Moxa IEEE 802.11a/b/g MiniPCI Module WAPA003 User’s Manual www.moxa.com First Edition, June 2009 © 2009 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
WAPA003 User’s Manual The hardware and software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2009 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Features Specification Chapter 2 Getting Started Module Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Software Installation
WAPA003 User’s Manual Introduction 1 Chapter 1 The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview Features Specifications Introduction
WAPA003 User’s Manual Introduction Overview WAPA003 Mini-PCI Module is designed to provide wireless communication for all wireless device based systems. It communicates via the standard 802.11a/b/g protocols. The WAPA003 uses the AR5414 wireless chipset from Atheros. This module is connected to the PCI bus through a Mini-PCI connector and special circuitry to allow for compatibility with either 3.3V or 5V PCI signaling. . Features y All-CMOS single chip for IEEE 802.
WAPA003 User’s Manual Introduction Specification Features Chipset Receive Sensitivity Baseband Processor (BBP) security engine Bus Interface Connectors Power requirement Dimension Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature: WAPA003 Atheros AR5414 802.11b :-84dBm(typically) 802.11a/g : -80dBm(typically) ˙ 802.11b support rate: 1M, 2M, 5.5M, 11M bps ˙ 802.11a/g support rate : 6M, 9M, 12M,18M,24M, 36M, 48M, 54M bps ˙ Modulation scheme: BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, DBPSK,DQPSK, and CCK ˙ 802.
2 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter covers the module layout, and block diagram, hardware installation of the WAPA003. Software installation is covered in the next chapter.
WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started Module Layout Block Diagram Below is a block diagram of the WAPA003. Primary board components are in bold, while external connections are italicized.
WAPA003 User’s Manual Connector Locations Getting Started
WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started MiniPCI Bus Connector PIN Assignments 3.3V_CON J1 3.3V 3.
WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started Hardware Installation The WAPA003 can be installed into all Moxa wireless system board series. It can be located below the CPU. Step for Installation 1. Attach the Main WLAN antenna to connector J1. 2. If using an Auxiliary WLAN antenna, attach it to connector J2. 3. Install the WAPA 003 miniPCI card on the system board. Apply pressure to both bus connectors and gently press the board onto the stack. The board should slide into the matching bus connectors.
WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started Federal Communication 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.
Labeling requirements 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.
Antenna List No. Manufacturer Part No. Peak Gain 1 KINSUN ANT-WDB-O-2 BK (main)(aux) 2.9dBi in 2.4GHz 2.34dBi in 5GHz 2 KINSUN ANT-WDB-ANM-0502 (main)(aux) 4.62 dBi in 2.4GHz 1.41dBi in 5GHz Note: The antenna connector is Reverse SMA type (ANT-WDB-O-2 BK) and N type (ANT-WDB-ANM-0502).
