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AL5708 Rev 1.0 – Jul 2008 Confidential Release Under Alereon NDA

AL5708 Worldwide PCIe Wireless USB Half-MiniCard

USER GUIDE

ABSTRACT

This document provides operational guidance for the AL5708.

1.0 OVERVIEW

The Alereon AL5708 Worldwide PCI-Express (PCIe) Wireless USB Half-MiniCard allows Ultra-wideband

(UWB) wireless data transfer and interoperability with other Certified Wireless USB devices. Certified

Wireless USB is the new wireless extension to USB, combining the speed and security of wired USB

technology with the convenience and ease-of-use of wireless. Certified Wireless USB supports robust high-

speed wireless connectivity by utilizing the common WiMedia UWB radio platform developed by the

WiMedia Alliance. UWB technology offers a solution for high bandwidth, low cost, and low power

consumption. Certified Wireless USB is the first high-speed wireless personal interconnect technology to

meet the needs of multimedia consumer electronics, PC peripherals, and mobile devices. Certified Wireless

USB preserves the functionality of wired USB while eliminating the tangle of cable connections.

Figure 1. AL5708

2.0 OEM Installation

Your AL5708 PCIe Half-MiniCard has been installed into your P.C. along with an approved UWB antenna by

the P.C. manufacturer. In your P.C. support materials there will be a CD containing all software (including

drivers) and documentation for the AL5708.

3.0 PRODUCT FEATURES

• Certified Wireless USB offers guaranteed interoperability with other Certified Wireless USB devices.

• Eliminates networking cable clutter.

• Windows XP and Vista compatibility via included software drivers.

• Compact designs help prevent desk clutter.

• Full one year warranty (see enclosed warranty sheet for details).

• 55–480 Mbps data rates, depending on range, application, and ambient wireless conditions.

4.0 S

YSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following specifications are necessary for each computer using the AL5708 PCIe MiniCard solution:

• PCIe slot -equipped PC

Summary of content (4 pages)

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AL5708 Worldwide PCIe Wireless USB Half-MiniCard USER GUIDE ABSTRACT This document provides operational guidance for the AL5708. 1.0 OVERVIEW The Alereon AL5708 Worldwide PCI-Express (PCIe) Wireless USB Half-MiniCard allows Ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless data transfer and interoperability with other Certified Wireless USB devices. Certified Wireless USB is the new wireless extension to USB, combining the speed and security of wired USB technology with the convenience and ease-of-use of wireless.
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• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and the .NET Framework 2.0 installed, or Windows Vista • 1 GHz (or greater) processor • 256 MB (or more) memory • At least 50 MB of free hard-drive space • At least one other Certified Wireless USB device with which to communicate 5.0 RANGE In normal home and business environments, Alereon recommends that the AL5708 be placed within 10 meters of the Certified Wireless USB devices with which it is communicating for best operations.
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can be determined by turning the device on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient the receiving antenna • Relocate the device with respect to the victim receiver • Move the device away from the victim receiver • Plug the device host into a different power outlet than the victim receiver so that the device system and receiver are on separate branch circuits If necessary, consult your system service representative or an experienced r
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Alereon, the Alereon logo and combinations thereof are trademarks of Alereon, Inc. Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. AL5708 Rev 1.