the
settings box.
3. Click the Start button to start the service.
4. Set the Startup type drop-down box to automatic.
5. Insert your wireless PCI Module. Windows XP will configure it for you.

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4.2 Single Access Point Network
In a small environment, you can set up a wireless network using a single Access Point
and one or more Wireless PCI Module. This type of network provides a coverage area
sufficient to satisfy the network requirements for many homes and small businesses.
The Access Point connects your network computers to an existing network. Once this
“infrastructure” is in place, you can easily add computers to the network by simply
configuring the Wireless PCI Module in those computers. This eliminates the time
and expense of running costly cables throughout your network. Notebook users are
now free to roam from office to conference room or from kitchen to outdoor patio.
To create a single Access Point network, theAccess Point must be connected to a
router and a cable modem or a DSL modem. This connection lets the wireless network
access the wired network in your home or office and the Internet. Position the Access
Point in the center of your network. If you experience a weak signal or no signal at all
from an outer computer, move the computer with the Wireless PCI Module closer to
the Access Point or position the Access Point closer to the computer.
Many manufacturers now offer wireless routers, which combine the Access Point and
router in one box. Note that the Access Point and PCI Modules must have the same
security settings to communicate. The Wireless PCI Module supports all types of
Access Points, including 802.11b and 802.11g.

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4.3 Multiple Access Point Network
In a large environment, you can set up a wireless network using multiple Access
Points and thereby create a large coverage area. In such a network, computers with
Wireless PCI Modules that “roam” between different locations within the network
area will be served by the various Access Points and maintain the same network
connection. Roaming wireless stations in a multiple Access Point network will
automatically switch between Access Points when necessary.
To create a multiple Access Point network, theAccess Points must be connected by
way of a wired backbone. Access Points must overlap to ensure complete connection
coverage for the roaming client. Note that all theAccess Points and PCI Modules
must have the same security settings to communicate.
The Wireless PCI Module supports roaming between all types of Access Points,
including 802.11b and 802.11g.