MSI MS-3871 Wireless 11b/g/n + Bluetooth BT2.
FCC Caution 1. The 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. 2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between antenna and users (for example access points, routers, wireless ADSL and similar equipment). The final end product must be labeled in a area with the following: “Contains TX FCC ID: I4L-MS3871”. Manual Information for End Users The end user must not have manual instructions to remove or install device.
Introduction >>> 1.1 MSI MS-3871 - Wireless 11b/g/n + Bluetooth BT2.1 Combo Slim Module MSI latest combo module MS-3871, the Wireless 11b/g/n+ Bluetooth Combo Slim Module, which can be used to integrate with such systems as notebook, mini-barebone, portable PC. With MSI MS-3871 embedded inside, a system could provide users with the ability and flexibility to connect up to Internet wirelessly via 802.11b/g/n with speed up to 150Mbps, and to link with peripherals wirelessly through BluetoothTM v2.
>>> 1.2 How MS-3871 Works 1.2.1 In WLAN Environment Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network or other small network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in connections, in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications session. Users in the network can share files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem.
Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructure network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer sharing.
1.2.2 In Bluetooth Connection The term “Bluetooth” refers to a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two devices. In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth devices must establish a connection. Before a connection is established, one device must request a connection with another. The second device accepts (or rejects) the connection. The originator of the request is known as the client. The device that accepts (or rejects) the request is known as the server.
>>> 1.3 Specifications Hardware Specification Operation voltage 3.3V+/-10% Operating System Microsoft® W indows ® XP 32/ 64-bit, Vista 32/64-bit, W in7 32/64-bit Environmental - Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 65O C - Operating Humidity: 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing Dimensions (W xDxH) 80 x 6 x 3 mm Weight 3.
Network Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n Frequency Band 2.400-2.4835 GHz Data Rate IEEE 802.11b (auto-fallback): - CCK: 11, 5.5 Mbps - DQPSK: 2 Mbps - DBPSK: 1 Mbps WLAN IEEE 802.11g (auto-fallback): - OFDM: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps Specification IEEE 802.11n (auto-fallback): -OFDM: 6.5 to 150 Mbps (Follow MCS 0~7 standard) Media Access Control CSMA/CA with ACK Transmission IEEE 802.11b (DSSS), IEEE 802.
Channel IEEE 802.11g/n: Ch. 1-11 – N. America Ch. 1-13 – Japan Ch. 1-13 – Europe ETSI Ch. 10-11 – Spain Ch. 10-13 – France IEEE 802.11b: Ch. 1-11 – N. America Ch. 1-14 – Japan Ch. 1-13 – Europe ETSI Ch. 10-11 – Spain Ch. 10-13 – France Output Power 802.11b (11Mbps): 17.0 +/-1 dBm 802.11g (54Mbps): 14.0 +/-1 dBm 802.11n : 13.0 +/-1 dBm Receiver Sensitivity (Typical Value) 802.11b (11Mbps): CCK@8% PER = -76dBm 802.11g (54Mbps): OFDM@10% PER = -65dBm 802.11n draft 6.
Network Standard Bluetooth v2.1 Class II +EDR Frequency Band 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz Data Rate Up to 3Mbps Channel 79 sub-channels Transmission FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) Modulation n/4 DQPSK@2Mbps, 8DQPSK@3Mbps Antenna Type PCB printed antenna Power Consumption 66mA in continuous Tx 8.6mA in standby mode Max. Output Power -4~4 dBm Max. Input Level -20 dBm@BER<0.1% Receiver Sensitivity -82dBm @ BER<0.
>>> 1.4 System Requirements Before installing MS-3871, your PC should meet the following items: - Windows® XP 32/ 64-bit, Vista 32/64-bit, Win7 32/64-bit operating system. - Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver and utilities. - One CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher. >>> 1.5 Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer as soon as possible.
Software Installation This chapter describes the procedures of installing the driver and utility. Follow the instruction step by step to finish the installation. If you use Windows® 98SE/ME, please prepare the Windows® Setup CD at hand before installing the driver; because the system will ask you to insert the Setup CD to copy files during the installation. Please NOTE that the MS-3871 should be installed into your computer before installing the driver and utility.
ST EP 1 Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Setup program should launch automatically. If the Autorun program doesn’t launch automatically, click Start at the taskbar and select Run.... Type E:\setup.exe (where E is your CD-drive) in the Open box and click OK to launch the Setup program manually. The main screen of Setup program will appear as below. ST EP 2 1. Click the Install WLAN Driver button. 2. The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears. Click Next. 3.
ST EP 3 ST EP 4 1. Click the Install Bluetooth Driver button. 2. The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears. Click Next. 3. Read and accept the License Agreement; then, click Next. 4. Click Next to install the driver in the default destination folder. 5. Click Install and the program will copy the necessary files to the system. The progress indicator shows the installing status. 6. Click Finish when the bluetooth driver installation is completed. Click the Exit button.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS 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.
